Obituaries

Aug 12, 2014

Rev. Charles Richard Sandum, age 79, passed away on August 12, 2014 in Battle Creek, MI.  He was born on February 9, 1935 to Carl  and Stella (Bottcher) Sandum in Austin, Minnesota.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol Sandum, three sons, Steven (Antoinnette), Keith (Kim) and Tom (Laurie),  9 grandchildren and one brother, Allan Sandum.  He was preceded in death by...

Aug 9, 2014

Nelson L.  Kreuze, Age 91, Of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Nelson was born on September 30, 1922, in Grand Rapids, MI,  the son of Lambertus and Dena (TenCate) Kreuze. He was a 1939 graduate of Holland High School.  He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 serving on...

Aug 4, 2014

Samuel  J. Underwood, 65 of Battle Creek, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, August 4, 2014. Sam was born in Gladwin, Michigan to Jesse and Rose Underwood, graduated from Allegan High School and Ferris State College.  He was currently employed at Consumers Energy in Fleet Services and previously retired from the City of Battle Creek Equipment Center. Sam spent many years...

Aug 2, 2014

Velma Louise Oliverio, Age 87, Of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, August 2, 2014, at her residence. Velma was born on February 25, 1927, in Harrisburg, IL, the daughter of Charles and Marjorie Young. She had been a lifelong resident of the area. Velma was united in marriage to William B. Oliverio who preceded her in death in 1979. Velma was...

Jul 31, 2014

Hyram B. Allen, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born September 19, 1925 in Salyersville, Kentucky the son of Oliver and Myrtle (Craft) Allen. Mr. Allen moved to Battle Creek in 1944 and went to work at Clark Equipment Company retiring in 1983. On March 13,...

Jul 26, 2014

L. Eileen Beebe, Age 88, Of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, July 26, 2014, in Battle Creek. She was born on June 20, 1926, the daughter of George and Dorothy (Corey) Tuck. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School. On April 12, 1946, she was united in marriage to Carroll E. Beebe who preceded...

Jul 25, 2014

Dale L. Coffman, age 77, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born May 22, 1937 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Dale Wilson and Christina Frances (Kaufman) Coffman. Dale graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956 and went on to own/operate the Coffman Printing Company from 1960 to 1997. He loved to go...

Jul 20, 2014

Patricia J. VanZandt, age 70, of Marshall and Battle Creek, MI died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL.  Patricia was born in Highland Park, MI on June 29, 1944, the daughter of Elvin & Agnes (Tucker) Ringelberg.  She graduated from Marshall High School in 1962.  She worked as a server and receptionist before becoming a small business owner.  Patricia is...

Jul 20, 2014

Thelma E. Nay, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014. She was born October 6, 1923 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Israel Austin and Charlotte (Bacon) DeLano. Mrs. Nay was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Bedford Chapter #471 Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed both square and round dancing and...

Jul 19, 2014

John Steven Banaszak, age 69, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was born December 11, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of John Joseph and Mary Agnes (Joswiak) Banaszak. John attended St. Philip High School and graduated from Lakeview High School. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from August 30, 1966 until...

Jul 19, 2014

Harriet R. (Wassenaar) Reed of Springfield, died July 19, 2014.  She was born May 4, 1927 in McBain, MI the daughter of Jan Annes Wassenaar, of the Netherlands, and Mary Sophia (Clemence) Wassenaar of Dowling, MI. She attended the Parker and Monroe Schools in Barry County for elementary grades and Springfield School for the fifth through the ninth grades.  In 1945 she...

Jul 19, 2014

Dorothy M. VanDorsten, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014. She was born April 22, 1926 in Three Rivers, Michigan the daughter of Lewis and Esther (Teadt) Custer. On February 13, 1944 Dorothy was united in marriage to Richard A. VanDorsten who preceded her in death on October 28, 2013. She was also preceded in death...

Jul 18, 2014

Wayne J. Raymond, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. He was born June 23, 1931 in Pennfield, Michigan the son of Louis L. and Etta Belle (Pollard) Raymond. Wayne graduated from Lakeview High School in 1949 where he played baseball and went on to play for the Archway Cookie Team. Prior to his retirement, Wayne...

Jul 18, 2014

Sharon A. Mead, age 70, of Union City, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014. She was born April 15, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Glen and Shirley (Powell) Crawmer. Sharon graduated from Lakeview High School. She was a very giving person and volunteered in many organizations including Hospice and the American Cancer Society. On April 4, 1964...

Jul 14, 2014

William “Bill” Decker, age 75 of East Leroy, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. He is now in Heaven with Jesus, reconnecting with those who have gone before him. Bill was born July 13, 1939 in Traverse City, Michigan the son of Alvin and Nela (Beach) Decker. He was a 1957 graduate of Athens High School and served in the...

Jul 13, 2014

Frances A. Hetz, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. She was born November 2, 1932 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Shirley George and Jennie Sarah (Talbot) VanDyke. A 1951 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Mrs. Hetz worked at the Kellogg Company until her retirement in 1988 and was a member of...

Jul 12, 2014

Jul 3, 2014

William James “Jim”  Kingsnorth, Age 82, Of Battle Creek, Died Thursday, July 3, 2014, at his residence. Jim was born March 16, 1932, in Battle Creek at the old Nichols Hospital. The son of William and Genevieve (Alleshouse) Kingsnorth. He was raised in Battle Creek, attending Post Schools, Wattle Park School, Francisco School(A one room School in Ceresco), South Eastern and...

Jul 2, 2014

Janiece Ellen Wallace, age 83 of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 after a long illness. Janiece was born on June 13, 1931 in Barry County, Michigan the daughter or Neil H and Doris E. (Wilbur) Brady. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1949 and attended Barry County Normal College. She was employed by the Kellogg...

Jun 30, 2014

Dale E. Traister, Age 79, Of Battle Creek, Died Monday, June 30, 2014, at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Dale was born on December 30, 1934, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Roy E. and Evelyn R. (Wenninger) Traister. He had been a lifelong area resident and attended Battle Creek Central High School.  He and Mary had wintered the last...