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Mark Garges

Mark Garges

Jun 1, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Eleanor Ullrich

Eleanor Ullrich

May 22, 2019

Eleanor (Ellie), 92, of Battle Creek, peacefully passed on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the comfort of her home, two days shy of her 93rd birthday.  Eleanor Lucille Benner was born to Dr. George and Regina (Brodbeck) Benner in Milford, Illinois on May 24, 1926 and later raised in Woodland, Michigan. A 1944 graduate of Woodland High School, Eleanor...

Barbara Zidarevich

Barbara Zidarevich

May 22, 2019

BARBARA MARIE { KOVACH } ZIDAREVICH , 96, of Thousand Oaks , CA passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at her home with family at her side.  Barbara was born in Battle Creek, MI on December 4 ,1922 to George and Mary { Margeton }  Kovach.  Her Mother died when she was 7 years old and her Father...

Laurel Hood

Laurel Hood

May 20, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

George Ziegelmueller

George Ziegelmueller

May 18, 2019

Died May 18, 2019. A graveside service will be held 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Memorial park Cemetery.

Jean Holt

Jean Holt

May 16, 2019

Died Thursday May 16, 2019, at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. Jean was born on July 30, 1928, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ward H. and Eleanor (Lowe) Williams. She had been a lifelong resident of the area.  She married Jack Merritt on January 25, 1952. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1965. Then on October...

Janet (Mcdonald) Decamp

Janet (Mcdonald) Decamp

May 14, 2019

In accordance with Janet's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery.

Bernadine Kelly

Bernadine Kelly

May 13, 2019

Bernadine Marie Kelly, age 93 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. She was born July 7, 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of James Percy and Gladys L. (Hughes) Watkins. A 1943 graduate of Lakeview High School, she worked at the Kellogg Company for several years. On February 27, 1948 Bernadine was married to Martin...

Diane Warner

Diane Warner

May 12, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Maureen Jenkins

Maureen Jenkins

May 9, 2019

Maureen A. Jenkins, age 94 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019 at her home. She was born August 19, 1924 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Milo P. and Arloie Edith (Lane) Daly. Mrs. Jenkins was a 1942 graduate of Bellevue High School, was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions and made...

Richard Sadler

Richard Sadler

May 6, 2019

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Sadler, age 81, of Battle Creek on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born in Sharon, Connecticut, on July 5, 1936 to Elaine and Thomas Sadler. He grew up in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, and after high school graduation joined, and was honorably discharged, from the...

Mark Healy

Mark Healy

Apr 29, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Ruth Marshall

Ruth Marshall

Apr 28, 2019

Ruth Ann Marshall, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born July 20, 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Joseph and Madolyn (Willbrandt) Baker. Ruth loved to cook, play Bingo and take trips to the casino. She also loved to read and had a deep faith.  On November 8, 1958 she...

Roscoe "Jack" Hires

Roscoe "Jack" Hires

Apr 28, 2019

Roscoe “Jack” A. Hires, age 93, of Ionia, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on April 28, 2019.  He was born on July 6, 1925 in Elwood, TX., the son of Ernest and Lulu (Cash) Hires.  Roscoe moved in 1980 to Ionia from Battle Creek, where he made his home.   He was employed at the Clark Equipment...

Mark Shook

Mark Shook

Apr 25, 2019

Mark N. Shook, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 25, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Battle Creek.  He was born on December 24, 1948 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of LeRoy and Mary (Brophy) Shook.  Mark moved to Battle Creek at the age of seven and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1967.  He...

Jerry Summers

Jerry Summers

Apr 24, 2019

Jerry L. Summers, age 73 of East Leroy, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born August 1, 1945 in Stockton, California the son of Maxwell M. and Rachel E. (Thompson) Summers. Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. In accordance with his wishes cremation has...

Randall "Randy" Hudson

Randall "Randy" Hudson

Apr 23, 2019

Randall “Randy” Allen Hudson, age 63, died on April 23, 2019 at home.  Randy was born on October 4, 1955, to Henry and Dorothy Hudson in Battle Creek Michigan, where he lived for the majority of his life.  Randy graduated from Delton High School and worked at the Post Cereal Company, in 29 Building for almost 40 years.  Randy...

Lewis King

Lewis King

Apr 13, 2019

Died on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Lewis was born on January 13, 1927, in Homer, MI, the son of Robert and Ida (Pomroy) King. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married the former Elaine J. Whiting on July 14, 1951. She preceded him in death in 2000. He was a member of Baseline...

Deanna Hamilton

Deanna Hamilton

Apr 12, 2019

Deanna L. Hamilton, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born June 4, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Donald and Bernice (Edwards) Nelson. A resident of Battle Creek since 2004, Deanna was a volunteer with Lifespan Hospice for ten years, had been the activities director at...

Geraldine "Geri" Outman

Geraldine "Geri" Outman

Apr 11, 2019

Geraldine “Geri” (West) Outman, 93, died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11th. She was born Anna Geraldine West on January 26, 1926 to Swedish immigrants, Alfred & Edla Marie West on Michigan Hill in Rochester, Washington.  She attended Rochester Schools before moving to at age 17 to Bremerton, Washington to work in the Navy shipyards. She received her...