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Eugene Shutt

Eugene Shutt

Jan 28, 2018

Eugene H. Shutt age 79, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectantly on January 28, 2018.  He was born on November 21, 1938 in Battle Creek, the son on Gerald and Opal (Borch) Shutt.  Eugene lived most of his life in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957.  He was employed by Post Cereal for...

Roger Gay

Roger Gay

Jan 27, 2018

Roger Gay, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. Roger was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Tanya C. Gay; his father, Elwood Albert Gay and a brother, Robert Gay. Roger will be greatly missed by his family; his wife, Jean Merrilynn Gay, 2 sons, Thomas A. (Vicki) Gay and Phillip L. (Pati) Gay and 1 daughter,...

Frank Geren Jr.

Frank Geren Jr.

Jan 27, 2018

Frank L. Geren Jr. age 49, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 27, 2018.  He was born on January 16, 1969 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Frank and Paula (Hurd) Geren Sr.  Frank moved to the Battle Creek area in 1971 and was employed as a brick layer.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles and playing the...

Karla Coy

Karla Coy

Jan 26, 2018

Karla J. “Penny” Coy, age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born August 7, 1946 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan the daughter of Gerald and Shirlee (Finger) Youngs. Penny was a 1964 graduate of Harper Creek High School, bowled in leagues at M-66 Bowl for several years and enjoyed the morning swim sessions...

Gary Walters

Gary Walters

Jan 24, 2018

Gary Lee Walters, age 87, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday January 24, 2018 after a brief illness.  He was born May 31, 1930 to Warren and Beatrice (Osborn) Walters in Battle Creek, Michigan.  He attended and graduated from Lakeview Schools where he was awarded All State Honors in both football and track.  He enlisted and served in the United...

Ralph Hood

Ralph Hood

Jan 24, 2018

Died Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Ralph was born on June 17, 1928, in Knoxville, TN, to Lonn and Ruby (Kares) Hood. His father died in 1930. His mother married Tom Roberts and moved to Battle Creek in 1932 where he spent his life. Ralph attended the old one room Spaulding School and Marshall High School. He worked for Charles...

Stephen Vernia

Stephen Vernia

Jan 22, 2018

Stephen P. Vernia age 68, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 22, 2018.  He was born on June 24, 1949 in Battle Creek, the son of Vincent and Betty (Smith) Vernia.  Stephen was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School, following high school he received two associates degrees from Kellogg Community College.  He was employed by the Battle...

Joyce Vanblarcum

Joyce Vanblarcum

Jan 21, 2018

Joyce Ann VanBlarcum (Minier), age 87, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home (Grand Vista Living) in Marshall, MI. She was born October 25, 1930 in Battle Creek, graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1948, attended Detroit Mercy College Nursing School, graduated from Kellogg Community College in 1968 with an Associate Degree in Nursing and...

Oscar Avila

Oscar Avila

Jan 17, 2018

Oscar Avila of Marshall, formerly of Battle Creek, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was preceded by his beloved wife Bertha, of 51 years, his daughter Christine and granddaughter Amy. He is survived by his children: Andy Avila (Judi), Kathie Boyer (Rick), Patty Daws (Don), Yolanda Glidden (Bruce), Jon Avila (Heather), Vivian...

Myrtle Coy

Myrtle Coy

Jan 16, 2018

Myrtle A. Coy, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born November 19, 1924 in Ellsinore, Missouri the daughter of Clarence and Winnifred (Smith) Downs. She had worked at the Eaton Corporation during WWII and was an avid bowler. She bowled in many leagues over the years but especially liked the High Noon...

Elaine Jahns

Elaine Jahns

Jan 13, 2018

Elaine Marilyn Jahns, 78, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek, Michigan from Parkinson’s disease. She is now at peace in God’s presence and suffers no more earthly pain.  Elaine was born March 14, 1939 to Sherman and Florence (Peterson) Johnson at their home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was baptized...

Dorothy Tubilewicz

Dorothy Tubilewicz

Jan 13, 2018

Dorothy Dean Tubilewicz (Dennis) age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 13, 2018 at her residence.  She was born August 10, 1924 to Emmerson Blair Dennis and Lou Emma Dennis in Terre Haute, Indiana.  She graduated from Mattoon, Illinois High School and shortly thereafter, she moved to Battle Creek.  During World War II, Dorothy worked as an...

Michael Parker

Michael Parker

Jan 12, 2018

Died January 12, 2018. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service with full military honors will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. A dinner to celebrate Michaels life will be held at The Eagles Lodge, 19757 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25,...

Donna Boyer

Donna Boyer

Jan 8, 2018

Donna June Boyer, Age 85, Of Battle Creek, Died Monday, January 8, 2018, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Donna was born on November 4, 1932, in Marshall, MI, the daughter of Dean and Milva Lewis. She was united in marriage to Carl J. Boyer who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Saundra (Darrell) Bell and Tami (Tom...

Jack Kohler

Jack Kohler

Jan 7, 2018

Jack N. Kohler, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born October 20, 1921 in Osceola, Indiana the son of Samuel R. and Ruth N. (Cullers) Kohler. Jack served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 to 1943. He had worked at U.S. Rubber Company, Rich Manufacturing, Progressive Oil and retired from...

Dorene Demott

Dorene Demott

Jan 6, 2018

Dorene D. DeMott age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 6, 2018.  She was born on February 20, 1928 in Marshall, the daughter of Clayton and Thelma (Ostrander) Hulce.  Dorene graduated from Marshall High School, and following she attended beauty school.  Dorene was united in marriage on December 11, 1948 to Alvin L. DeMott.  She was employed...

Richard Foster

Richard Foster

Jan 3, 2018

Richard V. Foster age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 3, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on January 13, 1934 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Ned and Darley (Clark) Foster.  Richard graduated from Union City High School in 1952, then served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1962.  He was united in...

Mable Mitchell

Mable Mitchell

Dec 25, 2017

Mable R. Mitchell, age 97, of Battle Creek passed away on December 25, 2017 at the Caretel Inn of Lakeland in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She was born on November 19, 1920 in Port Clinton, Ohio, the daughter of Junious and Eola (Ellithorpe) Kline.  Mable was united in marriage to Leon D. Mitchell on September 1, 1945 in Battle Creek. ...

Dolores Woods

Dolores Woods

Dec 23, 2017

Dolores Kathleen Woods, age 97, of Mission, Texas passed away on December 23, 2017 in Battle Creek, surrounded by her family. Born in Coloma, Michigan on March 10, 1920, she was the daughter of Harold and Tressa (Morse) Hombaker. Dolores moved to Battle Creek where she graduated from Lakeview High School.  She married Veary D. (Bud) Woods on December 31,...

Gordon Dyer

Gordon Dyer

Dec 22, 2017

Gordon W. Dyer, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born December 30, 1921 in Roanoke, Virginia the son of William H. and Bessie (Wade) Dyer. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Glesner Dyer, whom he married on November 20, 1954; children: Linda Sue (Tom) Smith of Kentwood, Peggy Dyer Wilson of...