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Maxine Fredericks
May 1, 2011
Maxine Ruth Fredericks, Age 88 Of Battle Creek Died Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Wynwood of Meridian, Haslett, MI. Maxine was born on December 19, 1922, in Shelbyville, MO, the daughter of Irvin and Sylvia (Boster) Lambeth. On August 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harry J. Fredericks and after 57 years of marriage he preceded her in death on November...
Reed Nelson
Apr 30, 2011
Reed Nelson, 91 of Battle Creek, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born April 4, 1920 in Downers Grove, Illinois the son of DeWitte and Bertha (Hockett) Nelson. Reed graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1938 and the Michigan College of Mining and Technology (now known as Michigan Technological University)...
Joseph Tubilewicz, Sr.
Apr 30, 2011
Joseph John Tubilewicz, Sr., 87 of Battle Creek, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. He was born July 6, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Mary (Belaski) Tubilewicz. Joe graduated from Lane Technical High School in Chicago and enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII. Overseas duty stations included Japan, Germany, Formosa and Korea....
Carolyn Hursh
Apr 26, 2011
In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place and there won't be any services.
Helen Busefink
Apr 25, 2011
Helen Jean Busefink (nee Thompson)age 82 Died on April 25, 2011 in Bradenton, Florida. Helen was born on January 17, 1929 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Helen moved to Battle Creek during her youth and in 1948 married Sam Busefink. Helen had a long and interesting career with the Kellogg Company as the Executive Receptionist from 1946 to 1984 where she interacted...
Wayne Tice
Apr 25, 2011
Wayne E. Tice Battle Creek Wayne E. Tice, 93, of Battle Creek passed away Monday April 25, 2011 at The Oakes of NorthPointe Woods. He was born on September 11, 1917 in Battle Creek to Paul F. and Madge C. (Sprague) Tice. Wayne married Elizabeth M. Vosburgh on September 28, 1940, she preceded him in death on May 31, 2006....
Michael Russell
Apr 23, 2011
Michael O. Russell Battle Creek Michael O. Russell, 69, went to be with the Lord, Saturday April 23, 2011 with his loving family at home. He was born June 12, 1941 in Kalamazoo to Donald T. and Leona B. (Culver) Russell. Michael was united in marriage to Donna J. Heise on September 6, 1960 in Kalamazoo. He loved and adored...
Ruby Seaman
Apr 18, 2011
Ruby A. Seaman, 91 of Union City, formerly of Battle Creek, died Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born August 8, 1919 in Quincy, Michigan the daughter of John A. and Mae E. (Williams) Gilbert. Ruby worked at the Kellogg Company from 1952 until her retirement in 1979. She enjoyed camping, belonged to...
Margaret Dishman
Apr 12, 2011
Margaret M. Dishman, age 87, of Battle Creek died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Care Community of Battle Creek. Margaret was born on March 2, 1924, in Livingston, TN, the daughter of Willard and Verda (Johnson) Carter. She had been a lifelong resident of the area coming from Tennessee. She was employed at Ralston for 20 years until her retirement. Margaret loved playing...
Alan Saxman
Apr 10, 2011
Alan I. Saxman, Age 83, of Springfield, MI died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at his residence. Alan was born on May 8, 1927, in Leonidas, MI, the son of Wesley I. and Mabel E. (Troy) Saxman. He had been an area resident since 1948 coming from Leonidas and was a graduate of Colon High School. He was a veteran serving...
Richard Clark
Apr 9, 2011
Richard A. ”Dick” Clark, 69 of Battle Creek, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 9, 2011 following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1941 at his home on Fine Lake the son of John W. and Margaret (McKale) Clark. Dick was a lifelong resident of the Battle Creek area and...
Donald Gregg
Apr 8, 2011
Donald W. Gregg, 94, of Battle Creek passed away Friday April 8, 2011 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1916 in Homer to Burt and Lillian (Ballentine) Gregg. Donald graduated from Homer High School and Served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Elizabeth R. Hollister in 1941, she preceded him in death on February 27,...
Harold Miller
Apr 5, 2011
Harold V. Miller, 87 of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center. He was born August 3, 1923 in Corso, Missouri the son of John Herman and Hazel Mary (Parks) Miller. Harold served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He worked at Post Cereal from 1952 to 1956, and then moved...
Alfred Smith
Apr 5, 2011
Alfred G. “Al” Smith, 86 of Athens, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 5, 2011. Al was born March 28, 1925 in Marcy, New York to Dr. T.C. and Dulcie (Grantham) Smith. He was a WWII veteran of the Marine Corps serving in the South Pacific as a Staff Sergeant with the VMF 222, Corsair squadron. On June...
Russell Fruin
Apr 1, 2011
Russell E. Fruin, 84 of Battle Creek, was graciously received into the arms of His Lord and Savior on Friday, April 1, 2011. He was born February 3, 1927 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of William and Naomi (Evans) Fruin. Russell was a 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where...
Arthur Hausman
Mar 31, 2011
Arthur H. Hausman, 84, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully Thursday March 31, 2011 at The Oaks at Northpointe Woods. He was born on September 22, 1926 in Carroll, Iowa to Peter and Margaret (Potthoff) Hausman. Art served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Virginia Rouse on September 20, 1947, she survives. Art was employed at Hannahs Cement Products from...
Josephine Elizondo
Mar 31, 2011
Josephine Elizondo, 80, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday March 31, 2011 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Detroit to Pedro and Dolores (Villicana) Ponce. On December 26, 1954, she was united in marriage to Federico Elizondo who survives. She was employed as a Domestic Engineer, worked in the St. Joseph School cafeteria and in...
Vivian Chamberlin
Mar 30, 2011
Vivian B. Chamberlin, 84 of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born October 18, 1926 in Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Oscar and Louise (Krug) Foelgner. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, sister: Marjorie Clark; two brothers: Sonny and Butch Foelgner, first husband: Vern Davis; daughter: Tracey Davis and second...
Robert Everest
Mar 29, 2011
Robert E. Everest, 84, of Battle Creek died Tuesday March 29, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1926 in Battle Creek to Sidney E. and Meda (Minges) Everest. Robert graduated from Lakeview High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Robert married JoAnn Dugger on January 22, 1948 in Battle...
Byron "Bud" Hicks
Aug 6, 0023
Byron “Bud” Hicks, 96, of Marshall, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Bud was born in Battle Creek on December 14, 1926, to Walter and Ila Hicks. Bud married the love of his life, Judy Bauman on October 6, 1951. They enjoyed nearly 72 years of marriage. Bud is survived by...
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