Obituaries

Jun 4, 2020

Daniel “Farmer Dan” Howe, age 61, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on June 4, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on February 13, 1959 in Alma, Michigan, the son of Dan and Margaret (Gruesbeck) Howe.  Dan graduated from St. Louis High School in St. Louis, Michigan in 1977.  He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and...

Jun 3, 2020

Elizabeth Margaret "Lucy" Bouchard, age 95, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. She was born September 3, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of John and Serena (Shimon) Choma and graduated from Morris High School (P.S. 10) in the Bronx. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband Addison J. Bouchard on August...

Jun 3, 2020

Myrtle “Mert” B. Chandler passed into new life on June 3, 2020.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan.  After graduating from the University of Michigan School of Nursing, she married Edward M. Chandler.  They moved to Battle Creek, and raised their three daughters; Martha, Christine and Catherine.  Their lives were blessed with...

Jun 1, 2020

Beverly Sue Liebrandt, age 84, passed away on June 1, 2020. She was born on February 12, 1936, in Nokomis, IL to parents Otis Jones and Vivian Pullen Jones LaPorte. Raised in Chicago, she met her husband Wilford Liebrandt while they both attended Moody Bible Institute. Beverly was a woman of many talents and interests. She was a talented...

May 29, 2020

Floyd James Sampson, age 79 of Mill Lake, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 surrounded by his family and special nieces Jenny Artz and Marissa Artz.  Floyd was born February 26, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Charles Edward and Fanny Mae (Salyer) Sampson. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard for several years and retired...

May 26, 2020

Wilma (Donbrock) Klacking, age 95, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in the loving arms of her daughter and son-in-law Vito (Carol) Vitti.  Wilma was born on February 27, 1925 in Reading, MI to Otto Donbrock and Lurue (Arnold) Donbrock. They both preceded her in death. On April 18, 1944, she...

May 25, 2020

Martha L. Moss, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 25, 2020 at the Laurels of Galesburg.  She was born on April 30, 1938 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Beulah (Alexander) Morehead.  Martha was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956, then worked doing secretarial jobs for...

May 21, 2020

Keith Leroy Morgan, age 58, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 21, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born on October 25, 1961 in Battle Creek, the son of Gerald and Dianna (Bowen) Morgan.  Keith loved being with friends and family.  He enjoyed being outside in the summer, his favorite holiday was the 4 th of...

May 20, 2020

Yolanda Polanco Ambriz Estrada Holt, 90, of Santa Ana, California, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peaceably from natural causes at her home surrounded by family on May 20, 2020.

Yolanda was born September 9, 1929 in Los Angeles, California the daughter of Yndelico and Henrietta (Polanco) Estrada. Yolanda, along with her siblings (4...

May 18, 2020

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May 18, 2020

Judith Ann (Swanson) Heffelfinger, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek where she had been a resident since January. Judy was born in Momence, Illinois to Howard August and Dorothy Lee (Rogers) Swanson on June 18, 1939.  She attended Donovan...

May 17, 2020

Julie Wood, age 65, passed away Sunday, May 16 at her home in Bellevue, MI. Julie was born May 31, 1954, the daughter of Donna and Larry Hoedeman in Battle Creek. She was a 1972 graduate of Lakeview High School and graduated from The Toledo School of Business. Julie spent most of her adult life in the Houston, Texas,...

May 16, 2020

Died Saturday, May 16, 2020, in Kalamazoo. Phyllis was born on November 8, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Clayton and Virginia (Horton) Rundio. She was united in marriage to Ronald J. Hall in 1967, he preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Gary C. (Carol) Hall of Battle Creek and...

May 15, 2020

Beverly Hollingshead, age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 15, 2020.  She was born on March 19, 1944, in Manistee, MI., the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Medacco) Saugie.  Beverly moved to the Battle Creek area in 1985, where she was employed and retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center.  She was a member of the Little...

May 14, 2020

June Ellen Ware, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was born on December 31, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Russell and Juanita (Graham) Willey.

June was one of 5 children and had many stories of spending time with her sisters at the family farms in Mancelona and Beaverton. She graduated...

May 11, 2020

Jason Matthew Smit, age 50, of Fennville, MI., passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2020.  He was born on November 24, 1969 in Battle Creek, third son of Robert Smit and wife, Bonnie.  Jason graduated from Lakeview High School in 1988, then went on to receive degrees in electronics and telecommunications from Washtenaw Community College in...

May 11, 2020

William Brian Story, 60 passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Bill, to his family and friends, was born October 26, 1959 in Battle Creek, MI. where he spent his youth with his parents, a middle brother between two sisters.  As a child he loved and played Little League baseball while cultivating a flourishing paper route. His love of baseball...

May 11, 2020

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled at this time.

May 8, 2020

Gladys Marion Ferrari, age 104, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 8, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence.  She was born on December 24, 1915 in Ceresco, MI., the daughter of Benjamin and Thersal (Ware) Hughes.  She was a lifelong area resident.  Gladys attended the one room schoolhouse in Stanley Corners.  She was a custodian for Sears &...

May 7, 2020

Robert Joe Gamble, age 57, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 7, 2020.  He was born and raised in Hastings, MI.  Robert was a machine operator at Flex Fab.  He enjoyed his time working in the Rocky Mountains in the oil exploration field with Northern Geophysical.  He loved hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting.  He loved University of Michigan...