Obituaries

Nov 29, 2019

Gloria Ann (Reed) Western, 88, of Hastings, MI. passed away on Friday, November 29 in her home surrounded by her family.  Gloria was born in Battle Creek, MI. to Howard and Onda Reed on September 13, 1931.  She went to high school at Battle Creek Central and graduated in 1950.  She went on to earn a degree at secretarial...

Nov 29, 2019

Harold G. Latham, age 84 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. He was born June 9, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Bernerd G. and Irene (Hager) Latham. Harold was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired...

Nov 28, 2019

JoAnn Virginia Shaw (Mitchell), 80, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 doing what she loved most, preparing a large Thanksgiving meal for her family.  Having her family together to celebrate life’s moments was what JoAnn loved most.  JoAnn was born June 8, 1939 in Alexandria, Virginia where she grew up as a child.  She moved...

Nov 28, 2019

Donald F. Ball, age 78,  of Burlington, Michigan, passed away on November 28, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on November 21, 1941 in Charlotte, MI., the son of Harold and Doris (Wise) Ball Sr.  Donald graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1968.  He served in the United States Army from July 8, 1964 until he was honorable...

Nov 27, 2019

Shirley A. England, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born May 4, 1949 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of James M. and Hazel L. (James) England. Shirley was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a cosmetologist working at Ferrari’s Hair...

Nov 27, 2019

Larry “Hope” Wayne Williams, age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, MI. He was born January 24, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana.  Larry was the son of Tommie and Lorraine Williams. He was a 1970 graduate of Evansville Central High School. In high school and while he attended...

Nov 25, 2019

Kenneth W. Thayer, age 68, a life long resident of Battle Creek passed away on November 25, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on June 19, 1951, the son of Richard and Nettie (Fales) Thayer.  Kenneth graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1969, then attended Western Michigan University where he was studying secondary arts to become...

Nov 25, 2019

Stella Grabski, age 91, of Battle Creek, died Monday November 25, 2019. She was born February 6, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of John and Mary (Stepien) Magiera. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.

Nov 22, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Nov 19, 2019

Died Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Ralph was born on April 27, 1948, the son of James A. and Margaret E. (West) Chapman. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Harper Creek High School. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving two tours in Vietnam. Ralph was employed with...

Nov 15, 2019

Barbara Gabriel Moore Bradstreet, age 77, of Pennfield, Twp., passed from this life to her future life with the Lord on November 15, 2019.  She was born in Hastings, MI., the daughter of David & Edith Hricovsky and John Gabriel Jr.  She started school in Hastings, then moved to Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School...

Nov 13, 2019

Casey L. Eakins, age 36, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She was born January 26, 1983 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Jimmy C. and Sandra J. (Palmatier) Eakins. Casey was a 2001 graduate of Lakeview Alternative High School and had worked at both Hi Lex and Tenneco. Casey was a member of Christ...

Nov 12, 2019

Dannie P. Adams, age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 12, 2019.  Dannie graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1961 and was a lifelong area resident.  He was formerly employed by Eaton manufacturing, Nabisco, Michigan Carton Company, Car Quest, and was self employed as a painter.  Dannie loved classic cars and automobiles and was exceptionally...

Nov 6, 2019

Robert J Melekian (Bob) 82, of Battle Creek, MI was born July 9, 1937 and passed peacefully at his home on Weds. Nov. 6, 2019. With his loving wife of 61 years by his side, Carolyn (Callie) And Bob have 8 wonderful children: Mari (Don) Phillips of FL, Mike (Susan) Melekian of KS, Terri (Rick) DeRuiter of Battle Creek,...

Nov 6, 2019

Ronald F Barker, age of 85, of Battle Creek Michigan passed away peacefully Wednesday November 6, 2019. He was born on February 11, 1934 in Covington Kentucky, the son of James and Antoinette (Hauser) Barker. Ron graduated from Holmes High School in Covington Kentucky. He married Barbara Kahn on September 17, 1955.  Ron served his country in the US...

Nov 5, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in Franklin, WI, Dr. Vernon R. Potts passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side.  Vernon was blessed with a long, fulfilling life dedicated to service to his country, love for his family and a passion for education. He was born on May 31, 1928, in Muskegon, MI, to Russell and Virginia...

Nov 5, 2019

Andrew James Loring “Andy”, 96, passed peacefully from this life on November 5, 2019 in

Battle Creek, Michigan. He was born Antranik Girgekian, on December 21, 1922 in Highland Park, Michigan. Andy served in the Army Air Corps as a tail gunner during World War II from February 20, 1943 until his honorable discharge on November 21,...

Nov 2, 2019

Wanda M. Bonardi, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 2, 2019.  She was born on May 5, 1934 in Yale, Michigan, the daughter of Homer and Vonda (Hull) Manns.  Wanda was a graduate of Yale High School, and came to Battle Creek in the 1950’s.  She was united in marriage to Tiziano Bonardi on February 14,...

Nov 2, 2019

Julious Foster McLaurine Sr. was called home to eternal rest on November 2, 2019 at 2:05 a.m. He was surrounded by his family and friends during his last days with as much positive energy as those present could achieve. Julious, the youngest of three was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 20, 1944, to Cary Allen McLaurine Jr....

Oct 31, 2019

David G. Fettes, 72, of Union City passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born December 27, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Hector MacDonald and Maxine C. (Mead) Fettes. He was a 1964 graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Dave worked at the...