Obituaries
Norma G. Walters
May 14, 2020
Norma G. Walters, 97, of Kalamazoo, died May 14, 2020 at Borgess Gardens. Norma was born January 16, 1923 in Toledo, OH to Irvin and Maxine (Bland) Ladd. She was later adopted by Howard and Gennie Hudson. Norma is survived by her two sons, Leroy (Diane) Johnson and Michael (Sandra) Johnson; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. She was preceded...
Carolyn Patricia (Parker) Frantz
May 14, 2020
Carolyn Patricia (Parker) Frantz, age 64, sadly passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital after complications from Cardiac Arrest on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on December 24, 1955 to Henry and Beulah Parker and stayed a life-long resident. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1974 and went on to further her education obtaining...
Marjorie Ruth (Richardson) Ray Kiehart
May 14, 2020
Marjorie Ruth Kiehart, 84 of Battle Creek died Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Laurels of Bedford after numerous health problems and a courageous fight with COVID-19.Marjorie was born September 7, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Robert and Edith LaFern (Hall) Richardson. She was raised in Battle Creek, attended W.K. Kellogg Junior High and graduated from Lakeview...
Benjamin "Ben" Whitney
May 13, 2020
Benjamin ("Ben") Michael Whitney was born in February of 1992 in Galesburg, Illinois and returned to the arms of Jesus on May 13, 2020 in Portage, Michigan. He is survived by his parents, Craig and Judy Whitney of Richland, Michigan; his sister and nephew, Ashley and Grant Fair of Elkhart, Indiana; his sister, Bianca Whitney and her fiancé, Jeff Kammerman,...
Lynn (Hutchings) Garrison
May 12, 2020
Joyce Lynn Garrison, 68, of Battle Creek, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Joyce was born October 16, 1951 to James and Nina (Garnett) Hutchings, she was a lifetime resident of Battle Creek. Joyce graduated from Harper Creek High School and soon after married her husband Max Garrison in 1971, they spent 29 years together before his...
Nora Jean Canter
May 9, 2020
Nora Jean Canter, 78 of Portage died peacefully Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Borgess Medical Center due to medical complications including COVID-19. Nora Jean was born November 6, 1941 in Letart, West Virginia the daughter of George Canter and Francis Keller. She was raised in Letart, West Virginia by her Aunt Orpha "Ike" James. She moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with...
Edena "Shirley" Nance
May 8, 2020
Edena "Shirley" Nance, age 76, of Richland passed away peacefully at her home on Friday afternoon, May 8, 2020. She was born in Kalamazoo on March 24, 1944, the daughter of Richard and Edena (Marston) Carrier. Shirley owned & operated "The Hair Affair" in Augusta then Galesburg for several decades. Shirley married her beloved husband, Dick in Las Vegas, Nevada...
Jordan Mcglashen
May 6, 2020
Jordan Andrew McGlashenMay 7, 1981 – May 7, 2020Family learned of the death of Jordan Andrew McGlashen of Ypsilanti, formerly of Battle Creek, on May 7, 2020 – Jordan's 39th birthday. He died at home. "He died at home" is an interesting phrase. It's used often in obituaries. In Jordan's case, it's true, but it doesn't tell the whole truth....
Bernard Jay "Bernie" Stadt
May 6, 2020
Bernard Jay "Bernie" Stadt of Gull Lake (Hickory Corners), MI Bernard, age 93, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in his home with his loving family at his side. Bernard, son of William and Elnora (Wells) Stadt, was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 24, 1926, was a Davis Tech Vocational High School graduate, and moved to Gull...
Mitchell W. Taylor
May 6, 2020
Mitchell W. Taylor, 24, died May 6, 2020. Mitchell was born September 15, 1995 in Marshall to Rusty and Louise (Philp) Taylor. Mitchell loved animals and sports. He spent a lot of time with his grandfather playing Texas Holdem. They went to a Detroit Lions game for Mitchell's birthday and on another occasion, sat in the front row of a...
James "Ron" Ronald Conley
May 6, 2020
James Ronald "Ron" ConleyRon, age 68, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, May 6, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. James Ronald Conley was known as Ron to most, but he was affectionately called Ronnie by his family, Papa by his grandkids and, over the years, he...
Daniel Hiram Burbank
May 4, 2020
Daniel "Danny" Burbank, 56, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.Daniel (or known to some as DAN THE MAN) was born February 3, 1964 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of the late Robert Sr. and Mary (Rench) Burbank. Dan attended Pennfield Schools where he...
Anna Belle "Ann" Graham
May 4, 2020
Anna Belle "Ann" Graham, age 80, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 4, 2020 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence, Kalamazoo. She was born in Dayton, Tennessee on August 10, 1939, the loving daughter of Sam and Thelma (Oldham) Smith. Ann worked various jobs in Battle Creek, including as a cook, very talented floral designer, and...
Duane M. Dailey
May 3, 2020
Duane M. Dailey, 60, of Battle Creek, died May 3, 2020. Duane was born March 20, 1960 in Battle Creek to Merle and Lucille (Hart) Dailey. He graduated from Harper Creek High School and most recently worked at the Y Center. Duane loved to cook, grill and work in the yard. He enjoyed tinkering with lawn tractors and fixing cars....
Robert H. "Bob" Landers
May 2, 2020
Robert H. "Bob" Landers, age 92, of Battle Creek died Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Laurels of Bedford. He was born in Battle Creek on July 17, 1927, the son of Thelma (Ballard) Bignell. Bob was raised in Bedford and graduated from Hickory Corners School. He then served his country as a member of the United States Army from...
Kimberly Kay (Kier) "Kim" Ducker
May 2, 2020
Kimberly K. (Kier) Ducker of Battle Creek, MI Kim, age 70, died Saturday evening, May 2, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in St. Joseph, MO, Kim was the daughter of the late Clifford E. and Louetta N. (Simpson) Kier. Kim grew up as a Navy brat moving around most of her life. In 1969,...
Marlene Ann Steele
Apr 28, 2020
Marlene Ann Steele, age 84, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday evening, April 28, 2020. She was born in Battle Creek on August 31, 1935, the daughter of Eldon and Martha (Nash) Bell and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1953. Marlene retired from Willard Library in 1997 after more...
Michael Robin Goodwin
Apr 27, 2020
Michael Robin Goodwin, age 68 of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020. He was born in Battle Creek on January 23, 1952, the son of Harris Lee and Gloria Myrtle (Lexington) Goodwin and graduated from Harper Creek High School with the Class of 1970. Michael retired from Schweitzer Construction in 2014 after more than 20 years...
Leta Marie (Grossnickle) Proos
Apr 25, 2020
Leta Marie (Grossnickle) Proos of Richland, MI Leta, age 77, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, April 25, 2020 at her residence, with her son Jim at her side. Leta, the daughter of Edwin and Fern (Dilling) Grossnickle, was born in Bluffton, IN on February 5, 1943 and moved to the Kalamazoo area in 1957. From an early age, she was talented...
John E. "Jack" Rabbitt
Apr 23, 2020
John E "Jack" Rabbitt, 91, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died peacefully after fighting kidney failure for two years. Jack was born November 30, 1928, in Battle Creek the son of Orie Edgar and Orpah Irene (Lowman) Rabbitt. He attended Hicks Country School and was a 1947 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Jack honorably served with the U.S....
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