Obituaries
Harriette Ruth Griffith
Jan 8, 2022
Harriette Ruth Griffith, age 93, of Hickory Corners, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born to Harry and Ruth (Phelps) Kaier on April 29, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan.Harriette was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She graduated with a Home Economics Degree from Michigan State University, where she met the...
Robert Walter Doral
Jan 8, 2022
Robert W. Doral, 75 of Richland, MI passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.Bob grew up in Rochester, MI and served honorably in the U.S. Navy (Vietnam War veteran). He married his beloved sweetheart Brenda Buban on August 23, 1975 and built a beautiful life for his family working as an automotive engineer. Bob was an avid fisherman, handyman, and...
Sara Lynn Finney-Cummins
Jan 7, 2022
Sara Lynn Finney-Cummins, 54 of Battle Creek is now free of her pain and suffering, after her courageous four year battle with cancer ended. She moved on to a new life with her Lord, as her loving family said goodbye to her at their home on Friday morning, January 7, 2022. Sara was born May 2, 1967 in Battle Creek...
Frances Jane (Robinson) Shull Brevitz
Jan 2, 2022
Frances Jane (Robinson) Shull Brevitz, 93, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Frances (or Franny as she was affectionately known) was born on May 28, 1928, in Battle Creek to Grover and Mabel (Haight) Robinson. She was one of seven children and was a 1946 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Following high school, Franny...
Victoria "Vickie" Cooper
Jan 2, 2022
Victoria "Vickie" Cooper, 68, of Battle Creek, died January 2, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Vickie was born October 30, 1953 in Battle Creek to Darwin and Eleanor (Bowers) Cable. Vickie was a big Star Trek fan, and enjoyed watching baseball. She loved interacting with the neighbors at home, and was known for her laugh. If you walked into...
Gordon Noel Mitchell
Jan 1, 2022
Gordon Noel Mitchell, Age 90, of Hickory Corners, Michigan, Passed away Saturday, January 1st, 2022, at Borgess Medical Center.He was born July 30th, 1931, the son of Paul and Maxine Mitchell. He married the love of his life, Barbara Fennell, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on February 11th, 1956. He retired 28 years ago from North American Van Lines.He enjoyed spending...
Patsy "Pat" Wagner
Dec 31, 2021
Patsy Lucille Wagner of Celina Ohio, died on December 31, 2021 at Otterbein in St. Mary's, Ohio. Prior to August of 2020, Patsy and her husband Elton resided for 20 years in Zephyrhills, Florida.She was born August 14, 1934 in Troy, MO to the late Lloyd and Lucille Simmons. On August 31, 2001 she was married to Elton Wagner who...
Charles Lebron Cook
Dec 30, 2021
Charles Lebron "Chuck" Cook, 83 of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, December 30, 2021.Charles was born April 7, 1938 in Rossville, Georgia to James Claude and Frances Lennie (Gilbert) Cook. He grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he attended school until joining the U. S. Air Force. His 20-year career with...
Bruce Z. "Mr. Bearcat" Barney
Dec 30, 2021
Bruce Z. Barney "Mr. Bearcat"Bruce Z. Barney, 74, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, December 30th after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Battle Creek on December 6, 1947 to Robert and Olive (Zaback) Barney. Bruce attended Urbandale Elementary, Northwestern Jr. High, and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Battle Creek Central High School....
Patricia Ann Russell
Dec 30, 2021
Patricia Ann Russell, age 59, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on October 8, 1962. Patty graduated from Lakeview High School and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. She relished in her work as a local pre-school teacher for over 20 years. Patty (aka. Mongie and Grammie by those who...
Kasondra Kae "Konnie" (Hall) Clingan
Dec 28, 2021
Kasondra Kae (Hall) Clingan, 60, of Battle Creek, Michigan earned her wings at Bronson Battle Creek hospital on December 28, 2021 with loved ones beside her. Kasondra was born July 21, 1961 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Bud and Judith Lynn (Havens) Hall. She grew up in Battle Creek the majority of the time and a short period in Marshall...
Kristina Marie "Krissy" Bouffard
Dec 28, 2021
Kristina "Krissy" Marie Bouffard, age 39, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, December 28th at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 7, 1982, and was the loving daughter of Scott Harvey and Rita (Moreno) Ray. Krissy worked at Target for several years and for the past 5 years has served as a...
David L. Hallaxs
Dec 28, 2021
David L. Hallaxs Sr (Bud), 84 of Battle Creek, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 28 December 2021. He was born in Battle Creek, MI, joined the Navy to see the world. During his time in the service, he married the love of his life and sweet heart Susan Marie (Thurston), wife of 63...
Silvija Avis
Dec 27, 2021
Silvija Avis (nee Zirnitis), March 10, 1938 – December 27, 2021Silvija Avis' love of America started with an American soldier on a hillside giving her and her friends chocolate from his rations in a displaced persons camp in Germany after World War II. Avis, who died of natural causes at home on December 27, 2021, was deeply moved by the...
Lorin Clark Oversmith
Dec 27, 2021
Lorin Clark Oversmith, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home, comforted by his family at his side. Lorin was born October 14, 1939 in Battle Creek to Lorin Austin and Emma Florence (Fruin) Oversmith. He was a 1958 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Lorin proudly served his country in the Air National Guard from 1957 to 1963....
Terry Lee "Yogi" Youmans
Dec 26, 2021
Terry Lee "Yogi" Youmans, Sr., age 71, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday morning, December 26, 2021. He was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on August 7, 1950, the son of Arthur J. and Betty L. (Patterson) Youmans. Terry faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy and then the Air National Guard. He retired as a...
Marilyn G. Rutherford
Dec 26, 2021
Marilyn G. Rutherford, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021 in her home. Marilyn was born May 24, 1939 in Boon, MI to Howard and Louise (Ostrander) Batt where she was the youngest of 9 siblings. Marilyn came to the Galesburg-Augusta area with her family in her senior year of high school where she met the love of...
Derek John Nelson
Dec 25, 2021
Derek John Nelson, 40 of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2021. Derek was born September 15, 1981 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Richard Martin and Jeannie Nelson. He grew up in Battle Creek. Derek was currently employed as a floor supervisor at Advantage Sintered Metals, Inc. in Fort Custer Industrial Park. Surviving are...
Rex Gordon Mcdonald
Dec 24, 2021
Rex Gordon McDonald, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.Rex was born on September 25, 1934 in Battle Creek to Robert Henry McDonald and Prudence Tucker. He grew up in the Battle Creek area and briefly attended Olivet College. Rex served his country honorably in the Navy from 1952 to 1956 and in the Naval Reserve until 1960....
Jonathan M. Galbreath
Dec 23, 2021
Jonathan M. Galbreath, 44, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away December 23, 2021, after a valiant fight against bladder cancer, surrounded by his family at home.Jon was born November 15, 1977, to Kenneth Galbreath and Betty "Renee" Rodal. Jon graduated from Sheridan Vocational Technical Center High School in 1996 with a certificate in Mechanical Drafting. He was employed by Medtronic,...
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