Obituaries

Mildred Lee "Millie" Gillette

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Laura Kay Bradford

Laura Kay Bradford

Dec 4, 2022

Laura Kay Bradford, 62, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. Laura was born December, 12, 1959 in Battle Creek to Richard and Shirley (Dale) DePew. She graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School. She loved needlework, reading, crochet and donated what she made to various charities. She was always happy to help anyone in need. Before starting...

Charles "Chuck" Philp

Charles "Chuck" Philp

Dec 3, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Philp, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 3, 2022.Chuck was born on December 31, 1941 in Battle Creek to Palmer and Pearl (Covert) Philp. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, then married the love of his life, Sharon. They celebrated 61 wonderful years together. When his country called, Chuck...

Donna Mae (Brown) James

Donna Mae (Brown) James

Dec 2, 2022

Donna Mae (Jolliff) James, 90, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home after a lengthy illness. Donna was born December 12, 1931 in Holmes County, Ohio the daughter of Ralph E. and Dorothy J. (Brown) Jolliff. Donna graduated from Wooster High School and from Aultman School of Nursing. Donna was employed as a registered nurse at the former Leila Y....

Durwood "Woody" Duane Booher

Durwood "Woody" Duane Booher

Dec 1, 2022

Durwood "Woody" Duane Booher, loving husband, father, and grandpa passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. Woody was born on June 5, 1943, in Lake Odessa, MI to Russell and Mabel (Van Blarcom) Booher. He was united in marriage to Jeanne E. Zemke on August 15, 1964, in Vermontville, MI. He was the proud father of Doug and Dee Dee....