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Carol Randall
Aug 17, 2019
Died Saturday, August 17, 2019, in Marshall. Carol was born on October 11, 1959, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Rev. James L. and E. Darlene (Faulk) Randall. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Athens High School in 1977. Carol attended Kellogg Community College and Montreat Anderson College. She worked as a case worker...
Carol Boughner
Aug 17, 2019
Carol Anne (Byrd) Boughner died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice residence following a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born July 25, 1954 in Battle Creek to John R. and Arlene P. Byrd. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1973, and enjoyed attending class reunions. A friendly and outgoing person,...
Helen Gurney
Aug 17, 2019
Died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Heartland Health Care Center. Helen was born on June 15, 1928, in Jonesville, MI, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Elfrida (Randall) Dunham. She was a 1946 graduate of Hillsdale High School. Helen had been a resident of the area for 60 years. In January of 1951 she was united in marriage to...
Danny Byers
Aug 14, 2019
Danny Ray Byers "BUB", 63 of Battle Creek passed away to Heaven on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bub was born in Battle Creek, MI on January 27, 1956 to Donald and Shirley Byers. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1974, where he played Basketball, Football, and Baseball. Bub joined the...
Joseph Skowronski
Aug 13, 2019
Joseph John Skowronski, age 92, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019 at Schaffer Adult Residence, where he was well cared for almost eight years, while living with the effects of Alzheimer’s. Joe was born in Elmira, MI., on January 29, 1927 to Casimir and Catherine (Gazella) Skowronski. He was a WWII veteran ,...
Charles Brady
Aug 11, 2019
Charles “Steve” Brady, age 73, of Dowling, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 3, 1946, the son of Charles Brady and Marian (Pearson) Opala in Battle Creek, graduating from Pennfield schools in 1965. Steve was employed as a meat cutter, retiring from Felpausch Foods after 41 years in the...
Mary Gertz
Aug 11, 2019
Mary L. (Gackley) Gertz, age 70 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home. She was born August 22, 1948 in Albion, Michigan the daughter of Merlin and Inez (Schutts) Gackley. She graduated from Washington Gardner High School in Albion in 1966. In June of 1968, she married Ronald P. Gertz and they moved to...
Robert "Bob" Clark
Aug 5, 2019
Robert “Bob” L. Clark, age 60, of Bedford Twp., passed away at Bronson Commons on August 5, 2019. He was a lifelong area resident, born in Battle Creek, the son of Richard and Virginia (Farnham) Clark. Bob graduated from Lakeview High School in 1977. He was formerly employed at Boron Oil Company as a gas pump attendant, RRS Inc....
William Garges Jr.
Aug 2, 2019
William H Garges Jr's family had to say goodbye to him on August 2, 2019. He was surrounded by love the day he left, taking a piece of each of his family with him. Billy was a jack of all trades who loved doing small engine repairs and had knowledge in many areas throughout his life. When he wasn't...
Gladys Rollenhagen
Jul 30, 2019
Gladys V. Rollenhagen, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Pennfield Premier Living, where she had been living for two years. She now resides in Heaven with her savior. She was born in Blue Lake Township, Michigan in 1932. Gladys graduated from Ravenna High School in 1951. She was united in marriage in...
Christine Delong
Jul 29, 2019
Christine H. (Enger) DeLong, age 95, of Williamsburg, MI formerly of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born November 13, 1923 in Leer, Michigan the daughter of Jorgen “George” and Hulda (Pederson) Enger. Christine was a 1942 graduate of Alpena High school. She married Henry...
Sally Kohl
Jul 27, 2019
Sally Ann (Marsh) Kohl, age 85, formerly of Algonac, Michigan passed away July 27, 2019 at The Reflections Memory Care Residence in Battle Creek, Michigan. Sally was born on January 3, 1934 in Marine City, MI to Leo Nicholas and Lillian M. (Eber) Marsh. Sally grew up and attended school in Marine City. Sally’s main job was a stay-at-home...
Dannie Thurman
Jul 27, 2019
Dannie Ellis Thurman, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born April 10, 1940 in Spring City, Tennessee the son of Elder Jackson and Gladys Emma (Houston) Thurman. On January 23, 1960 Dannie married Valerie F. Beard who survives. He is also survived by two children: Scott...
Janet Speelman
Jul 26, 2019
Died Friday, July 26, 2019, in Battle Creek surrounded by her family. Janet was born on May 31, 1937, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Laurence E. and Mildred E. ( Nicewander) Geer. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1955. On May 18, 1957, she was united in...
Joshua Grimes
Jul 25, 2019
Joshua D. Grimes, age 36, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Bronson Hospital. Josh was born April 27, 1983 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Jeffery D. Grimes and Tami Lynn (Shotwell) Peterson. Josh attended Gull Lake High School and enjoyed hunting and outdoor activities. Fishing, however, was his passion and he loved to...
Judith Syc
Jul 25, 2019
JUDITH LYNNE SYC, 78, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Judy was born on July 24, 1941 in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Thomas and Sylvia Nash. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Siena Heights College, Adrian, MI. On June 13, 1964, Judy married the love of...
Robert Jenkins
Jul 24, 2019
On July 24, 2019 Robert Benjamin Jenkins "lovingly called Pops" of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and one son by his side at the age of 77. He was born in Steelton, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1942, he was the eldest son of Robert Jenkins and Virginia Jenkins ( McIntosh) who preceded...
Robert Vanderveen
Jul 21, 2019
Robert J. Vanderveen, age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 21, 2019 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert G. and Marion (France) Vanderveen. Robert was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Springfield High School in 1966. Robert was formerly employed by United Steel...
Kenneth Trubey
Jul 20, 2019
Died Saturday, July 20, 2019, in Battle Creek. Kenneth was born on October 11, 1939, in Climax, MI, the son of Paul O. and Ruth (McComb) Trubey. He attended Newman School and was a 1957 graduate of Lakeview High School. He then graduated from Argubright Business College. Kenneth was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1963 until...
Clara Tooley
Jul 17, 2019
Clara J. Tooley, age 92, of Albion, Michigan, passed away on July 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 23, 1927 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Brooks) Butler. Clara was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Charlotte High School. She was a home maker, who enjoyed knitting, sewing,...
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