All Obituaries

Richard N. Riegel, age 94, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. He was born November 19, 1925 in Assyria Township, Michigan the son of Nicholas and Helen (Pufpaff) Riegel. Richard was a 1944 graduate of Bellevue High School and served in the United States Army Air Corps. He retired from Michigan Carton in 1989 after 43 years of service. Richard was a member of Baseline United Methodist Church, The National Rifle Association, was a talented small engine mechanic and enjoyed...

Elizabeth Margaret "Lucy" Bouchard, age 95, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. She was born September 3, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of John and Serena (Shimon) Choma and graduated from Morris High School (P.S. 10) in the Bronx. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Addison J. Bouchard on August 24, 1986, their son James Bouchard, her brother Chuck Choma and her parents. She is survived by four children: Donna (Rick) Dilling, David...

Floyd James Sampson, age 79 of Mill Lake, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 surrounded by his family and special nieces Jenny Artz and Marissa Artz.  Floyd was born February 26, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Charles Edward and Fanny Mae (Salyer) Sampson. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard for several years and retired from Michigan Paperboard after 41 years of services. He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, bowling, spending time with his family and teasing everybody....

Yolanda Polanco Ambriz Estrada Holt, 90, of Santa Ana, California, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peaceably from natural causes at her home surrounded by family on May 20, 2020.   Yolanda was born September 9, 1929 in Los Angeles, California the daughter of Yndelico and Henrietta (Polanco) Estrada. Yolanda, along with her siblings (4 sisters/1 brother) were raised during the Great Depression.  At a young age, Yolanda earned money as a live-in maid starting in...

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Myrtle “Mert” B. Chandler passed into new life on June 3, 2020.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan.  After graduating from the University of Michigan School of Nursing, she married Edward M. Chandler.  They moved to Battle Creek, and raised their three daughters; Martha, Christine and Catherine.  Their lives were blessed with nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.  With a love for the state of Michigan, she...

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Wilma (Donbrock) Klacking, age 95, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in the loving arms of her daughter and son-in-law Vito (Carol) Vitti.  Wilma was born on February 27, 1925 in Reading, MI to Otto Donbrock and Lurue (Arnold) Donbrock. They both preceded her in death. On April 18, 1944, she married Earl Albert Klacking and traveled with him to Camp Maxie, TX where he was stationed with the U.S. Army Tank Destroyers until he shipped overseas to Europe....

Martha L. Moss, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 25, 2020 at the Laurels of Galesburg.  She was born on April 30, 1938 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Beulah (Alexander) Morehead.  Martha was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956, then worked doing secretarial jobs for various companies in the area.  She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds, riding motorcycles, and had a love for cats and dogs.  She...

Keith Leroy Morgan, age 58, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 21, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born on October 25, 1961 in Battle Creek, the son of Gerald and Dianna (Bowen) Morgan.  Keith loved being with friends and family.  He enjoyed being outside in the summer, his favorite holiday was the 4th of July.  Keith enjoyed going to Wild Mike’s to see his cousin, Darla.  Keith was a big jokester and always loved to make people laugh.  He...