Obituaries

Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Priebe

Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Priebe

Jun 14, 2020

Kenneth W. Priebe of Battle Creek, MI Ken, 87, died Sunday morning, June 14, 2020 at his residence with family at his side. Ken, the son of Edwin W. and Louise E. (Kerlikowske) Priebe, was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Ken married his high-school sweetheart and wife of more than 59 years, Lorraine (Hanson) in Benton Harbor in 1952. He...

Constance Patricia "Connie" Julius

Constance Patricia "Connie" Julius

Jun 13, 2020

Constance Patricia Julius, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 13, 2020 in Sun City, Arizona at the age of 91 after suffering a fall. Connie, as she was known to friends, was born September 1, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Her birth mother and father were unknown and she was raised by Marguerite Steffen Julius of Oregon, Illinois. Patricia (Patsy)...

Sally Ann (Barron) Watson

Sally Ann (Barron) Watson

Jun 12, 2020

Sally Ann (Barron) Watson of Delton, MI Sally, age 84 died on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Plainwell Pines Nursing Home, Plainwell, MI. Sally, the daughter of James and Florence (Dietrich) Barron was born on January 8, 1935 in Detroit, MI. Surviving is her Daughter, Karen (Dennis) Mack of Rockford, MI; her son, Mark J. (Barbara) Watson of Rockford, MI;...

Avalee J. Edwards

Avalee J. Edwards

Jun 10, 2020

Avalee J. Edwards, age 91, of Sparta, Tennessee and formerly of Battle Creek entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born September 14, 1928 in Cumberland County, Tennessee.She was sadly preceded in death by her husband, John A. Edwards; her two daughters, Geri Quarles, and Anna Spring (Bea); two sons, John M. and Russel Edwards....

Carl David "Dave" Middleton

Carl David "Dave" Middleton

Jun 7, 2020

Carl David "Dave" Middleton, age 79, of Battle Creek died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on June 27, 1940, the son of C. Darwin and Francis (Pitman) Middleton and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas. After high school Dave joined the United States Air Force, serving...

Milan Yezic

Milan Yezic

Jun 7, 2020

Milan Yezic, age 92, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence, where he was a brief resident. Milan was born January 25, 1928, the son of Joseph and Hattie Yezic. Milan graduated from St. Philip Catholic School in 1947 and he attended St. Philip Roman Catholic Church...

Dorothy D. Carter

Dorothy D. Carter

Jun 7, 2020

Dorothy D. Carter, 90, of Battle Creek, died June 7, 2020 at Reflections Memory Care. Dorothy was born March 29, 1930 in Saddy Daisy, TN to John and Sarah (Penny) Parrot. She enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers. One year she received the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. Most of all, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews....

James "Jim" Manning Burton

James "Jim" Manning Burton

Jun 7, 2020

James Manning Burton, 69, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods, the day after his 69th birthday. Jim was born June 6, 1951 in Battle Creek, the son of Frederic James and Elizabeth Marion (Manning) Burton. He graduated from Pennfield High School in 1969 where he learned the craft of printing....

John E. Wickstrom

John E. Wickstrom

Jun 5, 2020

John E. Wickstrom, age 56, of Battle Creek, lost his battle with cancer on June 5, 2020 at home surrounded by family. John was born July 1, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of John Einar Wickstrom and Dorothy (Ellis, Wickstrom) Sloan. He graduated from Pennfield High School in 1981 and the Eaton Roadranger Training Institute in 1992. John...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann (Barry) Latoszewski Garland

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann (Barry) Latoszewski Garland

Jun 4, 2020

Jacqueline (Jackie) Ann Barry Latoszewski Garland passed away on June 4, 2020.Jackie was born in Jackson, Michigan on March 26, 1924 to John W. Barry and Roseana (McGill) Barry. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys' High School in Jackson, MI and graduated from Foote Memorial Hospital in 1945 as a Registered Nurse. She worked for Edward Sparrow Hospital...

Grace Marie (Karker) Hickey

Grace Marie (Karker) Hickey

Jun 4, 2020

Grace Marie (Karker) Hickey, 82, of Battle Creek died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, after fighting the COVID-19 Virus. Previously, Grace resided at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Grace was born September 14, 1937 in Union City, Michigan the daughter of Pearl Lou and Marie Elizabeth (White) Karker. She moved to Battle Creek with her family...

Jolene M. Lebreton

Jolene M. Lebreton

May 31, 2020

Jolene Michelle LeBreton,38, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Clairice K. LeBreton and the late Norman J. LeBreton. Jolene was born June 12, 1981 in Bellflower, California. She graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Michigan in 2000. She later earned a diploma in Message Therapy. Most recently, Jolene found her...

Dorothy R. Seelye

Dorothy R. Seelye

May 30, 2020

Dorothy R Seelye, 100, of Richland and Battle Creek, MI, and Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020, at Legacy at The Oaks in Battle Creek, MI. Shortly before passing, she was able to visit with all her family members both in person and thru Facetime. Most of the family had gathered together in early March to...

Scarlett Elizabeth Hueckel

Scarlett Elizabeth Hueckel

May 30, 2020

Baby Scarlett Elizabeth Hueckel was given her heavenly wings on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Scarlett, 5.2 ounces of love and the beloved daughter of Allie Smith and Matthew Hueckel was stillborn at Bronson Battle Creek. Surviving are her parents, Allie and Matthew of Battle Creek; two sisters, Natalie and Lillieanne Hueckel; maternal grandparents, Chrystal and Michael Smith of Burlington; paternal...

Diane L. Harkness

Diane L. Harkness

May 30, 2020

Diane L. Harkness, age 85, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday morning, May 30, 2020. She was born in Battle Creek on November 23, 1934, the daughter of Dale S. and Doris B. (Whitcomb) Chidester. Diane was raised in Battle Creek, attended Battle Creek Public Schools until the 10th grade, transferring to Lakeview High School and graduated with the Class...

Allysen Renae "Ally" Gates

Allysen Renae "Ally" Gates

May 27, 2020

Allysen Renae "Ally" Gates, age 19, of University Park, Iowa and formerly of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, May 27, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Ally was born in Battle Creek on June 19, 2000 and was the loving daughter of Ronald Gates II and Dawn Marie (Ames) Chapman. She graduated from Harper Creek High...

Hugh "Jr." Burdette

Hugh "Jr." Burdette

May 27, 2020

Hugh H. "Jr." Burdette, Jr., age 65, of Battle Creek unexpectedly passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo on Wednesday evening, May 27, 2020. He was born in Battle Creek on August 12, 1954, the son of Hugh and Dorothy (Loyer) Burdette. Due to health problems, Jr. retired in 2009 from the Local #312 International Painters & Allied Trades...

Debra Diane (Bloomquist) Waldorf

Debra Diane (Bloomquist) Waldorf

May 18, 2020

Debra Diane [Bloomquist] Waldorf of Richland, MI Deb, age 67, died Monday evening, May 18, 2020 at Borgess Place, Kalamazoo, MI following a lengthy illness. Deb, the daughter of Charles "Jerry" Bloomquist and Sue (Curtis) Jackson, was born in Kalamazoo on September 22, 1952; was a lifetime area resident and a 1970 graduate of Parchment (MI) High School. Within a...

Marjorie Lucille Walker

Marjorie Lucille Walker

May 15, 2020

Marjorie Lucille Walker, age 88, of Pennfield Township passed away Friday evening, May 15, 2020. She was born in Emmett Township on November 29, 1931, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Erk) Hoover and graduated from Delton High School with the Class of 1952. Marjorie worked in the packing room at the Kellogg Company for more than 15 years. Marjorie...

William Hugh "Bill" Strickland

William Hugh "Bill" Strickland

May 15, 2020

William Hugh "Bill" Strickland, 87, of Battle Creek and formerly of Traverse City, Michigan, died peacefully Friday, May 15, 2020 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods in Battle Creek, Michigan.Bill was born November 28, 1932 in Alba, Michigan, the son of Hugh and Beatrice Strickland. He grew up in Alba, where he was an exceptional student and entered the University...