Obituaries
Kay T. Phares
Nov 22, 2020
Kay T Phares, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away at home on November 22, 2020. She joined her mother, Marjorie J. Polcik and siblings Brenda A. Cronk, Vicki S. Knapp, and Robert E. Knapp in Heaven. We will remember Kay especially for her patience, generosity, love and devotion for her family. Kay was born in Owosso and lived most...
Patricia K. Anthony
Nov 21, 2020
Dr. Patricia Kay Anthony, 64, formally of Kalamazoo, recently passed away unexpectedly at her home in Tucson, AZ. Born on September 11, 1956, she was the daughter of the late William C. Anthony and Elizabeth Anthony Hughes, both formerly of Kalamazoo. Patricia attended Kalamazoo Public schools. A member of the First Presbyterian church of Kalamazoo, she sang in the choirs...
Peter Richard "Pete" Brady
Nov 20, 2020
Peter Richard "Pete" Brady, 67, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully while riding his bike on the trails at Fort Custer Recreational Park on Friday, November 20, 2020.Pete was born November 27, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Peter H. and Violet Marjorie (Adams) Brady. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1971 graduate of St....
Mary G. Butler
Nov 20, 2020
Mary G. Butler, 80, of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born September 23, 1940 in Wilmington, Delaware to James and Marjorie (Parsons) Gilruth. Mary received her undergraduate degree with Honors from Swarthmore College and her M.A. from the Winterthur Museum/University of Delaware Early American Studies Program. Before coming to Battle Creek she served as Executive...
Joyce M. Graham
Nov 19, 2020
Joyce M. Graham, age 94, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2020. She was born in Springfield, Ohio on May 14, 1926, the daughter of Joyce and Mildred (Boyer) Moul. Joyce married the "Love of Her Life", Myron A. "Choke" Graham in Pontiac, Michigan on November 30, 1946; he sadly preceded her in death on August 25,...
Gloria K. Mclaughlin
Nov 19, 2020
Gloria K. McLaughlin, 62, of Burlington, died November 19, 2020. Gloria was born October 11, 1958 in Battle Creek and graduated from Athens High School in 1977. She married her best friend, Joseph McLaughlin on April 14, 1984. Together, Gloria and Joe adopted a very special little girl, Lacey. She has given them two wonderful grandchildren, Sage and Jade. Gloria...
Shirley Ann Eccles
Nov 18, 2020
Shirley Ann Eccles, 88, of Battle Creek, went to her home in heaven on November 18, 2020, while at Bronson Battle Creek, after contracting Covid-19. She was born in Battle Creek to Nellie and Elbert Eplee on September 27, 1932. Shirley graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1950. She married Richard Eccles and they had five children together before being...
Darrell W. Samis
Nov 17, 2020
Darrell W. Samis, 66, of Paw Paw, died November 17, 2020 at his residence with his family by his side. Darrell was born June 9, 1954 in Kalamazoo to Dean and Sally (Arnette) Samis. He graduated from Iron County High School and worked as an autobody repairman. He worked at the Dowling Body Shop with his father where he was...
Chris Tocky Christ
Nov 16, 2020
Chris Tocky Christ, 91, of Battle Creek, MI passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday November 16, 2020. Chris was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 1, 1929 to Greek immigrants John and Ellen (Nitsas) Christ. He was a retired attorney from the law firm of Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, PC in Battle Creek. As a man...
Robert Harold "Bob" Bertelson
Nov 16, 2020
Robert (Bob) Harold Bertelson, age 73, of Battle Creek left us on Monday morning, November 16, 2020. Bob spent more than 33 years serving the country he loved. During the Vietnam war, he served in the United States Air Force as a SSgt. He later continued his service by working at the Battle Creek Federal Center until he retired in...
Duglas Ray "Dug" Belcher
Nov 13, 2020
Duglas Ray "Dug" Belcher, age 43, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday evening, November 13, 2020 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born in Lake Wales, Florida on June 1, 1977 the son of Ray and Christine (Potter) Belcher.Dug married the "Love of His Life", April R. Godbehere on March 22, 2016; she survives. He is...
Hazel Gertrude Walter
Nov 13, 2020
Hazel Gertrude (Wilkins) Walter, 98, of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Boschway Adult Foster Home on Meachem Road. Hazel was born August 23, 1922 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Vern and Anna Wilkins. She grew up in Urbandale and was a 1940 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Before she married, Hazel was employed at...
Gerald "Jerry" Bunce
Nov 10, 2020
Gerald Arthur "Jerry" Bunce, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 10, 2020 after a brief illness.Jerry was born on June 8, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Clair and Audree (Williams) Bunce and twin brother of Charles. He grew up in Battle Creek and, after graduating from Springfield High School in 1960,...
Beth Anne (Taylor) Junker
Nov 9, 2020
Beth Anne (Taylor) Junker, 52, of Richland, Michigan died unexpectedly at Ascension Borgess Hospital on Monday, November 9, 2020. Beth was born May 8, 1968 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of James O. and Betty J. (Poe) Taylor. Beth grew up in Kalamazoo, graduated from Gull Lake High School and earned an Associate's Degree. She was currently employed as a...
Eldon H. "Nick" Nicholls
Nov 7, 2020
Eldon H. "Nick" Nicholls, age 81, of Battle Creek died at home on Saturday afternoon, November 7, 2020. Nick was born November 29, 1938 in Battle Creek, MI to Lloyd and Amanda Nicholls. He retired from the Battle Creek V.A. Medical Center after more than 25 years of service.Nick married Joyce Ann Rowse on May 4, 1957; she sadly preceded...
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
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
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
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
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...
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