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Archibald Macgregor Jr.

Archibald Macgregor Jr.

Jul 16, 2011

Archibald (Archie) MacGregor Jr., 77, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 at Tendercare in Marshall. He was born on April 9, 1934 in Bay City, MI to Archibald Sr. and Marie (Engle) MacGregor. Archie grew up in Bay City and graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1953. After attending junior college, Archie joined the U.S. Army serving in...

Irma Harding

Irma Harding

Jul 16, 2011

Irma M. Harding, 96, of Battle Creek died Saturday July 16, 2011 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born October 11, 1914 in Meinheim, Germany the daughter of Andrew and Louise (Veith) Koerner and came to the U.S. in 1927. She worked at Jolly Kids Togs in Kalamazoo and J.C. Penney’s in both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek while...

Charles Paul

Charles Paul

Jul 15, 2011

Charles H.  Paul, Age 88, of Battle Creek, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on July 15, 2011. Charles was born on November 5, 1922, in Battle Creek, the son of Arthur and Inez (Harrison) Paul. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating in 1941 from Battle Creek Central. He was a veteran serving...

Audrey Caldwell

Audrey Caldwell

Jul 11, 2011

Audrey K.  Caldwell, Age 78, Of Battle Creek, Died Monday, July 11, 2011, at her residence. Audrey was born on March 6, 1933, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Kenneth and Mildred (Nuding) Wine. She had been an area resident most of her life graduating from Lakeview High School in 1951 and was their class secretary. On March 15, 1952, she...

Mary Rice

Mary Rice

Jul 10, 2011

Mary L. Rice, 99, of Newton Township died Sunday July 10, 2011 at Minges Manor. She was born on October 13, 1911, the daughter of Ira and Bessie (Mallow) Hagelshaw. Mary was born and resided most of her life on the family centennial farm. She was a 1932 graduate of Argubright Business College and assisted her husband, Robert with the...

James Warner

James Warner

Jul 8, 2011

James “Skip” Warner, 82 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Laurels of Galesburg. He was born April 5, 1929 in Marengo, Michigan the son of Willard and Flossie (Morehouse) Warner. Skip was a 1947 graduate of Marshall High School and served in the U.S. Army. From 1947 to 1972 he worked at the Eaton Corporation...

Kathryn Hults

Kathryn Hults

Jul 8, 2011

Kathryn “Babe”  Hults, Age 95, Of Battle Creek, Died Friday, July 8, 2011, at Bronson Battle Creek. She is survived by daughters, Vickey( Dan) Lok and Penny (Wai) Lok both of Battle Creek; grandchildren, Mary Parker, Christopher Lok, Kathryn Crisher, James and Daniel Lok and 6 great grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be...

Virginia Everett

Virginia Everett

Jul 6, 2011

Virginia R. Everett, 87, of Brethren formerly of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday July 6, 2011. She was born on April 26, 1924 in LaGrange, IN to Martin and Viola (Hart) Danielson. Virginia married James R. Everett on October 26, 1942, he preceded her in death on June 6, 2008. She was employed by Post Cereals from1964 to 1986. Surviving...

Rita Lalonde

Rita Lalonde

Jul 5, 2011

Rita P. LaLonde, age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born October 28, 1924 in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin the daughter of Peter Nicholas and Pauline (Frieund) Halfmann. Rita was a 1942 graduate of Oakfield High School in Oakfield, Wisconsin and moved to Battle Creek later that same year. She...

Eugene Van Cleave

Eugene Van Cleave

Jul 4, 2011

Eugene M. Van Cleave, 87, of Battle Creek passed away Monday July 4, 2011 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. He was born on February 17, 1924 in North Vernon, IN to Walter and Florence (Wilkerson) Van Cleave. Eugene served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 97th infantry, 922 division. He was a liaison scout and served in...

Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams

Jul 1, 2011

Kenneth H. Williams, 84 of Englewood, Florida and Battle Creek, Michigan, went home to be with God on Friday, July 1, 2011. Ken was born March 9, 1927 in Battle Creek, the son of Howard Timothy and Minnie Isabel (Wood) Williams. He entered the U.S. Navy Seabees in 1945 and later reenlisted in 1951 during the Korean Conflict serving aboard...

Merritt Schoder

Merritt Schoder

Jun 30, 2011

Merritt W. ”George” Schoder 88, of Fine Lake passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2011,  surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 29, 1922 to Henry and Mary (McGuire) Schoder and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek.  His brothers Tom, Paul, Maurie and Harold preceded him in death. Another brother, John, lives in Horseshoe, N.C.  Merritt attended St. Philip...

Agnes Keating

Agnes Keating

Jun 24, 2011

Agnes T. Keating, 68, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, June 24, 2011, at Battle Creek Health System. She was born on December 30, 1942 in Evergreen, IL to Charles and Agnes (Barzantny) Seeberger. Agnes graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Chicago in 1960. She was employed by University of Chicago Hospital and then Battle Creek Health System...

James Matthews

James Matthews

Jun 24, 2011

James R. Matthews Battle Creek James R. “Bob” Matthews, 80, of Battle Creek formerly of Woodland died Friday June 24, 2011. He was born on Feb. 2, 1931 to Elmer and Claudine (Guy) Matthews. Bob graduated from Woodland High School in 1950. He was employed by Bradford White Corporation in Middleville for over 40 years. Surviving are a brother, Roger...

Lois Seedorff

Lois Seedorff

Jun 23, 2011

Lois M. Seedorff, 81 of Burlington, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born November 15, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of William and June (Hicks) Hartman and was a 1947 graduate of Toledo Libby High School. On April 16, 1955 she was married to Elmer F. Seedorff in Toledo and...

Esther Loring

Esther Loring

Jun 23, 2011

Esther  A.  Loring, Age 83, Of Battle Creek, Departed peacefully on June 23, 2011, in Battle Creek. Esther was born August 18, 1927, in Fenwick, West Virginia, to William and Elizabeth (Seabolt) Taylor, one of eleven children. She was united in marriage to Andrew J.  Loring on March 21, 1948. Esther and her family moved to Battle Creek in 1963.  Esther was employed by...

Kenneth Hollman

Kenneth Hollman

Jun 22, 2011

Kenneth  L.  Hollman, 71, of Battle Creek passed away after a long illness Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Battle Creek Health System. Kenneth was born on October 24, 1939, in Battle Creek, the son of John and Irma (Morris) Hollman. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. On May 26, 1979, he was...

Dorothy Mcnally

Dorothy Mcnally

Jun 19, 2011

Dorothy F. McNally, 76 of Battle Creek, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born June 3, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of James and Taressa (Renew) Mulgrew. Dorothy worked at United Steel and Wire for 40 years as a computer operator until her retirement and also worked as a home...

Leella "Lee" Moore

Leella "Lee" Moore

Jun 19, 2011

LeElla “Lee” Moore, Age 76, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, June 19, 2011, at her home. LeElla was born on February 5, 1935, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of  DeNise and Alice Marie (Allen) Hoskin.  She lived in Kalamazoo county for  many years before moving to Ludington in 1980. Lee then moved to Battle Creek in 1994. On March 23, 1983, she was united...

Harry Rasmussen, Jr.

Harry Rasmussen, Jr.

Jun 18, 2011

Harry M. Rasmussen, Jr, 80, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born on March 7, 1931 in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Harry and Margaret P. (Miller) Rasmussen. Harry graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1949 and attended Kellogg Community College. He served in the...