Obituaries

Mar 11, 2017

Barbara H. “Bobbie” Wilson, 94, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully in her sleep on March 11, 2017.  She was born in 1923 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Karl W. and Florence (Sheffers) Hooth.  Bobbie graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University, including post-graduate work at WMU.  She married Donald R. Wilson in April 1944...

Mar 11, 2017

Nellie Pearl Barnes, age 107, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born November 22, 1909 in Howlandsburg, Michigan the daughter of John G. and Inis (Johnson) Noble. Mrs. Barnes had worked at the V.A. Laundry and Post Cereals, and enjoyed crafts, crocheting and going to bible study....

Mar 11, 2017

Dianne M. (Perry) McDill age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 11, 2017.  Dianne was born on December 17, 1939 in Manchester, Iowa, the daughter of Hartsel and Bethayne (Tomlinson) Perry.  She was united in marriage to David M. McDill on January 1, 1960 in Davenport, Iowa, and then moved to Battle Creek in 1964, when her...

Mar 10, 2017

Catherine M. Matko age 89, of Columbus, Ohio and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away March 10, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born in Galion, Ohio on April 22, 1927, the daughter of Vincent and Marian (Lupica) Chinni.  Catherine graduated from Galion High School in Ohio.  She was united in marriage in 1955 to Theodore Matko.  Catherine lived...

Mar 9, 2017

Dora Marian Tyndal, Age 86, Of Battle Creek, Died Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Battle Creek. Dora was born on June 29, 1930, in Hastings, MI, the daughter of Edgar S. and Ruby E. (Walters) Fifield. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Southwestern Jr. High and Battle Creek Central High School. On June 10,...

Mar 8, 2017

Larry A. VanAuken, 68 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017.  He was born on June 21, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of  Merle and Veryl VanAuken.  Larry was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather with a passion for his family, friends and the great out-of-doors (especially Beaver Island, MI.!)  In 1966,...

Mar 6, 2017

Naomi Louise Barber, 79, formerly of Battle Creek, MI, died March 6, 2017 at The Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, MI of Parkinson’s disease.

She was born on May 18, 1937 in Elwood, IN, the daughter of Lincoln (“Pem”) and Jeanette (Babbitt) Robbins.  As a child, she participated in youth groups and other activities of Elwood’s First Methodist Church.

...

Mar 4, 2017

Verna M. Coleman, age 89, of Defiance, Ohio passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born August 3, 1927 in Hillsdale County, Michigan the daughter of Harry and Eva (McCarty) Hamilton. Verna was a 1944 graduate of Jonesville High School. While living in Union City, Ohio she worked at Sheller...

Mar 1, 2017

Walter Fredrick Merriman, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was born February 16, 1930 in Dunlap, Tennessee the son of Claude and Beulah (Land) Merriman. Fred moved to Battle Creek following his service in the U.S. Army and retired from Eaton’s in 1985 where he had worked for 25 years as an electrician...

Feb 25, 2017

Donna Jean Kelley age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on February 25, 2017 at her residence.  She was born on March 21, 1928 the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Mumford) Lampman.  Donna was a graduate and valedictorian of Battle Creek Central High School in 1946.  She was united in marriage on December 24, 1947 in Battle Creek to...

Feb 25, 2017

Mary "Marlene" Perry age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2017.  She was born on November 24, 1937 in Mason City, Washington, the daughter of Muriel and Jessie (Davis) Grenier.  Mary came to Battle Creek from Albion, Michigan where she then made her home.  She graduated in 1956 from Battle Creek Central High School, and...

Feb 22, 2017

Brent J. Banaszak age 38, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017.  He was born on April 7, 1978 in Battle Creek, the son of John and Linda (Densmore) Banaszak.  Brent was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek, and graduated in 1997 from Harper Creek High School.  He was employed at Marshall Excelsior as a materials...

Feb 21, 2017

Dorothy Carene Ecklund, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living.  She was born on May, 30, 1927 in Normandy, Tennessee, the daughter of Euless and Cloie (Stone) Jones.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert B. Ecklund on December 9, 1944 at the chapel at Camp Forrest in Tullahoma, TN. ...

Feb 18, 2017

William F. “Jack” Mudd, age 88, of Battle Creek, went home to the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 8, 1928 in Weona, Arkansas to Floyd and Velvya (White) Mudd. Jack served in the Army during the Korean War and retired from Michigan Carton. He is survived...

Feb 16, 2017

Robert E. Broach, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2017. He was born December 21, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Elmer and Lillian (Crampton) Broach. A 1948 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, he joined the Michigan Air National Guard following graduation and was activated during the Korean War...

Feb 15, 2017

Beatrice R. Young, Age 90, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the Oaks at Northpointe Woods. Beatrice was born on January 10, 1927, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Felix and Gregoria Rodriguez. She had been an area resident since 1942 coming from Laredo, TX. Beatrice Lived in Chicago until 1933 then moved to Laredo, Texas...

Feb 14, 2017

Rosemary Fulling, Age 62, Of Battle Creek,  Died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Battle Creek. Rosemary was born on November 17, 1954, in Enterprise, AL, the daughter of Joseph C. and Minnie M. (Wooten) Larock. She had been an area resident for 45 years graduating from Lakeview High School in 1972 and then attended Kellogg Community College. On July...

Feb 12, 2017

C. Wendell Strickland, Age 92, Of  Johnstown, Twp., Passed away on February 12, 2017 at home with his loving family at his side. Wendell was born on December 17, 1924 to Earl and Beryl (LeGear) Strickland near Bedford. He was a 1942 graduate of Hastings High School. On May 8, 1960 he married Wilma J. Hart. They had 56...

Feb 6, 2017

Steven P. Martinovich, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday morning, February 06, 2017 at Evergreen Manor surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 22, 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Imbro and Francika Martinovich. A 1943 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School he went on to serve in the Army during...

Feb 5, 2017

Lynn A. “Boze” Smith, age 83, of East Leroy, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born March 4, 1933 in Girard Township, Michigan the son of Ray J. and Anna M. (Johnson) Smith. A 1951 graduate of Athens High School, he went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his...