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Lorraine B. Hoyt

Lorraine B. Hoyt

Aug 23, 2023

 

Lorraine B. Hoyt, age 58 of Kalamazoo, passed away August 23, 2023.  Lorraine was born and raised in Fresno, California, the daughter of William Lugo and Mary Ann (Scocozzi) Martinez. Shortly after high school she married Rick Hoyt and they moved to Michigan to begin their lives together and raise a family. They had two children, Tom and Jennifer....

Edallean Carol Miller

Edallean Carol Miller

Aug 20, 2023

 

Edallean Carol Miller, born December 23, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was a beloved member of the community and leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.Edallean led a remarkable life filled with dedication and passion. She excelled in her...

Cynthia Marie Boehnlein

Cynthia Marie Boehnlein

Aug 20, 2023

 

Passed away on August 20, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1957, in Mishawaka, Indiana to John H. Boehnlein and Virginia M. Summers. She is survived by three children, Michel Newton, Francine Madden and Christine Newton. She had four grandchildren, DashaNette Craig, Amariyonna Martinez, Aniyah Virgil and Jaylynn Cochensparger as well as five great grandchildren. She had five...

Olan Harold Ludwick

Olan Harold Ludwick

Aug 19, 2023

 

Olan Harold Ludwick, age 76 of Battle Creek, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Harold Clifford and Ruth Naomi (Camburn) Ludwick. After graduating from Harper Creek High School, Olan served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Following his honorable discharge, Olan began work at General...

Kathleen S. Kennedy

Kathleen S. Kennedy

Aug 17, 2023

 

Kathleen S (Wygant) Kennedy, 79, of Battle Creek, MI went to be with the lord on August 17, 2023.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Kathleen was born February 5,1944 to Fred and Mary (Chantrene) Wygant.

Kathy graduated from Harper Creek in 1962 and married Thomas Kennedy in 1963. She was employed at the Battle Creek Federal Center...

Gloria Lynne Mowry

Gloria Lynne Mowry

Aug 17, 2023

 

Went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Gloria was born November 27, 1945, to Leonard and Mildred (Randall) Davies. She was first married to David Eaton in 1963 and to this union was born 2 sons. This marriage ended in divorce. She then married Carl “Skully” Showstead in 1989, this...

Michael Richard Bialke

Michael Richard Bialke

Aug 17, 2023

 

Michael R. Bialke, age 64 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, after a battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He was born March 4, 1959, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Richard Frank and Marjorie Louise (Eakins) Bialke. Michael had worked at several different businesses in the Fort Custer Industrial Park, the last job before...

E. Darlene Randall

E. Darlene Randall

Aug 16, 2023

 

E. Darlene (Faulk) Randall, 89, of Athens, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2023.  She passed away at her home surrounded by family.

Darlene was born on February 24, 1934 to Lawrence and Edna (Gay) Faulk.  She graduated from Athens High School in 1952 and married her high school sweetheart, James L. Randall, on June...

Ann K. Discher

Ann K. Discher

Aug 10, 2023

 

Ann K. Discher, Age 90, born on December 2, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, peacefully passed away at her home on August 10, 2023. She was the daughter of Paul and Isabelle (Blackmore) Gibbs. Ann was a devoted teacher who dedicated her life to educating students in the Honor and Williamston Schools.

 

Ann earned a bachelor’s degree in education...

Clara June Black

Clara June Black

Aug 8, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Timothy Michael Smit

Timothy Michael Smit

Aug 3, 2023

 

Timothy Michael Smit, age 58, passed away at his home in Battle Creek, MI on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Son of Bonnie (Olson) Baker and the late Robert L. Smit, Timothy was born in Battle Creek, MI on June 21, 1965. Surviving Timothy are his son and daughter-in-law, Erich and Kristin Smit (Florida); grandchildren, Landon and Lucas Smit (Florida);...

Sylvia Caroline Starks

Sylvia Caroline Starks

Aug 2, 2023

 

Sylvia Caroline (Sunday) Starks, age 95, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Kairos Dwelling Home. She was born January 16, 1928, in Scarbro, West Virginia, the daughter of Andrew and Myrtle (Stewart) Sunday. She moved to Battle Creek in 1954. Sylvia was employed as manager at Sullivan’s Ice Cream for 11 years in the...

Phyllis May Fruin

Phyllis May Fruin

Jul 29, 2023

 

Phyllis May Fruin, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 29, 2023, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born on December 7, 1928, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Phyllis was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family.Phyllis lived an extraordinary life grounded in love and faith. She dedicated herself to creating...

Charles B. Dupree

Charles B. Dupree

Jul 29, 2023

 

Charles B. Dupree, Age 79, of Bellevue, went home to his heavenly Father on July 29, 2023. His love for his Lord Jesus Christ is his legacy, as is his love and dedication to his family.  Charles was born on July 25, 1944, in Bay City. He was the son of Mary Powell and Verlin Powell. Charles served his...

Valerie Jean Wood

Valerie Jean Wood

Jul 24, 2023

 

Valerie Jean (Donathan)  Wood, age 67, of Springfield passed away on July 24, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on August 30, 1955 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Eileen (DeGroot) Donathan.  Valerie previously lived in Burlington,  MI.  before making her home in Battle Creek.  She  graduated from Pennfield High School in 1973.  Valerie previously...

Alice M. Stamp

Alice M. Stamp

Jul 23, 2023

 

Alice M. Stamp, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born September 10, 1939, in Tekonsha, Michigan, the daughter of Cecil Leroy and Leotta B. (Hunt) Baker. Alice was a 1957 graduate of Tekonsha High School and began  working for the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk at...

Jerry D. Richar

Jerry D. Richar

Jul 21, 2023

Private interment to take place.

Diane L. Eisen

Diane L. Eisen

Jul 19, 2023

 

Diane L. Eisen, Age 69, of Battle Creek, Passed away July 19, 2023. She was born August 12, 1953, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Julian (Joe) Schieffer and Eva Schieffer (Drallmeier). Diane graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971. Diane welcomed everyone to Building Trades Credit Union, and Post Community Credit Union for years. Family and friends...

Helen June Yeck

Helen June Yeck

Jul 18, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Norbert John McIntyre

Norbert John McIntyre

Jul 17, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

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