Obituaries

Feb 25, 2016

Donna Jean (Fuelling) Bowers, age 78, of Battle Creek went to meet her God after a brief illness on Thursday, February 25, 2016. She was born March 18, 1937 in Three Rivers, Michigan the daughter of Ralph and Genevieve (Bloom) Fuelling. Donna graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1955 and worked in the cafeteria at Lakeview High School for...

Feb 23, 2016

James T. Rounds, age 89, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday February 23, 2016, at The Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. James was born on June 27, 1926, in McDonald, Ohio the son of Joseph and Mary Rounds. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and went on to graduate from Wayne State College. He then earned a Master...

Feb 23, 2016

Phyllis Lorraine Shook, a long-time resident of the Battle Creek area, died Tuesday February 23, 2016 at Zephyrhills Florida Hospital at the age of 88. She was born April 17, 1927 in Durand Michigan the daughter of Eugene and Ora (Colf) Goul. A 1945 graduate of Durand High School, she attended most every class reunion including last year which was...

Feb 20, 2016

Barbara Ann Hawthorne, age 68, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was born February 16, 1948 in Monroe, Wisconsin the daughter of Duane Melvin and Margaret K. (Krahenbuhl) Hawthorne. Barbara earned an Associate Degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor Degree in Education, and taught special education in Illinois for ten years. She moved to Battle Creek in...

Feb 18, 2016

Ronald D.  Behrndt, age 79, of Battle Creek, Went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2016. This servant of God will be missed by all who were touched by his loving and giving heart. Ron was born September 25, 1936 in Battle Creek, MI, to Edward C. and Gertrude M. (Toeller) Behrndt. He had been a lifelong...

Feb 16, 2016

Thomas C. “Tom” Roberts, Age 68, Of Battle Creek, Died February 16, 2016. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Feb 12, 2016

Edith Mary Roberts, Age 95, Of Battle Creek, Died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Lakeview Senior Living. Edith was born on February 11, 1921, in Hancock, MI, the daughter of Thomas A. and Edith M. (Yagel) Coon. She was united in marriage to Dash C. Roberts who preceded her in death in 1977. She was also preceded in death by...

Feb 10, 2016

Carolyn L.  Burnett, Age 95, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Carolyn was born on January 23, 1921, in Sherwood, MI, the daughter of Ruell and Mary (Sladic) Adams. She had been a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Sherwood High School where she was valedictorian and was awarded a scholarship from the State of Michigan. Carolyn...

Feb 7, 2016

Todd J.  Leins, Age 46, Died February 7, 2016. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 6:00 p.m., at the Church of God of Prophecy on Dickman Road. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Feb 7, 2016

Glenadine Janet “Dingo” Tiller, age 89, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Trudy’s Home. She was born March 17, 1926 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Ronald Glen and Dorothy Mae (Mingle) Masters. Glenadine was a 1944 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, attended Kellogg Community College and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Fine...

Feb 3, 2016

Naomi L.  Okeneske, Age 91, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. Naomi was born on October 16, 1924, in Clinton, IN, the daughter of James and Angeline (Fireeno) Pessetti. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and had been employed at Weston Biscuit before raising her family. On July 12, 1952, she was...

Feb 2, 2016

KATHERINE GOLUBIC-WILLBUR, Age 84.  Writing an obituary for a parent is probably one of the most difficult things to do .  Words don’t come, emotions are too high, and it takes all skill and strength to do. On February 2, 2016,  Katherine M. Golubic-Willbur escaped the torture that dementia had inflicted upon her.; theft of the mind.  She is the widow of Gerald W....

Feb 1, 2016

James T.  Davis, Age 62, Of Battle Creek, Died February 1, 2016. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Feb 1, 2016

Errol “Jim” Latty, Sr, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. He was born August 24, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Earle Raymond and Aida Marion (Young) Latty. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and worked at Eaton Manufacturing for over 20 years where he was a welder...

Feb 1, 2016

David S. Potter, son of the late Jack E. Potter and the late Guila R. Potter, passed away suddenly at the age of 68 on Monday, February 1, 2016. David was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1972 after serving 4 years on the U.S.S. Enterprise.  David was a Technician at Eaton Proving...

Jan 30, 2016

Lucille M. Parmelee, Age 93, Of Battle Creek, Lucille passed away peacefully at home, cared for by her daughter and granddaughter, after a brief illness. She was born to Herman and Cecile (Berquist) Capelle January 11, 1923.  Lucille lived in Battle Creek her entire life.  She married Richard Parmelee July 31, 1949.  They were married for 37 years.  He preceded her in death in...

Jan 28, 2016

Anna W. Martin, age 95, of Battle Creek and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Brookdale Battle Creek. She was born July 30, 1920 in Ballymena, Ireland the daughter of John and Sadie (Stokes) Wilson. Ann came to Philadelphia with her parents in 1923 at the age of 3 and lived there until her marriage...

Jan 22, 2016

Pamela Cynthia Lane Bates, age 89, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Bronson at Home Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Pam was born April 5, 1926 in Seven Oaks, England.  Pam was the daughter of Hubert Edward Firmstone Onions and Veronica Cynthia (Lane) Onions.  Both her parents preceded her in death. Pamela was married June 3, 1945...

Jan 19, 2016

Leo G. “Lee” Donley, Age 82, Of Morrison, TN, Formerly of Battle Creek, Died January 19, 2016, in McMinnville, TN. Leo was born on April 18, 1933, in Battle Creek, the son of Cecil and Delilah (Englehart) Donley. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On July 23, 1976, he was united in...

Jan 17, 2016

Robert W. Allen, 92, of Battle Creek, formerly of Edmore

Robert passed away January 17, 2016. He was born on March 2, 1923 in Jonesville, MI.  After graduating high school and starting college he joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He crossed the Rhine fighting the Germans in 1944.  After returning...