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Clinton Bolton

Clinton Bolton

Jun 22, 2014

Clinton Bolton, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday June 22, 2014.  He became a disciple of Jesus at the age of 14 and never lost sight of his calling to live for Him.  He was born to Wm. and Mildred Bolton on September 23, 1941 in Battle Creek Michigan. He graduated from Athens High...

Lloyd Eakins

Lloyd Eakins

Jun 19, 2014

Lloyd Michael “Mike” Eakins, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014. He was born August 29, 1952 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Lloyd E. and Stella L. (Copeland) Eakins. Mike attended Battle Creek Public Schools and went on to receive his diploma from Lakeview High School in 1981. He had served in the U.S....

Donald George

Donald George

Jun 17, 2014

Donald George, Age 88, Of Battle Creek, Lifelong Battle Creek resident and avid golfer, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, after a lengthy illness. Don was born on October 14, 1925, in Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1947, after serving three years in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Don served...

Louis Ryason

Louis Ryason

Jun 12, 2014

Louis H. Ryason, Age 83, Of Battle Creek, Died June 12, 2014. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Karlene Millard

Karlene Millard

Jun 12, 2014

Karlene G. Millard, age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was born May 27, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Karl G. and Grace E. (Wine) Millard. Karlene was a lifelong resident of the area and had worked at Woolworths Department Store for eight years, Michigan National Bank for over 17 years and...

Daniel Hallock

Daniel Hallock

Jun 12, 2014

Daniel F. Hallock, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was born June 6, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Frank Nathaniel and Vera Evelyn (Matherly) Hallock. Following his graduation from Marshall High School in 1954 he joined the U.S. Army where he served from November 8, 1954 to October 24, 1956. On...

Wilma Sargent

Wilma Sargent

Jun 11, 2014

Wilma Ione Sargent,Age 88,Of Battle Creek, Passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014, quietly with her family by her side. Wilma was born on September 18, 1925, in Jackson, MI, the daughter of Noah and Luella (Iliff) Shaver. Wilma worked for the Kellogg Company for 37 years retiring in 1985, and was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. In...

Sidney Deboer

Sidney Deboer

Jun 11, 2014

Sidney V. DeBoer, age 98, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was born May 31, 1916 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Samuel Bokke and Hazel May (Howe) DeBoer. Mr. DeBoer attended Kalamazoo Public Schools, graduating June 1935 from Kalamazoo Central High School. He was employed as a cook at the Kalamazoo State Hospital (now known...

Helen Moore

Helen Moore

Jun 9, 2014

Helen Jordan  Moore, Age 97, Of Battle Creek, Died June 9, 2014 at Evergreen Manor. Helen was born on August 7, 1916, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Joseph and Raina J. (Georgess) Toteff. Before finishing high school Helen was an Ingenue- actress from 15 to 18 years of age with the Slout Players who came to Battle Creek annually, presenting...

The Rev. Richard Young

The Rev. Richard Young

Jun 7, 2014

The Rev. Richard M. Young, Age 82, Of Athens, Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born November 5, 1931 in Buffalo, New York the son of Otto M. and Grace Irene (Bates) Young.  He had been a resident of Athens since 1991. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1948 serving tours in both Korea...

Evelyn Serbantez

Evelyn Serbantez

Jun 7, 2014

Evelyn Y. Serbantez, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014. She was born May 4, 1935 in Little Rock, Arkansas the daughter of John Oliver and Ida Lee (Noland) Diehl. Evelyn moved with her family to Battle Creek in 1952 and was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. As a young girl in...

Larry Brandt

Larry Brandt

Jun 3, 2014

Larry C.  “Lar” Brandt, Age 82, Of Battle Creek, Died peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at his residence. Larry was born on October 27, 1931, in Alpena, MI, the son of Lawrence H. and Nellie S. (Watkins) Brandt. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Marshall High School in 1949. He married the former Sally A. Sharpsteen...

June Miller

June Miller

Jun 1, 2014

June Eleanor Miller, Age 93, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Evergreen Senior Care. June was born on December 19, 1920, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Edward L. and Bernice Marie (Miller) Waterson. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended the Calhoun County Agricultural School and was a 1939 graduate of Battle...

Ruth Gamble

Ruth Gamble

May 31, 2014

Ruth Faye Gamble, age 97 of Battle Creek, passed away, Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was born September 6, 1916 in Jay County, Indiana, the daughter of Milton and Lovina (Oxley) Wise.  She married Harold Roe in 1933. They farmed in the Fulton area for many years and later lived in Athens, Michigan. Harold passed away in 1992. In 1999 she...

Raymond Iler, Jr.

Raymond Iler, Jr.

May 30, 2014

Raymond K. Iler, Jr. age 64 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home. He was born December 12, 1949 in Marshall, Michigan the son of Raymond Kenneth and Donna Elizabeth (Lake) Iler. Ray was a 1968 graduate of Harper Creek High School and following graduation enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served two years...

Joyce Mickenham

Joyce Mickenham

May 30, 2014

Joyce Leigh Mickenham, age 90 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014 at Bickford of Battle Creek. She was born March 16, 1924 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of George and Velva (Smith) Ferguson. Mrs. Mickenham was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. While attending Bible College in Zion, Illinois she met Raymond A. Mickenham, and...

Gayle Brannan

Gayle Brannan

May 28, 2014

Gayle E.  Brannan, Age 58, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Bronson Battle Creek. Gayle was born on September 29, 1955, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Nelson and Mildred (Radke) Brannan. He was a roofer for several years in the family business Brannan and Son. His passion was music and he played in several band in...

Joyce Bishop

Joyce Bishop

May 27, 2014

Joyce “Joy” Bishop, Age 78, Of Battle Creek, It is with extreme sadness that the family of Joy Bishop announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, sister, mother-in-law and friend on May 27, 2014, due to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She was born on June 16, 1935, to Marjorie and Frederick J. Armentrout in West Mansfield, OH. She was...

Peter Francisco

Peter Francisco

May 18, 2014

Peter M. “Pete” Francisco, Age 56, Of Battle Creek, Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at his home. Peter was born on November 26, 1957, in Battle Creek, the son of Robert and Irmgard (Jung) Francisco. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School in 1975, where he played...

Michael Danis

Michael Danis

May 16, 2014

Michael W. Danis (Michael D), of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014.  Mike born February 8, 1961 in Battle Creek, was the cherished son of Louis and Alwilda (Vanderbrook) Danis.  In his last years Mike took care of his mother in their home, enjoyed being a grandpa, and drew closer to Jesus.  He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1979 and...