Obituaries

Sandra Sue "Sandy" (Hixon) Noteboom Wood

Sandra Sue "Sandy" (Hixon) Noteboom Wood

Nov 7, 2020

Sandra Sue "Sandy" (Hixon) Noteboom Wood, 82, of Galesburg and formerly of Augusta died peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice with her family at her side. Sandy was born July 3, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Walter Luzern and Bertha Rose (DeVries) Hixon. She grew up at Gull Lake Franklin Beach and was a 1955 graduate of WK...

Linda Jean Dunn

Linda Jean Dunn

Nov 5, 2020

Linda Jean Dunn, age 71, of Hickory Corners, Michigan passed away Thursday morning, November 5th at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 12, 1949, the daughter of Willard and Janet (Hibbard) Gray and graduated from Frankford High School in Phaldelphia. Linda is survived by her husband, Darrell Crose Sr.; her sons, Jerome (Susan)...

Virginia M. Hensley

Virginia M. Hensley

Nov 4, 2020

Virginia M. Hensley, 97, a Battle Creek resident and local educator for 40 years, died peacefully at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.She was born January 24, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan the daughter of Lee G. and Edna M. (Fisher) Hensley. She grew up in Mt. Pleasant and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from...

Patty L. Garrett

Patty L. Garrett

Nov 3, 2020

Patty L. Garrett, 76, of Galesburg passed suddenly on November 3, 2020. Patty was born in Twinton, TN to John and Eunice Landers. She loved her family, quilting, bingo and going to casinos.Patty is survived by her children, Mike (Lori) Hite of Climax, Marvin (Sherri) Hite of Galesburg and Michelle (Dan) Hite of Galesburg; grandchildren, Greg (Kate) Finton, Chase (Emma)...

Suzanne Biltz

Suzanne Biltz

Nov 2, 2020

Suzanne Biltz, 92, of Battle Creek, died November 2 at home surrounded by her family. Suzanne was born December 27, 1927 in Paris, France to Maurice and Renee (Tacouni) Guini. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking, dancing and music. Suzanne is survived by her husband, William Biltz; her three children, Renee (Tom) Powers, Roy (Sue) Penney...

Melodi Ann "Mel" Dulyea

Melodi Ann "Mel" Dulyea

Nov 1, 2020

Melodi Ann "Mel" Dulyea, age 62, of Athens passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2020 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on January 22, 1958, the daughter of Anthony C. and Carol A. (Hansen) Cushman. Mel graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School in 1976 and received...

Aden H. Francis

Aden H. Francis

Oct 30, 2020

Aden H. Francis, formerly of Comstock Township, died October 30, 2020 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Aden was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 22, 1927 to Aden G. and Mary (Schaar) Francis. He was a graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School. Immediately following graduation, Aden served as a medic in the Army during World War II. He graduated from...

Donna Lucile (Reed) Grubius

Donna Lucile (Reed) Grubius

Oct 28, 2020

Donna Lucile (Reed) Grubius of Richland, MI Donna passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 exactly two weeks after her 89th birthday at the Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Kalamazoo, MI. Donna battled both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease for the past five years. Donna, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Silcox) Reed, was born in...

Jeffrey M. Lake

Jeffrey M. Lake

Oct 28, 2020

Jeffrey M. "Jeff" Lake, age 43, of Battle Creek, was taken from us unexpectedly on October 28th. He was born on October 29, 1976 to Terrie Gammons (Mulgrew) and Gordon Gray in Battle Creek. Jeff graduated from Lakeview High School and went on to receive his Master's Degree in Business. Jeff married the "Love of His Life", Melanie Lake (Martens)...

Donald D. Carstens

Donald D. Carstens

Oct 28, 2020

Donald D. Carstens passed away with quiet dignity at his home on October 28, 2020. Don was born May 25, 1935, the youngest of eight children to William and Gertrude (Duden) Carstens (both deceased) in Williams, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marilyn; brothers, Herman and William; sisters, Agnes, Evelyn and Dorothy. His surviving brother, Harold...

John Wheeler "Jack" Raseman

John Wheeler "Jack" Raseman

Oct 27, 2020

Jack Raseman of Gull Lake (Augusta), MI Jack, age 90, passed away peacefully with family at his bedside on Tuesday evening, October 27, 2020 Jack was born in Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo Central. After college, he joined the United States Air Force, where he met the love of his life, Gwen, in Germany and they were married on St....

Donald Wilson "Don" Shive

Donald Wilson "Don" Shive

Oct 26, 2020

Donald Wilson "Don" Shive of Battle Creek, MI Don, age 79, died unexpectedly Monday morning, October 26, 2020 at his residence. Don, the son of Richard Wilson and Juanita Marie (Long) Shive, was born in Goshen, IN on March 21, 1941; moved to this area shortly after birth and was a 1958 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He...

Roger Dale Boyer

Roger Dale Boyer

Oct 25, 2020

Roger Dale Boyer of Battle Creek, MIRoger, age 70, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, October 25, 2020 at his son, Dwayne's residence.Roger, the son of James M. and Erma J. (Hendricks) Boyer, III was born in Quincy, IL on July 21, 1950 and moved to this area in 1972. He served his Country honorably and nobly during the Vietnam War (1969-1972)...

Linda L. Potter

Linda L. Potter

Oct 24, 2020

Linda L. Potter, 72, of Battle Creek, died October 24, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek. Linda was born July 23, 1948 in Battle Creek to Paul and Hazel (Kinney) Potter. She graduated high school and worked at various businesses across the area as a secretary. When Linda was younger, she enjoyed roller skating and most recently liked to crochet, do...

John Tedrow

John Tedrow

Oct 23, 2020

John Tedrow, Jr., 95, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Brookdale Memory Care. John was born January 5, 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of John and Mary Ellen (Thoms) Tedrow, Sr. he attended Battle Creek Central High School. He then honorably served our country in the U.S. Army from March of...

Nelson Eddy Weaver

Nelson Eddy Weaver

Oct 21, 2020

Nelson Eddy Weaver Jr. died October 21, 2020 unexpectedly at home. He was born February 16, 1968 the son of Nelson E. Weaver, Sr. and Mary (Wood) Davis, in Battle Creek. He is survived by his three children, Amber Erskine (Eric Collins), Benjamin Bax, Nelson Eddie Weaver III and three grandchildren.Nelson loved to go camping, playing with his grandchildren, playing...

Larry Sulgrove Anderson

Larry Sulgrove Anderson

Oct 21, 2020

Larry Sulgrove Anderson, 79, died on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 with his wife and daughter at his side in their Battle Creek home. Larry was born March 6, 1941 in Chicago, Ill. to Earl D. and Mary Lucille (Sulgrove) Anderson.Larry graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1959, where he began a life-long friendship with a Japanese exchange student, Yoshiko....

Sang Kip

Sang Kip

Oct 20, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, (Monica) Sang Kip, 67, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many went to be with her Lord and Savior. Sang passed away unexpectedly from a car accident this morning. Sang, daughter of Hluan Lian and Tial Hngel, was born on March 6, 1953 in Lumbang Village, Falam, Myanmar (Burma). She is survived by her mother,...

David Mark Finney

David Mark Finney

Oct 20, 2020

David Mark Finney, 49, of Battle Creek died suddenly at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Dave was born December 18, 1970 in Whitesburg, Kentucky the son of Richard L. and Sandra Jean (Harnish) Finney. He was currently employed as a Tugger for FedEx Ground in their Kalamazoo facility. Surviving are his son, Nicholas Richard "Nick" Finney...

John S. Golda

John S. Golda

Oct 20, 2020

John S. Golda passed away on October 20th 2020, at the age of 63, following a battle with chronic health conditions. John leaves behind the members of his immediate family: brothers Tony, Fred and Mike, daughter Kelly, Kelly's mother Ellen; as well as many dear family and friends. Born September 3rd, 1957 in Hamtramck, Michigan, John was the third of...