Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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