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Louise Shew

Louise Shew

Aug 11, 2016

Louise A. Shew, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed peacefully on Thursday August 11, 2016, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born July 4, 1927 to Hubert R. Western Sr. and Monnie E. (Wilder) Western in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was raised in Battle Creek and was a 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She continued...

Norman Denney

Norman Denney

Aug 9, 2016

Norman E. Denney, 61, of Sherwood, Michigan passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center of multiple health issues.  Norm was born September 1, 1954 to Frances (Hovarter) and Peter Denney and had resided in the Athens area for most of his life. Norm was a member of the Athens High School Class of 1972 and had been employed...

David Wilson

David Wilson

Aug 2, 2016

David L. Wilson, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Borgess Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of LaVerne and Barbara (Brown) Wilson. David was a 1948 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, served in the National Guard and retired in 1991 from Post Cereals...

Carroll Ferguson

Carroll Ferguson

Aug 1, 2016

Mr. Carroll C. “Fergie” Ferguson, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. He was born May 8, 1935 in Dayton, Tennessee the son of Coulter and Gladys (Hill) Ferguson, and moved to Battle Creek at the age of 11. A graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Mr. Ferguson...

Pamela Palmatier

Pamela Palmatier

Aug 1, 2016

Pamela L.  Palmatier, Age 65, Of Battle Creek, Died August 1, 2016, in Battle Creek. A private graveside service will be held. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Hildegarde Montgomery

Hildegarde Montgomery

Jul 31, 2016

Hildegarde Cynthia Montgomery passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016, after a short illness. Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on November 23, 1930 she was the daughter of Clarence and Hilda Iverson. Hildy was generous with her bright spirit and her warm heart touched many lives. Unconditional love for her family was the foundation of her life and her strong...

Charles Jackson

Charles Jackson

Jul 27, 2016

Charles E. Jackson  age 77, of Battle Creek passed away July 27, 2016.  Cremation has been conducted, with a memorial service scheduled at a later date.

Mary Both

Mary Both

Jul 26, 2016

Mary Frances Both, age 65, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She was born February 5, 1951 in Grand Blanc, Michigan the daughter of Stephen G. and Elizabeth “Scottie” (Burnside) Both. Mary was a graduate of Central Michigan University and did graduate work at Western Michigan University. She taught music at Highland Junior High School and Lakeview...

Dorothy Gorham

Dorothy Gorham

Jul 20, 2016

Dorothy L. Gorham, Age 87, Of Battle Creek, Went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. Dorothy was born and raised in Dowling, MI, on December 21, 1928, the daughter of Clinton and Crystal (Card) Burpee. She attended Dowling schools until her graduation from Hastings High School in 1947. She attended...

Madeline Carrel

Madeline Carrel

Jul 20, 2016

Madeline L. Carrel, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born January 24, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Arlie and Edna (Guernsey) Wood. Madeline attended Battle Creek Central High School and retired from the Hudson Department Store where she had worked for many years. She enjoyed extensive travel throughout Europe with her...

Betty Mcdonald

Betty Mcdonald

Jul 17, 2016

Betty Jo McDonald, Age 85, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, July 17, 2016. Betty was born on November 7, 1930 in Middletown, OH, the daughter of Leaborn and Tressie (Jones) Barker, Sr. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Central High School. She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church and enjoyed reading...

Bryan Robinson

Bryan Robinson

Jul 16, 2016

Bryan D. Robinson, age 67, of Avon Park, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was born April 15, 1949 in Athens, Michigan the son of Harold and Arlene (Milner) Robinson. Bryan served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was...

Shannon Gleason

Shannon Gleason

Jul 13, 2016

Shannon Gleason, age 44 of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly July 13, 2016 in Chantilly, Virginia.  She was born on July 7, 1972 in Tucson, AZ   the daughter of John & Carol (Harris) Ready.  Shannon graduated in 1990 from South Gwinnett High School.  She was married on July 8, 2012 in Coldwater, to her husband, Timothy Gleason II.  Shannon was a member of the...

Richard Belt

Richard Belt

Jul 10, 2016

Richard Lee Belt, Age 57, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, July 10, 2016, at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. Richard was born on April 23, 1959, in Logansport, IN, the son of H. Paul and Carol (Smith) Belt. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Harper Creek High School in 1977. He was a painter and...

Johnny "John" Hargis

Johnny "John" Hargis

Jul 7, 2016

Johnny “John” Lester Hargis, Age 72, Of Springfield, MI, Died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at his residence. Johnny “John” was born on April 17, 1944, in Battle Creek, the son of William J. and Arliene (Budd) Hargis. He was a graduate of Bellevue High School and was formerly a resident of Bellevue before moving to Battle Creek. He was a...

Carolyn Garnes

Carolyn Garnes

Jul 7, 2016

Carolyn E. Garnes, Age 81, Of Battle Creek, Died Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Battle Creek. Carolyn was born on April 18, 1935, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Michael and Nellie (Hutcheson) Price. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. She was united in marriage to Jack Wesley Garnes, Sr.,...

Norman Tilbury

Norman Tilbury

Jul 1, 2016

Norman L. Tilbury, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born October 11, 1933 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Arthur and Isabella (Dreyfus) Tilbury. Norman was a 1951 graduate of Lakeview High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. He...

C. Hamlin

C. Hamlin

Jul 1, 2016

C. Audrey Hamlin, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Verona Adult Foster Care Center. She was born August 1, 1922 in Kalkaska, Michigan the daughter of Clarence and Blanche (King) Morrison. Audrey attended Lakeview High School, worked at the H.B. Sherman Manufacturing Company for 7 years and retired from Cello Foil after 28...

Patricia Homan

Patricia Homan

Jul 1, 2016

Patricia Ann Homan, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born August 3, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Cordas Carl and Lillian Beatrice (Davis) Cutsinger. Pat was a 1956 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and was an Executive Secretary at the Kellogg...

Brian Sigourney

Brian Sigourney

Jun 28, 2016

Brian K. Sigourney, age 53, of Battle Creek and formerly of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016. He was born May 22, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Howard Edward and Marilyn Louise (Tatro) Sigourney. Brian was a 1981 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and had most recently worked at the Walmart Distribution Center in...