All Obituaries

Sharon A. Richardi, age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 16, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on July 12, 1943 in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of Pete and Grace (Bomia) Raymond.  Sharon was a homemaker and was previously employed by Big Wheel, Target and the Elite Company.  She also was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church.  Sharon enjoyed gardening, collecting elephant figurines, bingo, bowling, softball and loved spending time with her great...

Joan Moulds passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born May 14, 1933, in Sherwood, MI, the only daughter of Willet L. and Faye E. (Obenour) Whitmore. She married Phillip R. Moulds on March 27, 1954 in Battle Creek and had three children; Susan, Jeannie and Mark Moulds. Joan had several jobs throughout her life besides being a loving, caring and supporting daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She worked hard to take care of her...

Clara J. Tooley, age 92, of Albion, Michigan, passed away on July 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born on April 23, 1927 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Brooks) Butler.  Clara was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Charlotte High School.  She was a home maker, who enjoyed knitting, sewing, cross-stitch, rock collecting, grooming dogs and had a love for animals.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Tooley in...

Tom, age 69, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2019, overlooking Beadle Lake, following a ten year battle with cancer. He fought to the end and has come out a winner.             A funeral service for Tom will be at St. Philip Church, 30 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI 49017, on Tuesday, July 16th at 11:00. The family will be greeting friends starting at 10:00 at the church. The celebration of Tom's life will continue...

  Died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services. Irene was born on March 6, 1927, in Wheaton, IL, the daughter of William H. and Emma (Zarndt) Winthers. She had been an area resident Since the 1950’s. On September 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Jesse D. Snyder who precede her in death in 1986. Irene worked for Thomas solvent Company as an Executive Secretary and office manager until her retirement.  She was a member of Trinity United...

Irma Marie Webber, age 106, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born September 23, 1912 in Greenville, Michigan the daughter of John Alexander and Nellie Elizabeth (Jones) Miller. Mrs. Webber was an administrator for the Battle Creek Public Schools for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing bridge with the retired teacher’s group and with the Battle Creek Women’s Social Club where she was a past president, and spent many years knitting caps...

Eleanor (Ellie), 92, of Battle Creek, peacefully passed on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the comfort of her home, two days shy of her 93rd birthday.  Eleanor Lucille Benner was born to Dr. George and Regina (Brodbeck) Benner in Milford, Illinois on May 24, 1926 and later raised in Woodland, Michigan. A 1944 graduate of Woodland High School, Eleanor went on to earn a degree in dental hygiene from The University of Michigan where she also formed lifelong bonds with her Alpha Gamma Delta...

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Joyce E. Brown, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home. She was born February 2, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of John A. and Beatrice H. (Mosher) Simmons. Joyce worked at Miller Jewelry following her graduation from Battle Creek Central High School in 1952 and retired from the Kellogg Company after 22 years of service. She was a member of the Bedford Chapter #471 Order of the Eastern Star and enjoyed working in her yard. Joyce was preceded in...

Connie Sue Stemley,  77, passed away June 19, 2019 in her home with her loving daughter near her side after a brief yet strong battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Dayton, TN to the late Fred & Lillian McJunkin on November 22, 1941. Connie was a free spirit who loved to travel in her youth and was always up for an adventure. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her daughter. She had a feisty spirit and a good heart as she often gave her last to those who needed it...