Obituaries
Michael Jacob "Mike" Ambro
Jan 9, 2021
Michael Jacob Ambro, Jr. of Gull Lake (Richland), MI, age 81, died Saturday afternoon, January 9, 2021 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Mike, the son of Michael J. and Nora E. (Siwik) Ambro, Sr., was born in Kalamazoo, MI on October 23, 1939; was a lifetime area resident and a 1957 graduate of St. Augustine...
Marlene Frances (Leonard) Miller Burnham
Jan 7, 2021
Marlene "Mar" Frances (Leonard) Miller Burnham, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, after complications from COVID-19.Marlene was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on June 28, 1944, to Bernard and Nellie (Lawson) Leonard. She was a graduate of North Hills High School in Pittsburgh and worked for Blue Cross in PA. On a blind date, through extended family, in Muskegon,...
Lori Diane Oleksyn
Jan 5, 2021
Lori Diane Oleksyn, age 57, of Lawton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 5, 2021. She was born in Hastings, Michigan on February 9, 1963, the daughter of George W. Born Jr. and Lenna L. (Latta) Born. Lori had an amazing love for her daughter, her family, and all animals, but especially rescued cats & dogs. She is...
Patricia Ann "Patt" (Mapes) Brown
Jan 3, 2021
Patricia Ann "Patt" (Mapes) Brown, 93, of Battle Creek died January 3, 2021 at home in the arms of her loving husband of 73 years, Robert L. Brown.Patt was born November 22, 1927 in Battle Creek the daughter of Paul Leander and Cereda Irene (Sykes) Mapes. She was a lifelong member of the community, graduating in 1946 from Battle Creek...
Jacqueline I. "Jackie" Auer
Jan 2, 2021
Jacqueline I. "Jackie" Auer, age 80, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Jackie was born in Battle Creek on March 8, 1940 to Gerald "Ty" and Sylvia (Myers) Jones.Growing up, Jackie enjoyed spending time with siblings and cousins especially at the Myers' Farm in East Leroy. In 1958 she graduated from the original...
Barbara Jean (Adams) Geib
Dec 30, 2020
Barbara Jean (Adams) Geib, 76, of Mount Clemens, Michigan died peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Henry Ford Hospital in Clinton Township. Barb was born October 14, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Richard Orwin and Cathryn Ida (Harrison) Adams. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1962 graduate of Harper Creek High School. Barb...
Vernon Sheppard, Jr.
Dec 29, 2020
Vernon "Vern" Sheppard, Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI Vern, age 65, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday morning, December 29, 2020. Vern, the son of Vernon and Edna (Kenter) Sheppard, Sr., was born in Covington, KY on August 20, 1955. He graduated from Gibraltar Carlson (MI) High School in 1973 and Western Michigan University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Business...
David Johnson
Dec 29, 2020
David Johnson, age 78, of Richland Michigan died peacefully with family by his side, on Tuesday evening, December 29, 2020. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 4, 1942, David (Dave) Johnson was the son of Reuben C. Johnson and Anita Sheridan. In his high school years, he liked to play sports and drive cars, always having an interest in automobiles...
John E. Auer
Dec 27, 2020
John E. Auer, age 86, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. John was born in South Bend, Indiana on May 12, 1934. John was raised on the family farm by parents Jerry and Mary (Early) Auer. He graduated from Lakeville High School and the Indiana Institute of Technology. He retired from Eaton Manufacturing...
Frances Elaine (Shackelford) Brouse
Dec 24, 2020
Frances E. (Shackelford) Brouse, age 77, of Coldwater passed away Thursday evening, December 24, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on January 10, 1943, the daughter of Daniel E. and Betty A. (Bowers) Nail. Over the years. Frances worked as a bus driver for the Reading School District & owned Fran's Variety Store...
Jaylen Worthington
Dec 23, 2020
Jaylen M. Worthington, age 6, passed away unexpectedly December 23, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Jaylen was born February 21, 2014 in Marshall to Markus Worthington and Sierra Traylor. Jaylen was a very special young boy who loved to play outside, video games, dinosaurs and basketball. He was a Kindergartener at Woods Lake Elementary School and loved to eat his...
Mary Helen Spitz
Dec 22, 2020
Mary Helen Spitz, age 88, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born October 12, 1932 in Woodman Twp., WI to Raymond and Eva (Lostetter) Cull. Family and friends knew her as Mary Ellen, Helen and Mary, but to all, as a sweet soul. Mary graduated from St. Philip High School in 1952 and...
Samantha Layne (Mccleary) Moore
Dec 20, 2020
Samantha Layne (McCleary) Moore, 29, of Battle Creek died Sunday, December 20, 2020, after a long battle with addiction. She was born May 18, 1991 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Christopher C. McCleary and Julianne K. Perry. Samantha worked in retail sales and especially liked cosmetics. Samantha was married to Cory Moore. Surviving are her daughter, Maddilyn Joy Moore;...
Michael J. Reneau
Dec 20, 2020
Michael J Reneau, 63, of Battle Creek, passed away away on December 20, 2020. Mike was born September 28,1957, in Battle Creek to William and Elaine (Brown) Reneau.Mike loved the outdoors spent many years camping with his kids and the rest of his family. He enjoyed hunting with his sons, and enjoyed fishing as well. Mike was a NASCAR fan...
Franklyn Clare Lindauer
Dec 18, 2020
Franklyn Clare Lindauer of Battle Creek, MIFranklyn, age 92, passed away on December 18, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born on March 21, 1928 to Clare L. and Ethel I. (Day) Lindauer in Battle Creek, MI and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1947. Franklyn served his country honorably in the Air National Guard until 1952....
Donald Joseph "Don" Walbridge
Dec 18, 2020
Donald Joseph "Don" Walbridge of Gull Lake (Augusta), MI Don, age 88, died peacefully Friday morning, December 18, 2020 at his residence with his loving family at his side. Don, the son of Fred and Virginia (Given) Walbridge, was born in Battle Creek, MI on April 13, 1932; he was a lifetime area resident and a 1950 graduate of Battle...
James L. Zimmerman
Dec 18, 2020
James Leonard Zimmerman of Manistee, Michigan passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020 in Battle Creek, MI. Jimmy was born in Toledo, OH on January 9, 1950 to parents Clyde and Ila (Romaine) Zimmerman. He grew up in Monroe, MI. James graduated from Monroe High School, Class of 1968, and then went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from Western...
Helen M. Beecher
Dec 17, 2020
Helen M. (Campbell) Beecher, 88, of Battle Creek, passed on Thursday morning, December 17, 2020.Helen was born on September 15, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Glenn and Gertrude Campbell. She graduated from Jones Commercial High School. She later worked in the business office of Leila Hospital.Helen was an avid reader and liked to knit and crochet. She also enjoyed solving...
Everett Guy Ehle
Dec 16, 2020
Everett Guy Ehle, age 62, sadly passed away on Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on December 3, 1958, the son of Everett L. and Shirley A. (Pickett) Ehle. Everett faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army for more than 20 years and also...
Ruth Ann Lynd
Dec 16, 2020
Ruth Ann Lynd, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. She was born in Battle Creek on December 2, 1948, the daughter of Chester A. and Lucinda (Annis) Lynd. Ruth is survived by her husband, Henry Mayo; her children, Joylene Waller and Christina Waller; her grandchildren, Andrew Waller, Johnna Waller, Samantha Easey,...
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