Obituaries
Steven Richard "Steve" Mcveigh
Aug 11, 2021
Steven Richard "Steve" McVeigh, 68, of Branch County, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek died at the University of Michigan Hospital on August 11, 2021.Steven Richard McVeigh was born September 23, 1952 in Jackson, Michigan to William Charles and Ruth (Marble) McVeigh. He came to Battle Creek as a child with his family, was active in Scouting, sports, and played...
Gary Lavern Robbins
Aug 10, 2021
Gary L. Robbins, 78, of Battle Creek died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at home. He was born in Battle Creek on December 7, 1942, the son of C. Lavern and Betty (Lapham) Robbins. Gary was a 1961 graduate of Lakeview High School as well as a 1966 graduate of Western Michigan University. A great source of pride for Gary was...
Judith May "Judi" (Hickman) Gates
Aug 8, 2021
Judith May "Judi" (Hickman) Gates, 72, of Kalamazoo died peacefully at home, with her family at her side on Sunday, August 8, 2021.Judi was born January 12, 1949 in Battle Creek, Michigan to John Charles and Beatrice May (Bruce) Hickman. She lived most of her life in Battle Creek and was a 1967 graduate of Pennfield High School. Judi also...
Julanne Elizabeth "Julie" Drake
Aug 4, 2021
Julanne Elizabeth "Julie" (Priska) Drake, 87, of Battle Creek died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Julanne was born October 30, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Joseph and Julia (Folding) Priska. She was raised in Detroit and was a 1951 graduate of the old Cass Tech High School. After high school, Julie...
Gary D. Freds
Aug 3, 2021
Gary Daniel Freds, age 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away at home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.Gary was born on March 26, 1938 to Cressel and Irene (Delaney) Freds in Battle Creek. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and worked as a Certified Nurse's Aid for the V.A.Gary was a woodworker and enjoyed playing guitar in...
Leonardo Garza
Aug 1, 2021
Leonardo Garza II, age 41, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2021. He was born in Battle Creek on August 3, 1979, the son of Olivia (Solis) Generi (Ricardo) and Leonardo Garza. Leonardo is survived by his mother; his significant other, Sarah Jordan of Battle Creek; his children, Gabriella Santana Marie Eubanks (Jacob), Leonardo Garza III (Madison...
Wilfred Henry "Bill" Strole
Jul 27, 2021
Wilfred Henry "Bill" Strole, 86, a lifetime Battle Creek resident died at Evergreen Senior Care after battling multiple medical challenges. Bill was born February 9, 1935 in Battle Creek the eldest son of eleven children of Henry Albert and Mary Genevieve (Gardner) Strole, Sr. He attended St. Philip Catholic Central and was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High...
Karen M. Thurston
Jul 26, 2021
Karen M. Thurston, age 51, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, July 26, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on July 1, 1970, the loving daughter of Robert and Barbara (Brendum) Boblet. Karen served as a Phlebotomist & Lab Technician at several area hospitals & labs for more than 20 years.Karen married Daniel...
Carolyn J. Thomas
Jul 26, 2021
Carolyn Jeanne Thomas of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on December 11, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Verne and Evelyn Wiederhold. She graduated from Battle Creek Central and attended Western Michigan University. On January 30, 1954, she married Robert Thomas, the love of her life. They were married for...
Jeffrey Thomas Latoszewski
Jul 25, 2021
Jeffrey Thomas Latoszewski, 68, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.Jeff was born March 1, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Frank Joseph and Jacqueline Ann (Barry) Latoszewski. Jeff is survived by his son, Matt Latoszewski; two brothers, Barry Latoszewski and Timothy Latoszewski; sister, Mary Jo Crumpton...
Mary Frances Galloup
Jul 25, 2021
Mary Frances Galloup, 68, of Battle Creek lost her battle with Esophageal Cancer at home, with her family at her side, on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Mary Frances was born a New Year's Day baby January 1, 1953, the daughter of Robert Andrew and Mary Margaret "Mig" (Dugan) Galloup. She attended St. Joseph, St. Philip and Pennfield schools; and was...
Madelyn "Maddy" Watts
Jul 22, 2021
Madelyn Rebecca Moore Watts passed away July 22,2021 at the age of 102, having danced her last dance and played her last hand of bridge.Madelyn "Maddy" was born Dec. 2,1918 to Carl and Dorothy (Belfast) Moore. She attended Battle Creek schools and graduated from Lakeview High School. She attended Battle Creek College. Maddy married Howard "Howdy" Watts on July 30,...
James M. Deal
Jul 21, 2021
James M. Deal, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Texas on July 21, 2021. James is survived by his children, Caroline, Jackson, and Olivia; his parents, James R. "Bob" and Gloria (Serbu) Deal of Plainwell, MI; and sister, Terri (Dustin) Johnson and their children, Aiden and Ansley of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his...
James M. Curran
Jul 21, 2021
James Michael Curran, 71, of Battle Creek passed away at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.He was born on March 10, 1950 in Battle Creek to Wallace and Barbara Curran, and lived most of his life in the Battle Creek area. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Marine Corps. Outside of his service, he worked in construction.James loved...
Cathy Dom Marske
Jul 21, 2021
Cathy Dom Marske, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully, July 21, 2021 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan in Battle Creek.Cathy was born July 14, 1947 in Battle Creek, daughter of Domenic and Charlotte Zanotti. She attended St. Joseph Elementary, BCPS, and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1965. Following high school, she attended...
Todd W. Polmanteer
Jul 21, 2021
Todd W. Polmanteer, age 57, of Hickory Corners passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 16, 1964 and graduated from Comstock High School with the Class of 1983. Todd owned & operated Polmanteer Construction for many years and recently retired from the Skywood Recovery...
Jack Donald Salisbury
Jul 20, 2021
Jack Donald Salisbury, age 87, of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday evening, July 20, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on February 18, 1934, the son of Leon and Gertrude (Hawkins) Salisbury and graduated from Comstock High School with the Class of 1955. Jack faithfully served his country as a member of the United States...
Ruth Louise Pierce
Jul 20, 2021
Ruth "Louise" (Coyle) Pierce, 91, of Battle Creek, MI passed away at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek on July 20, 2021. Louise was born July 27, 1929 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Delphus C. Coyle & Stella Vivian (Bruce) Coyle. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard "Dick" Neil Pierce (married 52 years), brother Dr. Darce C....
Mary Jo Fruin
Jul 19, 2021
Mary Jo Fruin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 19th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albion, MI on October 27th, 1957, to James and Bonnie (Nelson) Tuyls, Mary Jo, to all who know her, was a unique, and caring individual and touched many lives. She married Martin (Marty) Fruin on November 14th, 1981. Mary Jo was a devoted...
Marlene Rae Lucas
Jul 17, 2021
Marlene Rae Lucas, age 56, of Battle Creek sadly passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 17, 2021. She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on March 14, 1965, the loving daughter of Richard C. And Ella F. (Wadsworth) Lowe, Sr. Marlene graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1983 and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. She...
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