Obituaries
Arnold A. "Arnie" Linke
Sep 3, 2020
Arnold A. "Arnie" LinkeArnie Gram: If you're reading this you know I've joined my parents Art and Sophie Linke, brother Wayne and his wife Helen Linke, youngest brother (and avid Detroit Tiger fan) Leonard Linke, sister Sylvia and her husband John Willett, grandson Austin Linke, father-in-law Jewell Boles, brother-in-law Walter Schuelke, and son-in-law George Lavdiotis. I was born September 27,...
Audrey Evay Martens-Withers
Sep 3, 2020
Audrey Evay Martens-Withers, age 54, of Battle Creek went home to see the Lord unexpectedly on September 3, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on August 27, 1966, the daughter of Milo D. and Mildred "Midge" (Hale) Martens and graduated from Harper Creek in 1984. Audrey was sadly preceded in death by her daughters, Krystal...
Dora K. Niemann
Sep 2, 2020
Dora Kay "Dori" (Richar) Niemann, age 55, a wonderful mother, daughter, sister,step-mother, aunt and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.The world was made brighter on February 9,1965 when Dori was born to her parents, Henry and Arletta (Mead) Richar at Battle Creek Community Hospital. She graduated from Kellogg Community College. Dori married Richard Niemann in 1996. On...
Raymond Louis Shippell
Sep 2, 2020
Raymond Louis Shippell, 77 of Battle Creek and formerly of Marshall died peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence.Raymond Louis Shippell was born July 20, 1943, in Big Rapids, Michigan the son of Louis Howard and Lena Elzina (Denniston) Shippell. He graduated from Marshall High School and proudly served his...
Marianne Blanchard
Sep 1, 2020
Marianne Blanchard, age 89, of Cedar Springs, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek passed away Thursday morning, June 11, 2020 at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born June 8, 1931 in Sand Lake, Michigan to George Arthur and Isabel (Moyle) Blanchard. She grew up in Sand Lake and was Valedictorian of the Sand Lake High School Class...
John David Tuitt
Sep 1, 2020
John David Tuitt, formerly of Hickory Corners, Michigan, age 90, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 following a lengthy illness. John, or Jack as he was known to his family and friends, resided at a Memory Care facility in Bradenton, Florida at the time of his death. Jack, the son of Frank and Virginia (Simonds) Tuitt, was born on May...
Glen "Buck" Eldridge
Aug 31, 2020
Glen G. "Buck" Eldridge, age 94, of Augusta, died peacefully on Monday morning, August 31, 2020. He was born in Oshtemo, Michigan on July 13, 1926 the son of Vernon and Glenora (Garlic) Eldridge and graduated from Augusta High School. Glen faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He retired from the Knappen Milling Company...
Aubry Marie Maronek
Aug 31, 2020
Aubry Marie Maronek, age 6, of Battle Creek passed away on Monday August 31, 2020. She was born with epilepsy and lost the battle with a severe seizure. Aubry was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 20, 2014 to parents Adam and Amanda Maronek. She was a happy child, so full of life. She would scoot all over on her...
Morris Stanley Montague
Aug 29, 2020
Morris Stanley Montague, 92 of Battle Creek and formerly of Marshall, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on Saturday, August 29, 2020.Morris was born to Clark and Myrtle (Bullock) Montague on May 14, 1928 in Cass City, Michigan. Morris grew up in the Thumb area and was a 1945 graduate of Cass City High School. He...
Mary Elizabeth Goldsmith (Betty) Mccarty
Aug 29, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Goldsmith McCarty (Betty)"Wahoo!" Let's take a boat ride!The children of Mary Elizabeth Goldsmith McCarty (Betty) tearfully but joyfully announce that their dear mother completed her 105-year mission to spread joy. From her home on Gull Lake, Richland, Michigan, with her family on hand, Betty passed from this earth to a new experience of love and remembrance. To family...
June Florence (Wilson) Filipowicz
Aug 28, 2020
June Florence Filipowicz of Richland, MI, June went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Leo and Florence Wilson, June 7, 1929 in West New York, New Jersey and was raised in Cliffside Park, NJ. June married Leo Filipowicz in 1947 and they lived together...
Carlene Roberta (Raquet) Zollner
Aug 24, 2020
Carlene Roberta (Raquet) Zollner, 71, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on April 4, 2020. Carlene was born September 14, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Roberta Raquet. She grew up in Birmingham, Michigan and was a 1966 graduate of Birmingham Groves High School. Carlene earned her Bachelor of Arts in Speech...
Alice Belin Fish
Aug 24, 2020
Alice Belin Fish of Hickory Corners, MI Alice, age 90, died peacefully at home in the presence of her family on Monday morning, August 24, 2020. Alice, the daughter of Henry Belin III and Katherine Hoffman Belin was born on June 25, 1930, in Scranton, PA. She grew up in Wavery, PA; attended boarding school at The Masters School at...
Jane Louise Tomlin
Aug 22, 2020
Jane Louise Tomlin, age 70, of Galesburg passed away Saturday morning, August 22, 2020 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Battle Creek on March 16, 1950 the daughter of Henry and Wilma (Siefke) Tomlin. Jane retired from Western Michigan University in 2012 after more than 22 years of service. She loved her pets and enjoyed playing on...
Dorothy Frances "Dot" Duggan
Aug 22, 2020
Dorothy Frances "Dot" (Harper) Duggan, 89, passed away on August 22, 2020 at her home in Augusta, Michigan. She was born on September 18, 1930 at Nichols Hospital in Battle Creek to Ray and Helen (Phillipson) Harper.Dorothy grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1950. She worked for the Regent Theatre in downtown Battle Creek...
Paulette Carmelita (Chimot) Campbell
Aug 20, 2020
Paulette Carmelita (Chimot) Campbell, 89, of Jackson and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Jackson County Medical Care Facility. Paulette was born July 16, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan the adopted daughter and only child of Emile Henry and Louise L. Chimot. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1949 graduate of...
Wendell Forrest Allen
Aug 20, 2020
Wendell Forrest Allen of Battle Creek, MI Wendell F. Allen, age 88, died peacefully Thursday evening, August 20, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence, Battle Creek following a brief illness. Wendell, the son of Winston and Margaret (Nunn) Allen, was born in Battle Creek on May 10, 1932. He was a 1949 graduate of Lakeview High School. Except for several...
David Kirk Woodworth
Aug 18, 2020
David Kirk Woodworth has been welcomed into the eternal presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 89. He has joined his parents, William and Mildred Woodworth, his sister Marylin Woodworth and brother Thomas Woodworth, his first wife Ruby Oleta Woodworth, and his granddaughter Lindsay Woodworth.Kirk is now survived by his children, David Woodworth (Cindi), Rodney...
Mary A. "Mickey" Gladych
Aug 16, 2020
Mary Ann "Mickey" Gladych, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020. She was born on January 19, 1938 to Anthony Joseph Jacob and Violet Elizabeth Wojcinski in Detroit Michigan.Mary was married to Norman Albert Gladych on November 5,1955 in Detroit Michigan. The couple raised five children; Brenda, Tony, Norman, Robert and Heather.Mary was a housewife who loved spending...
Benjamin L. Sherriff
Aug 16, 2020
Benjamin LaFever "Ben" Sherriff, 43 of Saline, MI and his beloved Gull Lake passed away peacefully with the lapping of the shoreline at his doorstep.Ben was born January 18, 1977 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Robert Craig "Skip" and Susan Elizabeth (Busch) Sherriff. Ben grew up in Hickory Corners and was a 1995 graduate of...
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