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Helen Moore
Jun 9, 2014
Helen Jordan Moore, Age 97, Of Battle Creek, Died June 9, 2014 at Evergreen Manor. Helen was born on August 7, 1916, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Joseph and Raina J. (Georgess) Toteff. Before finishing high school Helen was an Ingenue- actress from 15 to 18 years of age with the Slout Players who came to Battle Creek annually, presenting...
The Rev. Richard Young
Jun 7, 2014
The Rev. Richard M. Young, Age 82, Of Athens, Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born November 5, 1931 in Buffalo, New York the son of Otto M. and Grace Irene (Bates) Young. He had been a resident of Athens since 1991. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 serving tours in both Korea...
Evelyn Serbantez
Jun 7, 2014
Evelyn Y. Serbantez, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born May 4, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of John Oliver and Ida Lee (Noland) Diehl. Evelyn moved with her family to Battle Creek in 1952 and was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. As a young girl in...
Larry Brandt
Jun 3, 2014
Larry C. “Lar” Brandt, Age 82, Of Battle Creek, Died peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his residence. Larry was born on October 27, 1931, in Alpena, MI, the son of Lawrence H. and Nellie S. (Watkins) Brandt. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Marshall High School in 1949. He married the former Sally A. Sharpsteen...
June Miller
Jun 1, 2014
June Eleanor Miller, Age 93, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Evergreen Senior Care. June was born on December 19, 1920, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Edward L. and Bernice Marie (Miller) Waterson. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended the Calhoun County Agricultural School and was a 1939 graduate of Battle...
Ruth Gamble
May 31, 2014
Ruth Faye Gamble, age 97 of Battle Creek, passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was born September 6, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Milton and Lovina (Oxley) Wise. She married Harold Roe in 1933. They farmed in the Fulton area for many years and later lived in Athens, Michigan. Harold passed away in 1992. In 1999 she...
Raymond Iler, Jr.
May 30, 2014
Raymond K. Iler, Jr. age 64 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 12, 1949 in Marshall, Michigan the son of Raymond Kenneth and Donna Elizabeth (Lake) Iler. Ray was a 1968 graduate of Harper Creek High School and following graduation enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served two years...
Joyce Mickenham
May 30, 2014
Joyce Leigh Mickenham, age 90 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at Bickford of Battle Creek. She was born March 16, 1924 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of George and Velva (Smith) Ferguson. Mrs. Mickenham was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. While attending Bible College in Zion, Illinois she met Raymond A. Mickenham, and...
Gayle Brannan
May 28, 2014
Gayle E. Brannan, Age 58, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Bronson Battle Creek. Gayle was born on September 29, 1955, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Nelson and Mildred (Radke) Brannan. He was a roofer for several years in the family business Brannan and Son. His passion was music and he played in several band in...
Joyce Bishop
May 27, 2014
Joyce “Joy” Bishop, Age 78, Of Battle Creek, It is with extreme sadness that the family of Joy Bishop announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law and friend on May 27, 2014, due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She was born on June 16, 1935, to Marjorie and Frederick J. Armentrout in West Mansfield, OH. She was...
Peter Francisco
May 18, 2014
Peter M. “Pete” Francisco, Age 56, Of Battle Creek, Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at his home. Peter was born on November 26, 1957, in Battle Creek, the son of Robert and Irmgard (Jung) Francisco. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School in 1975, where he played...
Michael Danis
May 16, 2014
Michael W. Danis (Michael D), of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. Mike born February 8, 1961 in Battle Creek, was the cherished son of Louis and Alwilda (Vanderbrook) Danis. In his last years Mike took care of his mother in their home, enjoyed being a grandpa, and drew closer to Jesus. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1979 and...
Yvonne Opala
May 12, 2014
Yvonne Mardelle Opala, age 75, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014 at her home. She was born July 3, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Garland Stewart and Beulah Jean (Hawk) Sneed. Yvonne was a lifelong resident of the area and worked at the Kellogg Company from 1974 until her retirement in 1994. On June...
Wanda Mccomb
May 10, 2014
Wanda L. McComb, Age 87, Of Hickory Corners, Died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center. Wanda was born on April 28, 1927, the daughter of Louis and Isabelle Dempsey. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. In 1964 she was united in marriage to Ronald McComb who preceded her...
Jack Post
May 9, 2014
Jack R. Post, Age 70, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Jack was born on February 6, 1944, in Lafayette, IN. the son of Roy N. and Eleanor (Carter) Post. Jack was a 1962 graduate of Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground, IN. He had been an area resident since...
Barthell White
May 8, 2014
Barthell Cornelius White was born on October 19, 1944 in River Rouge, Michigan at home to the union of Adam and Maybelle White. He was the third of four children. He was a member of the St. John AME Church in River Rouge. He attended the River Rouge Public School system in which enjoyed performing in the marching band in...
Lapreal Kelley
May 8, 2014
LaPreal Adelaide Kelley, age 89 of Bellevue, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was born February 22, 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Floyd and Roberta (Rapp) Rankin. Mrs. Kelley attended the Eagle School, was a charter member of Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling and a member of the Bedford Lionness Club. She enjoyed crocheting,...
John Lohrstorfer, Sr
May 5, 2014
Lt. John E. Lohrstorfer, Sr., retired, Michigan State Police, Age 89, Of Battle Creek, John E. Lohrstorfer, Sr. passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at his home. He was born February 13, 1925 to Nina (Heck) and Milton John Lohrstorfer at home in Clinton Twp., MI. In 1943 he graduated from Mt. Clemens High School. John was a decorated WWII...
Jane Young
May 4, 2014
Sunday May 4, 2014, Jane Elizabeth Young, 89, went to be with her Lord. She is now enjoying life pain free with her husband of 59 years Rexford C. Young, daughter Marcia G. Young and favorite aunt and friend Mary (Moo) Ritzler. She is also preceded in death by her parents Catherine (Eigenbrode) and Harold Porter, brothers Marvin (Tommie) Porter, Robert...
Laura Janus
May 4, 2014
Laura Janus, age 84, of Corpus Christi, TX and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014. She was born March 29, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Orville and Dorothy (Case) Smith, Sr. Mrs. Janus had been a resident of Battle Creek for most of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic...
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