Obituaries

Aug 6, 2012

Dorothy J. Head, 80, of Battle Creek passed away Monday August 6, 2012 at home. She was born on October 13, 1931 in Battle Creek to Stephen and Katie (Matosich) Mrozovich. Dorothy graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School in 1950. She married Arthur W. Martin on January 7, 1956, he preceded her in death on June 13, 1976. Dorothy...

Aug 6, 2012

Susan Kay Castorr, age 53 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012 at her home. She was born June 8, 1959 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of William A. and Mary Lu (Schaefer) Castorr. Susan graduated from Lakeview High School in 1977 and was a great lover of animals. Surviving are her children: Anthony Cronk, Joseph Cronk,...

Aug 4, 2012

Earl Leroy Dingman, age 96 of Newton Township, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born February 13, 1916 in Colon, Michigan the son of Gay and Lucy (Gregg) Dingman. Earl served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and worked at the Eaton Corporation following his discharge, retiring on May...

Aug 3, 2012

Shirley Mae Thomas, Age 84, Of Battle Creek, passed away at home on Friday, August 3, 2012, surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on March 2, 1928, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Lyle C. and Bessie (Hunt) Avery, Sr. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Central High School.   On September 12,...

Jul 22, 2012

Shirley A. Shelton, 84, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday July 22, 2012 at Minges Manor. She was born on September 21, 1927 in Battle Creek to Frank and Thelma (Russell) Thoms. Shirley graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1945. She was united in marriage on October 26, 1947 to William G. Shelton, he preceded her in death...

Jul 22, 2012

Mark  L.  Grenier, Age 43, Of Marshall, MI, Passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Oaklawn Hospital.  He was born on October 31, 1968 in Battle Creek, the son of George L. and Sandra L. (Drawant) Grenier. Mark graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1987. He owned and operated Sandy Manor an adult foster care home. Mark is survived by his parents,...

Jul 22, 2012

John  Michael  Budas, Age 90, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Bronson Hospital.  He was born June 9, 1922 to Mike and Mary (Filche) Budas.  On June 3, 1951 he married Olga (Angie) Angelich at the First Congregational Church.  He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in the class of 1940.  He went to work at Eaton Manufacturing Company in July...

Jul 20, 2012

Ennid Helen Halonen, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at The Heritage Assisted Living Community. She was born September 1, 1921 in Rudyard, Michigan the daughter of Andrew Clyde and Florence Bertha (Flynn) Johnson. Ennid met her husband, Raymond while in grade school, they were married on May 3, 1941 and they remained together until...

Jul 20, 2012

Natasha “Tasha” Rose  Richardson, Age 21, Formerly of Battle Creek, A beautiful light in this world was extinguished on July 20, 2012, due to a tragic automobile accident. Tasha was a bubbly, energetic, fun-loving, loyal and beautiful inside and out young woman. She lived life to the fullest and was loved by so many. She was home on leave from the...

Jul 17, 2012

Robert  E.  Perry, Age 69, Of Battle Creek, Died Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Robert was born on June 23, 1943, in Battle Creek, the son of Earl and Helen (Patterson) Perry. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Lakeview High School in 1961. He attended Kellogg Community College for about 7 years in the 60’s and...

Jul 9, 2012

Ned A. Vahldieck, born to life January 14, 1925, born to eternal life July 9, 2012. Ned was born in Milwaukee, WI January 14, 1925 as second child to Reuben P. and Mayme (Jaeckels) Vahldieck. On April 8, 1950 Ned married Mary Dettmann, and they have two daughters, Jill (Michael) Crim, of Battle Creek and Amy (Donald) Sticksel, of Portland,...

Jul 7, 2012

Thea L. LeBoeuf, 58, of East Leroy passed away Saturday July 7, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek. She was born on September 5, 1953 in Ypsilanti, MI to Orville L. and Mary A. (Wickham) Hoath. Thea graduated from Union City High School in 1971 and then Kellogg Community College. She was employed as an RN at Battle...

Jul 6, 2012

Dewey “Beecher” Hickman, age 71 of Battle Creek, died Friday, July 6, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born February 20, 1941 in Dayton, Tennessee the son of Claude and Minnie (Collins) Hickman. Beecher was a local musician who played in many bands in the area and loved to go for rides in the country. Surviving are his children:...

Jul 4, 2012

Paul A. Stratton, age 52 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the University Of Michigan Hospital. He was born January 10, 1960 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of the late James W. and Mary Elizabeth (Evanoff) Stratton. A graduate of Lakeview High School, Paul went on to graduate from Michigan State University in 1995 and...

Jul 4, 2012

Jul 3, 2012

Richard A. Berning, 80, of Battle Creek died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Heartland Health Care.  He was born on November 15, 1931 in Luckey, Ohio to Norman H. and Amelia R. (Rothenbuhler) Berning. Richard graduated from Woodward High School in Toledo, Ohio in 1949.  He played trombone in the marching band.  He then served with the Marines during the Korean War as...

Jul 2, 2012

Kenneth L. Bell, age 82 of Battle Creek, died Monday, July 2, 2012 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born August 20, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Elden and Martha Sarah (Nash) Bell. Ken graduated from Battle Creek Central High School then served in the U.S. Army from December 1, 1950 to October 15, 1956....

Jul 2, 2012

.Charles R. Baker, born June 25, 1932 in Van Wert, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2012. He had just turned 80. He served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Division, during the Korean Conflict. After serving his country he met and married Shirley Born where they settled in Battle Creek and raised five children. He worked...

Jul 1, 2012

Frank Paul Wilcox, 48, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at home in Fallbrook, CA after a long illness. He was born March 23, 1964 in Tacoma, WA., the son of Frank Pratt Wilcox Jr., of Fishers, IN and the late Sandra "Sandy" L. Thrasher of Battle Creek. Frank graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1982, after which he...

Jun 28, 2012

Trevor Thompson, Of Battle Creek, Trevor Thompson will be missed by his family and friends (almost everyone who got to know him) following his death from cerebral hemorrhage.  Trevor was born in Lansing, Michigan 31 years ago, but lived in Battle Creek since 1984.  He attended Ann J. Kellogg and Prairieview Elementary Schools, Lakeview Jr High and Lakeview High School and volunteered...