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Silver Garske
Aug 3, 2017
Silver Lee Garske, age 84, of Mattawan, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born June 19, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of August and Vivian Garske. Silver earned both her Bachelor and Master Degree in Education from Western Michigan University and taught at Harper Creek Schools for 33 years, retiring in 1987....
Danny Burleson
Aug 1, 2017
Danny “Big Dawg” Burleson, age 69, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He was born January 23, 1948 in Empire, Alabama the son of William Thomas and Louise K. (Heard) Burleson. Dan attended Pennfield schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Laborers Union Local 355, Carpenters Union,...
James Gieske
Jul 30, 2017
James Leroy Gieske, Age 81, Of East Leroy, Died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. James was born on December 9, 1935, in Battle Creek, the son of Vincent H. and Lorena Mae (Guernsey) Gieske. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1953 and then attended Michigan State University....
Maxine French
Jul 29, 2017
Maxine French age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 29, 2017. She was born on June 18, 1923 in Cadillac, Michigan the daughter of William and Myrtle (Wright) Thomason. Maxine attended school in Meauwataka and Mesic. She was united in marriage on February 16, 1941 in Cadillac to Lynn French. They and their twin boys moved to...
Larry Sisler
Jul 28, 2017
Larry P. Sisler age 71, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017. He was born on May 15, 1946 in Battle Creek to Alvin and Gladys (Marley) Sisler. Larry was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1964. Larry was united in marriage on June 26, 2015 in Battle Creek to...
Kenneth Perry
Jul 25, 2017
Kenneth A. Perry age 60, of Battle Creek passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. He was born on December 30, 1956 in Battle Creek the son of Earl and Helen (Patterson) Perry. Kenneth was a graduate of Lakeview High School and lived in Three Rivers prior to moving back to Battle Creek. He worked as a custodian for...
Norman Vary
Jul 23, 2017
Norman R. Vary, Age 63, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, July 23, 2017. Norman was born on December 18, 1953, in Battle Creek, the son of John A. and Dorothy L. (Ifer) Vary. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Norman was employed by Lakeview school in the maintenance department and retired after...
Geraldine Gordon
Jul 20, 2017
Geraldine L. Gordon, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was born December 19, 1927 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Arnold and Beatrice (Hoisington) Voss. She married her first husband Junior R. Morey in February of 1946 and he preceded...
Russell Kittelton
Jul 14, 2017
Russell P. Kittelton, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. He was born January 8, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of William Dorr and Louise (Frauenreder) Kittelton. Russ was a graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School Class of 1946. He worked 24 years for Rich Manufacturing-Federal Mogul until the plant closed...
Thomas Wawzysko
Jul 8, 2017
Thomas M. Wawzysko age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 8, 2017. He was born on March 7, 1939 in Battle Creek, the son of Michael and Josephine (Groholski) Wawzysko. Thomas was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1958. He was an Armor Crewman in the United States Army. Thomas...
Randall Davey
Jul 8, 2017
Randall E. Davey age 62, of Albion, Michigan passed away on July 8, 2017. He was born on September 21, 1954 in Charlotte, Michigan the son of Dorrance and Edna (McDonald) Davey. Randall graduated from St. Johns’ High School, and lived in Dewitt prior to moving to Albion in 1973. He was united in marriage on July 27, 1974...
John Jordan
Jul 8, 2017
John A. Jordan age 71, of Athens, Michigan passed away July 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born on April 5, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of James and Mary (Elko) Jordan. John graduated in 1964 from Harper Creek High School. He was united in marriage on October 24, 1970 in Battle Creek, to Sharon Kubale. ...
Rowland "Ron" Johnston
Jul 6, 2017
Rowland (Ron) K. Johnston, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was born in Detroit, on April 25, 1951, the son of Robert (BJ) and Patricia (Dobbs) Johnston. Ron previously lived in Detroit before making his home in the Battle Creek area. He owned and operated Johnston Custom Window Treatments & Design for over...
Wilbur Mast
Jul 5, 2017
Bill Mast, age 74, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born June 16, 1943 in Coldwater, Michigan the son of Harold Franklin and Nina (Nutt) Mast. A lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Bill worked as a custodian at Harper Creek Schools for 35 years prior to his retirement. He loved...
Stella Flees
Jul 2, 2017
Stella Flees, Age 94, Of Battle Creek, Went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ and join her husband, Jack on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at The Reflections Assisted Living surrounded by her family. Stella was born on April 28, 1923, in Battle Creek, the daughter of George and Mary(Batco) Babic. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended...
Gregory Waschak
Jun 27, 2017
Gregory C. Waschak, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. He was born January 2, 1956 in Clearwater, Florida the son of John and Helen (Chicarella) Waschak. Greg was a graduate of Clearwater High School where he was an All-State member of the football team, and went on to attend St. Petersburg Community College. He...
Leslie Foust
Jun 21, 2017
Leslie Delight Foust, Age 63, Of Battle Creek, died Wednesday June 21, 2017, at Bronson Battle Creek. Leslie was born on September 7, 1953, in Battle Creek. She was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Harper Creek High School in 1971. She worked as a waitress for several area restaurants. She enjoyed music, Jeopardy, BBQ, gambling, classic movies, animals,...
Kathleen Mchale
Jun 16, 2017
Kathleen Cecelia McHale “Nanny” as she was known to all, was born January 3, 1935 in New York City, New York, to Myles Joseph McHale and Nellie Kathleen Turnbull McHale. She passed away in her sleep on June 16, 2017 at her home in Battle Creek Michigan, she resided in Michigan since 1988. She was a true New Yorker...
Susan Reynolds
Jun 14, 2017
Susan was born February 6, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio, second child of Vivian and Joseph Reynolds II. She lived her early years in Dayton, Ohio. As a toddler, her parents recognized the independent willfulness of their young daughter. It was a trait that served her well. As with many kids her age, Susan held a very special closeness with...
Sally Hudon
Jun 14, 2017
Sally Lee Hudon age 66, a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. She was born on March 22, 1951 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Maurice and Wilma (Burleson) Bibbings. Sally graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1969. She was united in marriage on July 15, 1981 to Antoine “Tony”...
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