Obituaries
Jeanette Iris (Miller) Barve
Oct 26, 2019
Jeanette Iris Barve, 74, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully at her residence, with her caregiver and friend at her side, on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Jeanette was born August 25, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Henry J.L. and Hazel K. (Bradd) Miller. She graduated from Pennfield High School and was employed as a special needs...
Fred L. Shaw
Oct 24, 2019
Fred L. Shaw, 89, of Battle Creek, died October 24, 2019. Fred was born March 29, 1930 in Battle Creek to Ralph and Bethal (Rose) Shaw. Fred worked at Post Cereals for 36 years before his retirement in 1985. Fred married the former Elizabeth Ann Godsey in 1977. Fred and Ann moved to Arizona after Fred's retirement. There Fred enjoyed...
Dennis W. Momenee
Oct 22, 2019
Dennis William "D-Byrd" Momenee of Bellevue, MI.Dennis, age 25, died unexpectedly Tuesday Morning October 22, 2019. Dennis, son of William D. Momenee and Amanda J. Bryant (Taylor) was born on June 4, 1994.Dennis enjoyed spending time with his children and family, fishing, writing music and entertaining friends and fans alike. Dennis would never pass up an opportunity to play paintball...
Beatrice A. "Bea" Dobos
Oct 19, 2019
Beatrice A. "Bea" Dobos, age 94, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, October 19, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on September 8, 1925, the loving daughter of Leo and Wilma (Arnold) Bowers and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Along with taking care of her family, Bea was the office manager at Dobos Lawnmower...
Robert Michael Mike Howley
Oct 18, 2019
Robert Michael "Mike" Howley, 74, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Friday, October 18, 2019.Mike was born July 5, 1945 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of James Francis and Eleanor Marie (Goshorn) Howley. He grew up in Wheeling, WV and attended Wheeling Catholic Central through his junior year and was a 1963...
Barbara L. Eddinger
Oct 16, 2019
Barbara Lou Eddinger, 90, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died peacefully at The Legacy at Northpointe Woods on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 after a day with family at her side. Barbara was born November 14, 1928, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Glenn William Govier and Jennie (Rousch) Govier. She was a 1946 graduate of Battle Creek Central High...
John Floyd Lanko, Ii
Oct 15, 2019
John F. Lanko, II, 48, of Battle Creek, died suddenly on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. John was born January 13, 1971 in Battle Creek to Johnny and Margaret (Organ) Lanko. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and was a jack of all trades for many years before working at the Fort Custer National Cemetery and the VA Hospital....
Carol Ellen Swaffield
Oct 14, 2019
Carol Ellen SwaffieldIt is our time to celebrate the life of Carol Ellen Swaffield, age 77, who passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence of Battle Creek, MI. In the last few weeks of her life, Carol was surrounded by loving family and friends.Carol, the daughter of Helen Cameron and Frank Cameron, was born...
Forrest G. "Jerry" Parsons
Oct 13, 2019
Forrest G. "Jerry" Parsons, Jr. of Battle Creek, MI Jerry, age 57, died unexpectedly after suffering an apparent heart attack on Sunday evening, October 13, 2019 at his residence. Jerry, the son of Forrest G. Parsons, Sr. & Barbara L. Henderson, was born in Battle Creek on June 9, 1962; was a lifetime resident and a 1980 graduate of Battle...
Martin Ross Whiting
Oct 12, 2019
Martin Ross Whiting, age 62, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on August 9, 1957, the son of Melvin and Joann (Alexander) Whiting. Martin graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1975 and furthered his education at Michigan...
Edith B. Walsh
Oct 8, 2019
Edith B Walsh 103, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 8, 2019 with her family by her side. Edith was born March 12, 1916 in Alba, Michigan to Charles and Jerusha Bell (Kidder) Bogue. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1935. She loved gardening and was an avid seamstress.She was employed by Willow...
Verne R. Nafziger
Oct 8, 2019
Verne R. Nafziger of Richland, MI Verne, age 94, died peacefully Tuesday evening, October 8, 2019 at the Heritage Assisted Living of Battle Creek, MI with his loving family at his side. Verne, the son of Walter K. and Leila M. Nafziger, was born in Cleghorn, IA on March 15, 1925 and was a 1943 graduate of Cleghorn High School....
Terry Lee Meyers
Oct 7, 2019
Terry Lee Meyers, age 68, of Battle Creek died Monday afternoon, October 7, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Kalamazoo on June 10, 1951, the son of Earl and LuLu (Rietkerk) Meyers, Jr. and graduated from Otsego High School. Terry worked as a goldsmith/jeweler in Kalamazoo for 15 years and then went on to retire from Systex...
Gaylord John Herman Phillips
Oct 5, 2019
Gaylord John Herman Phillips passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5th, 2019, after a long battle with Emphysema and COPD. Gaylord was born on October 7, 1954 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Herman and Barbara (Willavize) Phillips. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and worked as a painter and construction laborer in the area most of his life....
Shirley E. Trewhella
Oct 4, 2019
Shirley E. Trewhella, 94, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Many knew Shirley as their piano teacher, as she taught piano for 62 years in Battle Creek. Shirley was born in Negaunee, Michigan to John and Emma Kutchie. In 1942, during WWII, she graduated from St Paul's High School in Negaunee, and...
Marilyn M. Beronja
Oct 3, 2019
Marilyn M. Beronja, 92, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Thursday evening, October 3, 2019. She was born in Battle Creek on May 30, 1927, the daughter of Kenneth and Vera (Gibson) Minier and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1945. Marilyn worked in various secretarial positions over the years and retired from the Cook...
Dale R."Randy" Johnson
Oct 3, 2019
Dale R."Randy" Johnson of Gull Lake (Richland), MI Randy, age 74, passed away on Thursday October 3, 2019 at his home on Gull Lake surrounded by his loving family and friends. Dale was born August 14th, 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Dale and Betty (Miller) Johnson. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1963 and received a Bachelor degree...
Lucy Mae (Rohlf) Wise
Oct 1, 2019
Lucy Mae (Rohlf) Wise of Richland, MI Lucy, age 88, died Tuesday morning, October 1, 2019 at Medilodge of Westwood, Kalamazoo, MI following a long illness. Lucy was born in Bellevue, OH on April 23, 1931; was a 1949 graduate of Bellevue (OH) High School and the family moved to this area in 1973. She was a member of The...
Richard Russell "Dick" Taylor
Sep 29, 2019
Richard Russell "Dick" Taylor, 88 of Battle Creek died peacefully in his sleep, with his family at his side, on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Bronson Battle Creek.Dick was born September 15, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Russell B. and Marguerite A. (Rolfe) Taylor. He was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. After graduation...
Carole Knibloe
Sep 29, 2019
Carole R. Knibloe of Gull Lake (Augusta), MI Carole Knibloe, aged 83, died Sunday, September 29, 2019 at her home on Gull Lake, Michigan. The daughter of Glen and Vera (Strong) Rice, Carole was born in Traverse City, Michigan on June 21, 1936. Carole married Peter Gilbert Knibloe on December 29, 1957 at Kanley Chapel in Kalamazoo. She is survived...
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