Obituaries
Marion David "Dave" Smith
Jun 18, 2020
Marion David "Dave" Smith of Richland, MI Dave, age 85, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI with most of his family at his side. Dave, the son of Marion C. and Rhea E. (Porter) Smith, was born in Parchment, MI on March 18, 1935; was a lifetime area resident and graduated in 1953 from the...
Dorothy Jane Howard
Jun 17, 2020
Dorothy Jane Howard, 89, of Battle Creek died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, of respiratory failure due to the corona virus. She was a resident at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility for the last 5 years with her husband, Ernie. Dorothy was born February 23, 1931 in Flint, Michigan to Leon Aitken and Della (Frost) Aitken. In 1939 they moved to...
Helen A. Yates
Jun 17, 2020
Helen A Yates 94, of Battle Creek, MI died June 17,2020 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born April 19,1926 in Marshall, MI to Frank and Elinor Sebring. She attended Marshall Schools. Helen was a medical secretary for Dr. Royer until retiring in 1967. She was a member of Pennfield Presbyterian Church. Helen enjoyed spending time with her...
Leeroy Mrozinski
Jun 16, 2020
LeeRoy Mrozinski, age 85, of Springfield passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, June 16, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Ashland, Wisconsin on October 16, 1934, the son of Felix and Grace (Pendergrast) Mrozinski. LeeRoy faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. LeeRoy was an active member of...
Karen Jean (Yost) Suggs
Jun 16, 2020
Karen Jean (Yost) SuggsOn Tuesday, June 16, 2020, Karen Jean (Yost) Suggs, loving grandmother, and mother of one, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 77 with her daughter, Melissa by her side. Karen was born July 31, 1942 in Battle Creek, MI to Lt. Col. Robert D. and Mildred L. (Rowell) Yost and graduated from Springfield High...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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