Obituaries
Ann Elise Rawsky
Oct 27, 2022
Ann Elise (Hartsuff) Rawsky passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born in Birmingham, Michigan on November 16, 1949, as the first of three daughters to John and Marian (Jerome) Hartsuff. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master's degree in Education and taught middle school English at Delton-Kellogg Schools for 37 years. On September 12, 1970,...
Larry Mac Carlton
Oct 26, 2022
Larry Mac Carlton, 71, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Larry was born in Dayton, Tennessee on November 19, 1950 to Wilbur Andrews and Willie Grace (Hancock) Carlton. He was a construction worker, roofing and building houses. He loved fishing and hunting, dogs and his cat, Stubby. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren....
Loretta A. Gold
Oct 26, 2022
Loretta Ann Gold (nee Wheeler), aged 90, was born May 7, 1932 in Elkhart, IN to Donald P. and Mildred H. Wheeler. She entered Eternal Life on October 26, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place, Battle Creek.Following graduation from high school in Elkhart, Loretta moved with her parents to Battle Creek. During a marriage to Peter D. Gold in 1951, a...
Robert G. "Bob" Muirhead
Oct 26, 2022
Rev. Robert G. "Bob" Muirhead, age 85, peacefully went to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born in Hayti, Missouri on April 4, 1937, the son of Jesse H. and Rosie (Matheny) Muirhead. Known as "Pastor Bob" began ministerial training at North Central Bible College, Minneapolis, MN, then Central Bible College,...
David Mario Haley
Oct 24, 2022
David Mario Haley, 66, of Battle Creek, died at Bronson Methodist Hospital with his family at his side on Monday, October 24, 2022. David was born on January 12, 1956 in Detroit to John "Jack" Haley and Celestine Martena (Gambaro) Haley. Growing up in an Italian household in Downriver Detroit on the island of Grosse Ile, David enjoyed the values...
Rosemarie Taormina Griffith
Oct 24, 2022
Rosemarie Taormina Griffith, born February 11, 1932, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2022, with her beloved husband of almost 66 years Richard by her side.Rosemarie grew up in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Philip and Rose Taormina who were first generation Italian Americans. She attended Pershing High School, and then went on to receive her Bachelor of Science...
Nancy Macomber
Oct 20, 2022
Nancy Macomber, 86 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022. She was born on August 24, 1936 to her parents, Harold and Vesta Hazel.Nancy is remembered as a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She loved reading books, going to garage sales with her daughter and grandson, listening to gospel music, especially...
Helen Louise Dean
Oct 16, 2022
Helen Louise Dean, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Helen was born October 24, 1950 the daughter of James William "Bill" and Mae Belle (Angell) Jenkins. She received her G.E.D. from Lakeview High School. Helen was employed for 11 years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek until she was disabled and retired due...
Betty Jane (Imel) Keifer
Oct 16, 2022
Betty Jane (Imel) Keifer, 78, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, October 16, 2022.Betty Jane Imel was born August 22, 1944 in Florence Township Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Stella (Burke) Imel. Betty grew up in Three Rivers, Michigan, where she was a 1962 graduate of Three Rivers High School. Betty owned and operated "Betty's...
Nancy Susan Mathews (Vandybogurt) Welch
Oct 15, 2022
Nancy Susan Mathews (VandyBogurt) Welch, age 76 passed away on October 15, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Hospice after a battle with bone cancer. Nancy was born on February 11, 1946 to William R. and Geraldine (Powell) Mathews in Battle Creek. She was a 1964 graduate of Lakeview High School and attended Northern Michigan University and Kellogg Community College before her...
Wayne D. Chapman
Oct 15, 2022
Wayne Douglas Chapman, 86, peacefully passed away on October 15, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was a well-loved man who loved well.On January 17, 1936, Wayne was born to parents Dale and Marian Chapman. In 1953, Wayne met his high school sweetheart Nancy, and they were married in 1958. An All-State athlete, Wayne graduated from Homer High School...
Barbara J. Hagelshaw
Oct 14, 2022
Barbara J. "Barb" Hagelshaw, age 82, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 14, 2022. She was born in Battle Creek on October 3, 1940, the loving daughter of Alva and Leone (Dolan) Harmon. Barbara retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center on September 30, 2000 after more than 25 years as an executive secretary and wintered...
Young Jung
Oct 14, 2022
Young Jung died on October 14, 2022 after a brief illness in Battle Creek, Michigan. Young was born on September 8, 1932, in Gyeongnam, Hapcheon-gun, Yaro-myeon, South Korea. He is remembered for his "family discounts" at the local convenience store (Pursley's Market), his one-liners, and his appreciation for mindfulness and meditation. He was hard-working, resilient, and contemplative.He is survived by...
Samuel Henry Turner
Oct 8, 2022
SAMUEL HENRY TURNEROn October 8, 2022, Sam Turner of Battle Creek, Michigan died unexpectedly following a cardiac event in Pasadena, MD while visiting his son's family. He was born in Battle Creek, MI to Clarence and Lucy Turner. He attended Battle Creek Central, Southern Illinois University, and received his master's degree in Occupational Education at Western Michigan University. Sam enjoyed...
Jean E. Fugate
Oct 7, 2022
Jean E. Fugate, age 89, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 7, 2022 at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born in Battle Creek on June 28, 1933 the loving daughter of Lawson and Dorothy (Budd) Rule. Jean retired from the Kellogg Company in 1993 after more than 36 years of faithful service. She was a member...
Larry "Moose" Mcallister
Oct 7, 2022
Larry "Moose" McAllister, 78, passed away October 7, 2022 at his family farm as his ultimate wish. He always believed the farm was the greatest place on Earth. For many years he enjoyed watching over the fields and meadows and all the wildlife that would visit or call it home. Sunrises were enjoyed at the dining room table with a...
James C. Spindler
Oct 7, 2022
James Charles Spindler, Battle Creek, Michigan and Naples, FloridaJames Charles Spindler was born on November 9, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan. He spent his early years on the family farm in Freeland and later moved to Toledo, Ohio where he attended Thomas A. DeVilbiss High School. He was very active in music performance, was a member of the DeVilbiss marching, concert...
Harold Eugene Beers
Oct 6, 2022
Harold Eugene Beers, age 76 of Battle Creek, MI passed away on October 6, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. Harold was born on May 1, 1946 to Maynard Ellis and Jessie Nora (Heath) Beers in Charlotte MI. He grew up in the Olivet area and attended Olivet Public Schools. Harold had been employed for a long time as...
Ingeborg B. Clissold
Oct 6, 2022
Ingeborg B. Clissold, 90, of Battle Creek, died October 6, 2022. Ingeborg was born November 2, 1931 in Berlin, Germany. She owned and operated Silhouette Beauty Shop for over 30 years, retiring in 1985. She belonged to the Battle Creek German Club and was an active member at Hope Lutheran Church in Florida and St. Paul and Redemption Lutheran Churches...
Janice Mary "Jan" Ashby
Oct 5, 2022
Janice Mary "Jan" Ashby, age 70, of Battle Creek died Wednesday evening October 5, 2022. She was born in Battle Creek on April 14, 1952, the daughter of Harry and Lois (Blackburn) Landreth and graduated from Lakeview High School. A true sales person, Jan could talk to anyone. She owned & operated JAR Associates for many years.Jan was sadly preceded...
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