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Tommy Scott
Aug 7, 2013
Tommy J. Scott of East Leroy, loving husband and father, passed away Wednesday August 7, 2013 at the age of 84. He was born on August 14, 1928 in Memphis, TX to Roy A. and Agnes (Johnson) Scott. Tommy attended school in Texas and joined the U.S. Army in February, 1946. While stationed at Fort Custer in 1946, he met...
Timothy O'Neil, Sr.
Aug 2, 2013
Timothy H. O’Neil, Sr., Age 81, Of Battle Creek, Passed away on August 2, 2013. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Tim enjoyed radio broadcasting and was in sales. He had a special love for the American Legion Post 298, where he was Chaplain for more than 15 years, sporting events, especially...
Robert Rathbun
Aug 1, 2013
Robert W. “Bob” Rathbun, age 85, of Battle Creek, MI died Thursday, August 1, 2013 after a lengthy fight against cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep with the love of his family surrounding him. Bob, the son of William and Lila (Leedy) Rathbun was born in Battle Creek on July 16, 1928. In 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
Lawrence Gilbert
Jul 29, 2013
Lawrence E. Gilbert, Age 87, Of Ceresco, MI, Died July 29, 2013. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org
Steven Ludlow
Jul 25, 2013
Steven Edward Ludlow, age 47, of Marshall passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 6, 1965 in Port Huron, Michigan the son of Jack C. and Mary E. (Naylor) Ludlow. He moved to Jackson, MI with his family at the age of 12 where he lived until graduating from Jackson County Western...
Eugene Mckeague
Jul 24, 2013
Eugene “Gene” Clifford McKeague, 89, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Battle Creek on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 after a brief illness, surrounded and comforted by family members. He was born September 14, 1923 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the only son of the late Clifford and Grace (Miller) McKeague. Gene grew up in the Milwaukee area until...
Edsel Britton
Jul 19, 2013
Edsel S. Britton, 85, of Aurora, Illinois and formerly of Battle Creek, died Friday July 19, 2013. He was born May 16, 1928 in Emporium, Pennsylvania the son of Frank C. and Emma C. (Hartman) Britton. Edsel was a 1945 graduate of Emporium High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1951 until 1953 during the Korean War. He...
Mark Parker
Jul 14, 2013
Mark E. Parker, age 59, of Climax, died Sunday, July 14, 2013. He was born June 6, 1954 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Gaylord Ellis and Violet Joann (Fuick) Parker. Mark graduated from Climax Scotts High School in 1973 and went on to work at the Climax Telephone Company. Most recently he worked for Frontier Communications from where...
Robert Morduff
Jul 13, 2013
Robert L. Morduff, 91, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday July 13, 2013 at The Heritage Assisted Living Community. He was born on February 22, 1922 in Battle Creek to Isaac D. and Millie E. (Peck) Morduff. Bob served with the U.S. Army during WWII in Europe. He was employed by the Kellogg Company for 41 years. Bob was a...
Ronald Mciver
Jul 13, 2013
Ronald A. McIver, Age 66, Of Battle Creek, Passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Bronson Battle Creek. Ronald was born on March 18, 1947, in Battle Creek, the son of Gerald H. and Helen M. (Markman) McIver. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School. Ron was a veteran serving in...
Rudy Zidarevich
Jul 13, 2013
Rudy M. Zidarevich, Age 84, of Battle Creek, Died July 13, 2013 At Borgess Medical Center. Rudy was born on December 19, 1928, in Battle Creek, the son of Michael and Mary (Pollack) Zidarevich. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Schools and then St. Philip High School. In 1948 he married his wife of...
Glenda Vandenbrink
Jul 11, 2013
Glenda M. VandenBrink, age 69, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. She was born October 27, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Bunnie E. and Lorena M. (Gourley) Rogers. Glenda graduated from Lakeview High School and loved to paint and quilt as a hobby. She was a lover of animals, especially her “Yorkies” and cared...
Eunice Sands
Jul 8, 2013
Eunice L. Sands, 103, of Battle Creek passed away Monday July 8, 2013 at Battle Creek Manor. She was born on March 28, 1910 in Lee Twp., Calhoun County, MI to Osmer and Louise (Jablonski) Russell. Eunice was owner/operator of the Swan Beauty Shop. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Eunice enjoyed traveling, painting, and crafts. She is...
Ronald Trumbull
Jul 8, 2013
Ronald H. “Fly” Trumbull, Age 59, Of Battle Creek, Passed peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2013, at his residence. Ronald was born on August 13, 1953, in Battle Creek, the son of Henry S. and Bettylou Bell (Birdzell) Trumbull. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Harper Creek High School and then attended Kellogg Community College....
Jack Dillon, Sr.
Jul 7, 2013
Jack Dillon, Sr, age 82, of Marshall, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013 in his sleep surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by several brothers and sisters, in-laws, nieces and nephews, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jack had worked in a number of jobs throughout his life including truck driving for over 40 years, but the moments that...
Vivian Lake
Jul 6, 2013
Vivian J. Lake, 92, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday July 6, 2013 at Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center. She was born on February 16, 1921 in Moscow Twp. Hillsdale County, MI to Clive and Elinor (Barnes) Center. Vivian graduated from Horton High School in 1937 and Argubright Business College in 1939. She was employed by Weston Biscuit, Security...
Doris Damerow
Jul 2, 2013
Doris Elaine Damerow, age 89, of Marshall, formerly of Battle Creek, went home to be with The Lord, on July 2, 2013 in her son Brian's home in Marshall, Michigan. Doris was born in Shelby, Michigan to Albert and Violet (Morningstar) Hulsebos on May 22, 1924.She graduated in 1942 from Bellevue School. She was very proud and told many stories...
Vera Miller
Jul 1, 2013
Vera L. Miller, 80, of Battle Creek passed away Monday July 1, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center. She was born on April 3, 1933 in Anderson, IN to David Harold and Mable Jane (Armfield) Imel. Vera attended Anderson High School in Anderson, IN. She was united in marriage on August 27, 1980 to Richard L. Miller. Vera had worked...
Edward Slayton
Jun 30, 2013
Edward O. Slayton, 66, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday June 30, 2013 surrounded by his family at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born on January 1, 1947 in Battle Creek to Richard C. and AdaMay (Binger) Slayton. Ed graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1965. He had worked for Katz Well Drilling, TC Mechanical, and Freedom Motors. Ed...
Michael Gibbs
Jun 28, 2013
Michael S. Gibbs, 49 of Battle Creek passed away Friday June 28, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born on August 6, 1963 in Kalamazoo to Alan E. and Janet (Willis) Gibbs. Michael graduated from Lakeview High School in 1982. He had worked for Exopack, Southwest Michigan Rehab, and Griswold Machine and Engineering Inc. in Union City. Michael was...
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