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Mary Janet Gibbs
Nov 20, 2023
Mary Janet Gibbs, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023. Janet was born March 6, 1942, in Hickory Corners, Michigan, the daughter of Roy Shelton Willis and Marvel Elizabeth (Campbell) Willis and has resided in Battle Creek most of her life. Janet graduated from Lakeview High School in 1960. She was an elementary special education teacher for 25.5...
Robert J. Crozier
Nov 17, 2023
Died on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Robert was born on August 10, 1926, in Royal Oak, MI, the son of William J. and Addie Mae (Murray) Crozier. He was a graduate of Berkley High School in Berkley, MI. Robert was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. He attended Michigan State...
Arnold Schepel Jr.
Nov 16, 2023
Arnold Schepel Jr., age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 16, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital surrounded by his family. Arnold (Arnie now and Sonny as he was known in the early days) was born on June 20, 1935 in Battle Creek, to Arnold Sr. and Arestine (Oliver) Schepel. Arnie loved life and being on the...
Vincent L. Beck
Nov 15, 2023
Vincent L. Beck, a dedicated and accomplished individual, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2023. Born on March 16, 1931, in Lehighton Pennsylvania, Vincent lived a remarkable life filled with remarkable achievements.
Vincent began his career as a lab engineering supervisor for Eaton Corporation and devoted 29 years of his life to the company. He...
Cheri Lynn Hammond
Nov 13, 2023
Cheri Lynn Hammond, age 73, of Orient, Ohio and formerly of Battle Creek, unexpectedly passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.
She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of the late Harlow and Nancy (Faga) Munn on November 12, 1950.
She worked as a licensed real estate agent in Michigan, Florida, and Georgia.
Cheri’s...
Lena M. Smith
Nov 11, 2023
Lena M. Smith, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on November 11, 2023. Born on November 23, 1933, in Dayton, Tennessee, Lena was the daughter of Robert Henderson and Stella Thurman.
During her remarkable life, Lena dedicated 34 years of service to Interbake Foods cookie factory. She worked tirelessly in various positions,...
Minnie Ann Moon
Nov 7, 2023
Minnie Ann was the first of nine children born to Guadalupe and Olivia “Lilly” Arredondo. Minnie was born in Findlay, Ohio on December 26, 1945, and departed 77 years later on November 7, 2023 as a result of vascular dementia.
The oldest of nine children, Minnie became a second mom to her siblings, rightfully earning her the title of...
James David Mullins
Nov 7, 2023
James David Mullins, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 7, 2023. He was born on July 14, 1933 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, the son of Bud and Pearl (Woodson) Mullins. Jim was a graduate of Rockvale High School in Rockvale, TN. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Middle Tennessee State University. He began his...
James Webster Bauer
Nov 6, 2023
James (Jim) Webster Bauer, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, at Hillside AFC. He was born January 8, 1933, in Toledo, OH, the son of Winfried and Lena (Porter) Bauer. Jim graduated from Blissfield High School in 1950 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Michigan in...
Blasina Bello
Nov 4, 2023
Blasina Arroyo de Bello of Battle Creek, Michigan entered peacefully into her eternal reward surrounded by loved ones, sacraments, prayers, and hymns on Saturday, November 4, 2023. She leaves behind a testimony of faith and devotion which she cultivated over her 94 years of life.
Blasina was born on the feast of Saint Blaise, February 3, 1929, the...
Frank Morales Sr.
Oct 31, 2023
Frank Morales Sr., 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep joining Dora, the love of his life, on October 31, 2023.
Frank was born March 20,1935 to Bernardo Morales and Maria (Diaz) in Olivet, Michigan. He graduated from St Philip Catholic High School in 1953. He worked at Clark Equipment for over 30 years...
Nilda C. Ismirle
Oct 30, 2023
Nilda “Nye” Catherine Ismirle, 58, passed away October 30, 2023 while residing at The Oaks in Battle Creek, Michigan where she had many friends among the staff. She was born September 24, 1965 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Nilda lived most of her life in East Leroy, Michigan on the family farm her grandparents purchased in 1953. She attended Athens...
Constance Susan Moffett
Oct 25, 2023
Constance S. (Thompson) Moffett, 80, of East Leroy, MI, and Zephyrhills, FL, was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 25, 2023. She succumbed to the final stages of cancer just two weeks after her entire family gathered around her one last time to celebrate her 80th birthday.
Connie, as she was known by family and...
Ruth Murlene Parrish
Oct 24, 2023
Ruth Murlene Parrish, a beloved member of the Battle Creek community, passed away on October 24, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on September 28, 1940, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie and Ruth (Adamson) Henry. Ruth was an extraordinary woman, known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her commitment to her career.After graduating...
Peggy Kay Allabaugh
Oct 23, 2023
Died on Monday, October 23, 2023. Peggy was born on October 28, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Richard and Vivian (Lindner) VanLandegent. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1966 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. She then attended Kellogg Community College and Central Michigan University receiving her bachelor’s degree in child...
James Allen Cash
Oct 22, 2023
James Allen Cash, a beloved resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 9, 1961, in Battle Creek, the son of Harvey and Shelby (Forman) Cash. James was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek.From an early age, James had a deep connection with the outdoors. He thrived...
Janet Margaret Foster
Oct 20, 2023
Janet Margaret Foster, age 77 of Battle Creek, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2023, finally at peace after a ten-year battle with dementia. A lover of children, Janet operated a daycare in her younger years. She derived the most joy from being around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, oftentimes on road trips to zoos,...
Patricia Margaret O'Brien
Oct 18, 2023
Patricia M. O’Brien, age 89, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born December 6, 1933, in Royal Oak, Michigan the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Peters) Schnarr and was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oak. Patricia married Robert J. O’Brien on October 2, 1954, at St....
Dorothy L. Vary
Oct 18, 2023
Died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Battle Creek. Dorothy was born on May 13, 1929, in Bluffton, IN, the daughter of Carl H. and Iona Mae (Murphy) Ifer. She has been an area resident since 1945 and was a 1947 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She married John A. Vary who preceded her in death in...
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