All Obituaries

Miltiades “Mike” Polyviou, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 8, 2018.  He was born in Larnaca, Cyprus on January 18, 1941, later coming to Battle Creek in 1995.  He previously owned the Lakeview Family Restaurant in Battle Creek, Emily’s Kitchen in Fort Custer and currently the Lux Café.  Miltiades enjoyed traveling, food, and spending time with his family.  He is survived by his life long companion; Emily Petropoulos of Battle Creek,...

Norman W. Craven, age 92, of Battle Creek, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Norman was born on February 23, 1926, in Hastings, MI., the son of John and Golda (Shopbell) Craven. He lived in Pontiac, MI, before joining the U.S. Navy in 1944. After serving, he settled in Battle Creek where met his future wife, Katherine Knoll, who survives him. On February 25, 1949, they were married at the First United Methodist Church. Norman was a...

Steven G. Smith, age 65, of Galesburg, passed away on July 7, 2018.  He was born on January 6, 1953 in Battle Creek, the son of Frank and Betty (Worthington) Smith.  Steven graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1970.  He was previously employed by American Fire Apparatus then as a painter for Sweitzer Construction Company.  Stevens hobbies included flying ultralight airplanes and drones and working on his Dodge Challenger.  He devoted his time to making...

Died Monday, July 2, 2018, at Boschway Adult Foster Care. Sophie was born on February 5, 1919, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Josephine (Tomasczewski) Drewno. She attended St. Mary’s School in Bronson. Sophie had been an area resident since 1940. On September 16, 1939, she was united in marriage to Ignatz “Iggie” Frontczak who preceded her in death in 2002.  She worked for Darling Fixtures in Bronson and then for G.F. Post- Carton and Container Division as...

Died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. David was born on January 9, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Leonard and Donna (Zietlow) Radtke. He had been an area resident since 1969 coming from Milwaukee.  He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.  On May 7, 1955, he was united in marriage to the former Ruth I. Coleman who preceded him in death in 2003. He was employed with the United States Post Office for 33 years retiring in 1987. David was a...

Minnie Myrtle (Wooten) Larock, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed this earthly life on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born June 21, 1923 in Coffee County, Alabama the daughter of Isaac Henry and Mary Lou (Grimes) Wooten. She was employed with Alatex Shirt Company in Enterprise, Alabama as a seamstress and in later years Minnie worked for Sears Roebuck and Company in customer service. She was a talented seamstress who could stitch up an article of clothing in no...

Mason D. Mayo, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 27, 2018.  He was born on January 24, 1929 in Battle Creek, the son of Howard and Lillian (Mason) Mayo.  Mason graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1948.   He was formerly employed by the Kellogg Company from which he retired after twenty-five years of service.  Mason was a member of the Kellogg 25-year Club, American Legion, and Christ United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed playing golf,...

Died Friday, June 22, 2018, at Reflections Assisted Living. Mildred was born on September 18, 1931, in Sparta, TN, the daughter of Thomas R. and Nora Ann (Bumbalaugh) Rice.  She had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mildred married Fred M. Smith who preceded her in death on February 28, 1991. She was in charge of Volunteers at Bailey Park for over 40 years. Mildred was also the former owner of New York, New York restaurant. Surviving is her companion, Harry E. Scheuffele of Battle...

Rosalie T. Craytor, age 89, of Bedford Township, passed away on June 26, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on March 27, 1929 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Villard and Lodine (Osteshout) Mann.  Rosalie graduated from Lakeview High School in 1946.  She previously lived in Bull Head City, Arizona for thirty-five years before moving back to Battle Creek in 2002.  Rosalie and her former husband co-owned Hodies Hideaway Restaurant for several years, and later was co-owner...