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Carol Hickman
Oct 14, 2012
Carol F. Hickman, age 73 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at her home. She was born March 13, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Raymond L. and Phyllis M. (Howard) Penn. Carol is survived by five children: Mary Lee (Andy) Norris of Baldwin City, Kansas, Jerry Hickman of Augusta, Chris (Sue) Hickman of Battle...
Sarah Eckstein
Oct 13, 2012
Sarah Kathryn “Kay” Eckstein, Age 89, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012. She was born March 31, 1923, near Olney, Illinois, the daughter of Freeman and Elizabeth (Dodd) Crane. She was raised near Bridgeport, IL, graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1940. She was married to Harold Eckstein in 1949 and traveled with her family to many...
Leota Bradley
Oct 13, 2012
Leota M. Bradley, Age 95, Of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. Leota was born on July 13, 1917, in Eaton County, MI, the daughter of Ray H. and Mayme (Hall) Chase. She had been an area resident since 1928 coming from Eaton County. On July 9, 1933, she was united in marriage to Duane...
Lena Bisko
Oct 11, 2012
Lena “Katie” Bisko, age 83 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012. She was born September 6, 1929 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Millard and Margaret Wolfe. Katie was a member of Battle Creek Friends Church, enjoyed her daily trips to McDonalds to visit with her friends and liked to take evening walks around the farm. On...
John Heffelfinger
Oct 10, 2012
John G. Heffelfinger, 75, of Battle Creek, passed away October 10, 2012. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 3pm Wednesday October 24, 2012 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.. Memorials may be made to the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility.
Dr. Harold Green
Oct 10, 2012
Dr. Harold E. Green, age 80 passed away October 10, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born in New England to Harold (Senior) and Theresa Green. He has been a resident of the Battle Creek area since 1960. Dr. Harold Green served in the United States Air Force as a Captain....
Esther Klammer
Oct 10, 2012
Esther A. Klammer, Age 91, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence surrounded by her family and friends. Esther Bisnett Arnold Dubman Klammer was the middle of 11 children born in Keeler, MI, to John and Ogzena Bisnett on September 8, 1921. She had four brothers and sisters. She married Ed Arnold...
Helen Compton
Oct 9, 2012
Helen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Michigan. For the last 2 1/2 years she made her home at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Helen was born in Reed, PA. on August 28, 1920. She was raised in Detroit, Michigan, one of eight children. Helen came to Battle Creek...
Betty Coy
Oct 5, 2012
Betty Jean Coy, age 89 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, October 5, 2012 at The Manor of Battle Creek. She was born July 30, 1923 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Charles and Cora (VanDee) Pallett. Betty had worked at Post Cereal, Transamerica Insurance; Gallagher’s Laundry and was the bookkeeper for Coy Trucking for many years. She was...
Keith Bernard Jr.
Sep 28, 2012
Keith E. Bernard Jr, 89, of Battle Creek passed away Friday September 28, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1923 in Clawson, MI to Keith E. and Mabel (Caulkins) Bernard. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Keith was united in marriage to Arlene A. O’Connell on March 23, 1947 in Battle Creek....
Kenneth Siemen
Sep 26, 2012
Kenneth J. Siemen, 84, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday September 26, 2012 at his home. He was born on May 4, 1928 in Port Huron, MI to Howard and Rose (Marone) Siemen. Ken graduated from Port Huron High School in 1946. He then served in the U.S. Navy during WWII at Adak, Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Ken married Elizabeth A....
Harold Sanger
Sep 25, 2012
Harold T. Sanger, Age 87, Of Battle Creek, Harold passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at Best Care Plus West, Foster Care Home in Marshall. Harold was born February 9, 1925, in Saginaw, MI, the son of Ray and Pauline (Schneider-Klugas) Sanger. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw. In 1948, he was united in marriage...
Bettylou Hutchings
Sep 24, 2012
Bettylou B. Hutchings, Age 84, Of Battle Creek, Died Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Legacy at The Oaks. Bettylou was born on November 16, 1927, in Bellevue, MI, the daughter of Carl A. and Effie I. (Dibble) Birdzell. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. On July 30, 1973, in Rolla, Missouri, she was united in marriage to...
June Fitzgerald
Sep 22, 2012
June E. Fitzgerald, 80, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday September 22, 2012 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born on June 5, 1932 in Rimer, PA to William J. and Mary (Craig) McEnteer. June came to Battle Creek in 1944 and attended Battle Creek Public Schools. She was married to Richard Savage and then Gayle Fitzgerald, both...
Grace Winslow
Sep 20, 2012
Grace Esther Winslow, age 79 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012 at her home. She was born July 9, 1933 in Bedford, Michigan the daughter of George Harper and Nina Bell (Cook) Akers. Grace worked at the Kellogg Company for several years, was a member of the O.E.S. Bedford Lodge #471, Community Hospital Auxiliary and volunteered at...
Neoma Allen
Sep 19, 2012
Neoma Mae Allen, age 89 of Battle Creek, formerly of Edmore, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She was born May 10, 1923 in Edmore, Michigan the daughter of Gustauv W. and Mae Belle (Brastington) Fredrickson. Mrs. Allen graduated from Edmore High School in 1938, Michigan State University in 1944 and returned to M.S.U. earning a Master’s Degree in...
Robert Gault
Sep 19, 2012
Robert “Bob” Claude Gault, Age 86, Of Battle Creek, Died at home on Wednesday, September 19, 2012, leaving his wife of 64 years, Mary V. Gault. He was born in Eau Claire, WI, on May 14, 1926 to Robert and Mae Gault. Robert faithfully served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corp as a Corpsman...
Jack Lebarre
Sep 16, 2012
Jack D. LeBarre, age 78 of Bradenton, FL, formally of Battle Creek, MI passed away Sunday September 16, 2012 after a brief illness in Bradenton, FL. He was born January 16, 1934 in Athens, MI to John and Olive (Mullen) LeBarre. Jack is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen (Dubman) LeBarre, three children: Mike (Melanie) LeBarre, Julie (Bill) Guzy, and...
Timothy Fontes
Sep 11, 2012
Timothy R. Fontes, age 35, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at his home. He was born September 12, 1976 in Vallejo, California the son of Norman E. and Sheryl (Marvin) Fontes. Tim attended Pennfield High School thru the 11th grade and then moved to Florida where he graduated from Pasco Comprehensive High School. He had a...
Harry Misner
Sep 11, 2012
Harry E. “Pete” Misner, 93, of East Leroy passed away Tuesday September 11, 2012 at his home. He was born on December 26, 1918 in Battle Creek to Harry E. and Cora B. (DePeel) Misner. Pete graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1937. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific and European Theaters. Pete...
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