Obituaries

Jul 10, 2019

Tom, age 69, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2019, overlooking Beadle Lake, following a ten year battle with cancer. He fought to the end and has come out a winner.

A funeral service for Tom will be at St. Philip Church, 30 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI 49017, on Tuesday, July 16th at...

Jul 6, 2019

Died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services. Irene was born on March 6, 1927, in Wheaton, IL, the daughter of William H. and Emma (Zarndt) Winthers. She had been an area resident Since the 1950’s. On September 16, 1950, she was united in marriage to Jesse D. Snyder who precede her in...

Jul 6, 2019

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 5, 2019

Irma Marie Webber, age 106, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born September 23, 1912 in Greenville, Michigan the daughter of John Alexander and Nellie Elizabeth (Jones) Miller. Mrs. Webber was an administrator for the Battle Creek Public Schools for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed playing bridge with the retired teacher’s...

Jun 30, 2019

Joyce E. Brown, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home. She was born February 2, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of John A. and Beatrice H. (Mosher) Simmons. Joyce worked at Miller Jewelry following her graduation from Battle Creek Central High School in 1952 and retired from the Kellogg Company...

Jun 23, 2019

Wallace  “Wally” G. Roberts, age 65, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on June 23, 2019.  He was born on March 18, 1954 in Battle Creek, the son of Lornzie and Kathryn (Bishop) Roberts.  Wally was a lifelong area resident and graduated in 1972 from Harper Creek High School.  He retired after twenty-two years from Meijer, where he held...

Jun 20, 2019

Augustine  Perez  “Augie”, age 72, of East Leroy, Michigan, passed away at home in peace on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from a long battle with cancer with his wife and sons at his side.  He was born in Port Lavaca, Texas on January 21, 1947, the son of Paul and Vicenta (Flores) Perez.  Augustine was the next to the...

Jun 19, 2019

Connie Sue Stemley,  77, passed away June 19, 2019 in her home with her loving daughter near her side after a brief yet strong battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Dayton, TN to the late Fred & Lillian McJunkin on November 22, 1941. Connie was a free spirit who loved to travel in her youth and was...

Jun 16, 2019

Joan Moulds passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Bronson Methodist Hospital. She was born May 14, 1933, in Sherwood, MI, the only daughter of Willet L. and Faye E. (Obenour) Whitmore. She married Phillip R. Moulds on March 27, 1954 in Battle Creek and had three children; Susan, Jeannie and Mark Moulds. Joan had several jobs throughout...

Jun 15, 2019

Passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Joseph was born on March 27, 1931, in Battle Creek, the son of Harry L. and Elsa J.(Hoppus) Baines. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1950. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force...

Jun 14, 2019

Frank O. Rice Jr. , age 98, of Battle Creek passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Calhoun County Medical care Facility.    He was born February 10, 1921 in Reed City, Michigan to the late Frank O.  and Mary (Carver) Rice.  Frank served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 .  After the Army, he joined...

Jun 13, 2019

Joan Katherine McWhorter, age 88, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019. Joan was born December 19, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Edward and Bessie (Eells) Yates. She was a 1949 graduate of Battle Creek Central and a 1952 graduate of the Mercy School of Nursing. She worked 31 years at Leila Hospital as a Registered Nurse,...

Jun 12, 2019

In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Jun 10, 2019

Charles "Charlie" Joseph Martin, age 70, of Bellevue, passed away peacefully with family by his side on June 10, 2019. He was born in Detroit on November 16, 1948 to parents Joseph and Helen (Fons) Martin. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1966 and joined the U.S. Army shortly after. Charlie was a proud Vietnam War Veteran who...

Jun 9, 2019

Janet Marie Fifer, age 84 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 at her home. She was born August 10, 1934 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Carl and Marie (Koolow) Clapp. Janet was a 1952 graduate of Lakeview High School and worked at the Post Credit Union for 30 years prior to her retirement. She was...

Jun 4, 2019

Murray Switzer, age 75, of Ceresco, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born May 21, 1944 in London, Ontario, Canada the son of Everett and Ida Switzer and the step son of George Varga. Murray moved to the United States at a young age to attend school and was proud to become...

Jun 4, 2019

Cremation has taken place.  No services scheduled at this time.

Jun 4, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Jun 3, 2019

Died Monday, June 3, 2019, in Battle Creek. Bradley was born on January 22, 1951 in Allegan, Mi, the son of Dewain and Melba (Stumper) Reafsnyder. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. On April 2, 1977, he was united in marriage to the former JoAnne K. Fry who preceded him...

Jun 1, 2019

William J. Caldwell, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 1, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born on December 4, 1933 in Battle Creek, the son of William and Evelyn (McClure) Caldwell. William was a graduate of Lakeview High School in 1951. He served in the Air Force from 1952 until 1956.  He...