Obituaries

Apr 12, 2017

Mildred A. Sullivan age 89, of Battle Creek passed away on April 12, 2017 at her residence.  She was born on April 10, 1928 in Dowling, Michigan, the daughter of Barney and Elsie (Hamner) Williams.  Mildred graduated in 1946 from Hastings High School before moving to Battle Creek.  Mildred was united in marriage on June 23, 1950, in Battle...

Apr 11, 2017

Paul J. Komarck, age 88, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was born January 28, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Frank G. and Anna H. (Frcak) Komarck. Paul graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1947 and was the President of Komarck, Inc. for over 30...

Apr 10, 2017

Lucille “Lu” (Massa) Behnke died peacefully in her home at Brookdale Assisted Living in Napa on April 10, 2017.

She was born on January 30, 1924 in Mulberry, Kansas, daughter of Victor and Mary (Peppina) Massa.  She moved to Battle Creek, Michigan after high school graduation in 1942.

She married Reinold “Ryan” Behnke on March...

Apr 9, 2017

Thomas "Tom" William Tobolski, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away April 9, 2017 peacefully in the arms of his family. He was born May 7, 1944 in Battle Creek to William and Kathryn (Galarda) Tobolski. Tom attended St. Philip Catholic Schools, where he was an accomplished varsity athlete and student. He graduated in 1962. He went on to...

Apr 7, 2017

Paul D. Ratliff, Age 63, Of Battle Creek, Died Friday, April 7, 2017, at his residence. Paul was born on November 29, 1953, in Battle Creek, the son of James and Alaine ( Grant) Ratliff. Paul was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1971 and then received his Associates Degree in...

Apr 3, 2017

Jalaine R. Smith age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 3, 2017.  She was born on January 23, 1945 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Raymond and Isabelle (Strong) Keagle.  She grew up in Climax, Michigan as a child, graduating from Climax High School before moving to Battle Creek.  She was united in marriage to Larry Kruger...

Apr 1, 2017

Linda L. Irish age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 1, 2017.  She was born on June 25, 1939 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Homer and Gladys (Little) Imus. Linda graduated from Lakeview High School.  She was united in Marriage on July 21, 1962 in Battle Creek to Lloyd E. Irish.  Linda was employed with Harper Creek High...

Mar 31, 2017

Kathie M. Thomason, age 48 and Howard R. Bergman, age 60, of East Leroy, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. Together for 30 years, they loved their time spent with each other and died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. They were members of Binder Park Zoo were they spent many summer days, enjoyed biking,...

Mar 31, 2017

Earl D. Torrey, age 94, of Climax, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. He was born June 26, 1922 in Banfield, Michigan the son of George Edward and Gladys Mary (Allison) Torrey. Earl served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific Theatre receiving the Bronze Star. Following his honorable discharge he...

Mar 31, 2017

Kathie M. Thomason, age 48 and Howard R. Bergman, age 60, of East Leroy, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. Together for 30 years, they loved their time spent with each other and died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. They were members of Binder Park Zoo were they spent many summer days, enjoyed biking,...

Mar 30, 2017

Linda L. Rugg age 69, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017.  She was born on April 3, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of  Delvin and Bertha (Reid) Darling.  Linda was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Springfield High School in 1965.  She was employed from 1983 to 2009 at Denso Manufacturing, later working in...

Mar 29, 2017

Robert (Bob) Thomas (Tommy) Dilliner, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born June 24, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Russell and Julia Dilliner. Bob grew up in Battle Creek where he attended and graduated from St. Philip High School. He proudly...

Mar 27, 2017

Paul T. Jones, age 92, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home. He was born March 23, 1925 in Monterey, Tennessee the son of Claude and Clara (Buckner) Jones. Paul graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1943 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Grand Trunk...

Mar 26, 2017

Genevieve Allen age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017.  She was born on October 30, 1923 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Josef and Sophia (Lachowicz) Juzwiak.  She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.  Genevieve was united in marriage in 1944 to Clifford C. Sylvester for twenty...

Mar 26, 2017

Mellany Kay Mazur, Age 66,  Of Lansing, Formerly of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, March 26, 2017. Mellany was born on June 2, 1950, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald R. and Ella (Bush) Opala. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m to...

Mar 23, 2017

Josephine “Joie” M. Mitchell, age 78, of East Leroy, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born May 19, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Edwin and Josephine (Giroux) Page. Following graduation from Marshall High School, Josephine went to work for the Department of Civil Service where she...

Mar 22, 2017

David Hugh Steger age 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on March 22, 2017 in the company of his wife of 53 years.  He was born and raised in Hudson, Michigan.  David graduated from Hudson High School, attended Adrian College, Greenbrier Military Academy, and Michigan State University.  David was united in marriage on October 12, 1963 to Jacqueline...

Mar 16, 2017

Donald M. Williams, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. He was born April 21, 1938 in Flint, Michigan the son of Alva M. and Clara R. (Reynolds) Williams. Don served in the U.S. Army, worked for the State of Michigan Highway Department and retired in 1998 from Rieth Riley as the office/parts manager. He...

Mar 14, 2017

Laurence D. “Joe” Dawes age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away March 14, 2017.  Larry was born on June 9, 1937 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Laurence D. and Alice J. (Scott) Dawes.  He attended St. Philip Catholic High School, where he played football, basketball, golf and was a member of the class “C” state championship football...

Mar 13, 2017

Virginia “Jeanne” Morris age 89, of Richland, Michigan passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo.  She was born on November 10, 1927 in Kapala, Hawaii, the daughter of Manuel and Marie (Correa) Pimental.  Virginia graduated in 1945 from Kaimuki High School in Honolulu, Hawaii.  She later was united in marriage in 1947 to her husband;...