Obituaries
Ronald M. Robinson
Dec 20, 2022
Ronald Maxwell Robinson passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by his family after a short battle with lung cancer. Ron was born on August 31, 1963 to Ned T. Robinson and Ruth (Baechler) (Robinson) St. John in Big Rapids, Michigan. After his father's college graduation his family returned to their hometown of Battle Creek, Michigan...
Tina Marie Vogel
Dec 20, 2022
Tina Marie Vogel, age 65 of Springfield, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.Tina was born August 25, 1957, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Milferd John and Joyce Evalee (Rhode) Vogel. Tina grew up in Mt. Pleasant and was a 1976 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. After graduation she attended Central Michigan University where...
Margaret Hutcheson, Engelhardt, Paul Zelinsky
Dec 20, 2022
Margaret (Hutcheson) Zelinsky, age 95, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on December 20, 2022. Margaret was born on January 5, 1927 in Battle Creek to James and Margaret Hutcheson of Dundee and Paisley, Scotland. Margaret was a life-long resident of Battle Creek and attended the Battle Creek schools; graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1945. In 1948,...
William F. Henderson
Dec 20, 2022
William F. Henderson, 97, of East Leroy, died December 20, 2022. William was born May 24, 1925, in Phillipsburg, NJ, to William A. and Katherine (Siegfried) Henderson. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He later attended college at Churchman's Business School and worked for the Veterans Canteen Service as a canteen...
Mildred Lee "Millie" Gillette
Dec 19, 2022
Mildred "Millie" Lee (Rentfro) Gillette, a wonderful Mother, MeMaw, Great-MeMaw, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Worshipper of God entered Heaven's gates December 19, 2022. The world was made a brighter place on August 20, 1950 when Millie was born in Battle Creek, MI to her Mother Janithe Rentfro.Millie married Gary Gillette in June of 2000 and together they loved...
Joseph Lee "Joe" "Joey" Barnes
Dec 18, 2022
Joseph Lee "Joe" Barnes, age 49, of Battle Creek sadly passed away Sunday evening, December 18, 2022. He was born in Battle Creek on November 5, 1973, the son of Donald W. "Donnie" and Linda Kay (Keown) Barnes and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Joe worked as a CNC Machinist for more than 23 years.Joe is survived by his...
William V. "Bill" Dereski
Dec 18, 2022
William V. "Bill" Dereski, age 89, of Galesburg went to be with his Lord & Savior on Sunday evening, December 18, 2022. Bill was born in Aurora, Illinois on August 14, 1933 and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He retired from Denso Manufacturing in 2001 and previously worked at Ralston and Nabisco.Bill married...
Margit Ellen (Blankenagel) Naesset
Dec 17, 2022
Margit Ellen (Blankenagel) Naesset, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away after succumbing to Alzheimer's Disease.Margit was born June 2, 1936 in Weilburg an der Lahn, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Elsa (Stein) Blankenagel. She grew up in Schupbach, Germany, and graduated from Weilburg Hochschule. Margit was employed as an executive secretary for Clark Equipment Company in Brussels, Belgium...
Inci (Karagozlu) Fout
Dec 17, 2022
Inci Fout, age 75, resident of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away at the University of Michigan Health System following a long and brave fight against cancer. She passed into the Lord's loving care surrounded by her family.She was born on April 15, 1947, in Limassol, Cyprus. After attending school in Istanbul, Turkey, she moved to Wurzburg, Germany where she became...
Stephen B. Miller
Dec 17, 2022
The Honorable Stephen B. Miller, of Battle Creek, MI died Saturday, December 17th at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was 77 years old. Miller was born to Margaret (O'Dea) Miller of Liscarroll, County Cork, Ireland and Rex Earl Miller of Battle Creek in Hornsey, County Middlesex, England in 1945. He arrived in America at the port of New...
David James Telfer
Dec 16, 2022
David "Dave" James Telfer, Age 62, of Richland, MichiganDave passed away on Friday afternoon, December 16, 2022 at Bronson hospital in Kalamazoo with his wife and child by his side. His death followed a tragic vehicle accident that occurred the week before. Dave was born on January 22, 1961 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and was the son of James and Norma...
Patricia A. Vanderpool
Dec 15, 2022
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Patricia Ann Vanderpool, age 65, died December 15, 2022 at home with her family after a six and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. Patricia, the daughter of Carl and Barbara O'Brien, was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on July 9, 1957. At the age of 19, Pat married her high school sweetheart, Mark...
Lisa G. Kittell
Dec 14, 2022
Lisa G. Kittell, age 60, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday evening, December 14, 2022 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on August 23, 1962, the daughter of Leon and Evelyn (Lane) Richey. Lisa enjoyed watching her "Soaps" and listening to music. She also enjoyed feeding her animals in the backyard and loved spending time with...
Elmer Junior Egelkraut
Dec 14, 2022
Elmer J. Egelkraut, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home at NorthPointe Woods on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Elmer Junior Egelkraut was born on December 22, 1933 in Bronson, Michigan to the parents of Elmer and Myretta (Boyle) Egelkraut. At an early age the family moved to Battle Creek. Elmer's work ethic began by delivering newspapers and shining shoes...
Darrell Gene Starbuck
Dec 10, 2022
Darrell Gene Starbuck, age 73, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, December 10, 2022 at ProMedica in Three Rivers. He was born in Marion, Indiana on August 24, 1949 to Mary (Swafford) and Gene Starbuck. Darrell will be missed by everyone including his friends he has met at the American Legion over the past couple of years.Darrell...
Rhea Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Jones) Wright
Dec 8, 2022
Rhea Gwendolyn "Gwen" (Jones) Wright, 89 of Bellevue, Michigan died unexpectedly at Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo on Thursday, December 8, 2022.Gwen was born September 22, 1933 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Albert E. and Glenna Fern (Van Blarcom) Jones. She was raised in Assyria Township, where she attended elementary school and was a 1951 graduate of Bellevue High...
Mary Sue Burdick-Hough
Dec 8, 2022
Mary Sue Burdick Hough, 69, of Battle Creek, died December 8, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Mary was born December 2, 1953 in Battle Creek to Harold and Vernida (Misiasz) Burdick. She graduated with her Master's Degree from Western Michigan University and was a social worker for many years in local nursing homes. Mary enjoyed cross-stitching, baking, and...
Charles E. Seymour
Dec 7, 2022
Charles E. Seymour, 86, of Richland, died December 7, 2022. Charlie was born November 2, 1936 in Winooski, Vermont to Ernest and Dolores (Dion) Seymour. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for over 12 years. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Fort Custer National Cemetery....
Linda Jean (Staib) Medich
Dec 6, 2022
Linda Jean (Staib) Medich, age 71, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 6, 2022, in Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on September 1, 1951, the loving daughter of James Alfred and Elinor Jean (McCauley) Staib. She graduated from St. Philip High School with the class of 1969. Linda worked at Keiper Recaro for...
James P. "Jim" Woodman
Dec 4, 2022
James P. "Jim" Woodman, age 86, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday evening, December 4, 2022. Jim was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on December 27, 1935, the son of Ray and Ila Mae (Philips) Woodman. He faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Air Force reserves and retired from Eaton Manufacturing. Jim married the "Love of...
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