Obituaries

Oct 28, 2011

Judith Ann “Judy” McDermott, Age 72, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Judy was born on October 24, 1939, in East Chicago, IN, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Shurman) Meger. She had been a resident of the area since 1974, coming from East Chicago. She was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School in Hammond, IN....

Oct 27, 2011

Annette Elizabeth Tharp (nee Dorr) passed away peacefully October 27, 2011 in San Antonio, TX, she was 87.  She was born in Ware, Massachusetts on December 31, 1923 and came to live in Battle Creek in 1953.  Mrs. Tharp is preceded in death by her husband Maurice B. Tharp; parents Harry J. Dorr and Elda A. (Bousquet) Dorr; sisters Jane Bronnes and...

Oct 24, 2011

Oct 24, 2011

OndaVere G. (Schragg) Bonke, 85, of Battle Creek passed away on Monday, October 24, 2011 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to the late Grace (York) Schragg-Lyon and William “Ralph” Schragg on January 7, 1926. She married William H. Bonke on June 6, 1951. He preceded her in death. OndaVere graduated from Battle Creek Central...

Oct 22, 2011

Anna  Mae  Bellinger, Age 89, of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Bronson Battle Creek. Anna was born on August 24, 1922, the daughter of Brian and Carrie (Mason) Lierly. Anna was employed a Luigis- Ora’s Steak House, Williams House Hotel, The Clock Restaurant, Gieske and Sons and the American Legion Post 298. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with...

Oct 12, 2011

Betty Ann Ball, Age 80, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, October 12, 2011, in Battle Creek. Betty was born on July 18, 1931, in Weld County, Colorado, the daughter of Jake and Ida (Rau) Krieger. She was a 1949 graduate of Kersey High School in Colorado, and then attended Parks School of Business. On December 17, 1950, she was united...

Oct 12, 2011

Janet L. Hendrick, 59 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence with her family by her side. She was born April 17, 1952 in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of Eugene Blair and Peggy Gillette and moved to Battle Creek with her family in 1955 at the age of 3. She obtained...

Oct 11, 2011

Bertha Reyna Avila of Marshall formerly of Battle Creek, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 while at home in the loving care of her husband Oscar of 51 years and her children: Andrew Avila (Judith), Kathleen Boyer (Rick), Patricia Daws (Donald), Yolanda Glidden (Bruce), John Avila, Vivian Avila and Christine Olguin (Steve).  Bertha was a...

Oct 10, 2011

George A. Schroeder, 75, of Battle Creek passed away Monday October 10, 2011 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born on September 28, 1936 in Springfield to John and Inez (Reynolds) Schroeder. George worked as butcher in his parent’s grocery store, Jack’s Market, while going to school in Springfield and then Lakeview Schools. He served in the U.S. Army from...

Oct 10, 2011

Lacy  Jane  Faber, Age 2, Of Battle Creek, Lacy Jane Faber went to be with our Heavenly Father while surrounded by her parents and close relatives. She passed peacefully on Monday, October 10, 2011. Lacy was born on March 5, 2009, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Tom and Mary (Lantinga) Faber who survive. She was a fun-loving yet spirited child, full...

Oct 9, 2011

Shirley Jean Grumeretz, 63 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her home. She was born March 28, 1948 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Tarut Marshall and Edith Pearl (King) Smith. Shirley enjoyed genealogy and loved to plan the annual family reunion. She also enjoyed cross stitch and quilting, stamp and coin collecting, and playing...

Oct 4, 2011

Margit Emese Seeberger, 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence.  Emese was born on December 17, 1942 in Budapest, Hungary. Her family migrated to the United States in 1952 and settled in the Hyde Park district of Chicago. Emese married Joseph Seeberger and had four sons.  Emese and Joe moved their family to Battle...

Oct 1, 2011

IVAN PATERNOSTER, 84, known to friends as ‘Pat,’ entered the Lord’s presence October 1, 2011, joining his beloved Juanita, who preceded him on August 23 after 55 years of marriage. Born March 10, 1927, in Walthamstow (London), England, to Ernest Frederick and Barbara Beatrice Paternoster, he grew up with his two older brothers, Arthur and Leonard, and younger sister Sheila....

Sep 30, 2011

Joseph Tabiadon, 89 of Battle Creek, died Friday, September 30, 2011 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born November 25, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Italian immigrants, Louis and Anna (Rossi) Tabiadon. A lifelong resident of the area, he worked at Michigan Tile and Terrazzo for 14 years and retired in 1983 from the Eaton...

Sep 26, 2011

Montabell M. Sweet, 83, of Battle Creek passed away Monday September 26, 2011 at home. She was born on October 24, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Arthur and Agnes (Annaball) Scofield. Montabell was employed by Leila Hospital in the Dietary Dept. for 27 years, retiring in 1990. She is survived by sons, Michael E. Dunlap and Rick R. Dunlap, a...

Sep 23, 2011

Mary  Rebecca Slaughter, Age 88, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Friday, September 23, 2011.  She was born April 29, 1923, in Londonderry, Ireland, the daughter of Harry and Sarah Crockett. She came to the United States at the age of 3 with her parents. Mary retired after 25 years working at Sears in the Livonia/Novi area. She loved gardening, watching the birds...

Sep 21, 2011

William Lester Stone, 83 of Bellevue, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011. He was born July 3, 1928 in Crandall, Tennessee the son of Lee and Ada (Bateman) Stone. Mr. Stone served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, from January 28, 1953 to January 27, 1955. Following his discharge he moved to Battle Creek and worked at the V.A....

Sep 18, 2011

Richard E. Harper, 85, of Battle Creek, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday September 18, 2011 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born on June 7, 1926 in Battle Creek to Elmer E. and Lillian M. (Rice) Harper. Richard graduated from Lakeview High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on...

Sep 17, 2011

Kathryn M. Reed, 91, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday September 17, 2011 at Heartland Health Center.  She was born on October 6, 1919 in Barry County, MI to Asa K. and Alfretta (Dingman) Stanton. Kay graduated from Lakeview High School in 1939. On May 25, 1940 she was married to Warren W. Reed in Angola, IN. Kay was a devoted...

Sep 15, 2011

Joan M.  Hartley, Age 81, Of Battle Creek, Died Thursday, September 15, 2011, at Borgess Medical Center. Joan was born on December 19, 1929, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of James R. and Florence Schaeffer. She was a graduate of Holy Family School in Dayton. Joan had been an area resident for 40 years coming from Ohio.  On November 20, 1948, she...