Obituaries

Feb 11, 2013

Kathleen A. Tarr passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born in Coldwater, Michigan, on January 13, 1944, to William J. and Anita C. (Volk) Tarr.  Kathy spent her childhood years in Coldwater, where her love of the arts began.  At the young age of 12, she directed the children’s choir at the Presbyterian Church, and the rest was...

Feb 10, 2013

David Kensley  McWhorter, Age 78, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, February 10, 2013. David was born September 24, 1934, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Joseph and Maybette (Grolms) McWhorter. He moved to San Antonio, Texas, when he was 14 and attended the Texas Military Institute. On April 10, 1954, he married Joan Katherine Yates and they moved to Battle...

Feb 9, 2013

William “Bill” French, age 63, of Augusta, Michigan, passed away February 9, 2013, at the age of 63. He was born on February 4, 1950, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Bill is the son of Robert E. and Mary L. (Peterson) French. Bill earned his Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Environmental Earth Science from Western Michigan University. As a hydro-geologist and...

Feb 8, 2013

Lloyd R. “Rusty” Larner, 91, of Battle Creek passed away Friday February 8, 2013 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born on July 9, 1921 in Chesaning Twp., Saginaw County to Jay S. and Ervena (Van Sickle) Larner. Lloyd graduated from Chesaning High School in1939. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Lloyd was united in marriage...

Feb 8, 2013

Charles “Jim” Lichty, age 80 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, February 8, 2013. He was born October 21, 1932 in Adrian, Michigan the son of Robert Lee and Harriet LeMoyne (Farst) Lichty. Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of American Legion Post #298 in Battle Creek and V.F.W. Post #2335 in...

Feb 6, 2013

Barbara  Lee Warren, Age 83, Of Climax, Formerly of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Barbara was born on February 5, 1930, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of E. Lee and Laura (Brandall) Fleming. She had been a lifelong area resident graduating from St. Philip High School in 1947. On June 5, 1950, she...

Feb 4, 2013

Gail E. Roberts, Age 87, Of Battle Creek, Died Monday, February 4, 2013, in Battle Creek. Gail was born on January 31, 1926, in Battle Creek, the son of Henry and Thelma (Knight) Roberts. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during WWII in the 3rd Armored Division under...

Feb 3, 2013

Annie  C.  Kimmerly, Age 80, Of Omena, MI, Died Sunday, February 3, 2013, at the Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek, Michigan, surrounded by her family. Annie was born on December 30, 1932, in Dublin, Ireland, the daughter of Edward and Annie (Farrell) Sweetman. On June 16, 1962, at Suttons Bay, MI, she was united in marriage to John C. Kimmerly who...

Feb 3, 2013

Feb 2, 2013

Margaret A. Parker, age 78 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013. She was born August 10, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Herbert and Pearl (Strange) Goodman. On December 20, 1952 Margaret married Dewey F. Parker in Detroit, Michigan and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2005. She was also preceded in death by...

Jan 30, 2013

Edna Louise (Campbell) Latta, went to sleep in Jesus, Wednesday January 30th 2013.  Edna turned 89 on January 3rd, born in Battle Creek in 1924 to Earl and Elizabeth (Koenig) Campbell. After attending Battle Creek Academy; Edna married George Elvin Latta on August 11th 1942.  They were married 48 years until he passed on May 5th 1991.  Preceded in death by three brothers,...

Jan 28, 2013

Samantha Anne Dunithan, age 24 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. She was born December 2, 1988 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Guy Alan and Victoria Anne (Straub) Dunithan. Samantha is survived by her parents and one sister: Heather Dunithan; her grandmother: Nancy Straub; nephew: Cameryn Dunithan and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial...

Jan 28, 2013

Thomas L. “Tom”  McHale, Age 85, Of Battle Creek, Died Monday, January 28, 2013, at Evergreen Senior Care. Thomas was born in New Orleans on May 3, 1927, the son of Edward J. and Loretta (Lamey) McHale, and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tom Served in the Naval Air Crew as a radio gunner in WWII. He attended the School of Drama...

Jan 27, 2013

Robert “Bob” Charles Armstrong, 59 of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born December 25, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Robert and Lucille (Fairchild) Armstrong. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1972 and married his high school sweetheart, Margaret “Peggy” Ann Gatling in 1975. She preceded him in...

Jan 27, 2013

Harold L. Mack, 96, of Battle Creek formerly of Fine Lake passed away Sunday January 27, 2013 at Care Community Assisted Living. He was born on May 15, 1916 in Climax, MI to Everett and Beulah (Proctor) Mack. Harold was united in marriage on March 3, 1935 to Alice, she preceded him in death in 1986. He was employed by...

Jan 20, 2013

James Samuel Wilder, Age 81, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013, at home. He was born July 30, 1931, in Rutledge, TN, the son of Bert and Edith (Macelhaney) Wilder. Jim was a Korean War Veteran and retired from Post Cereals. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Surviving is his wife of 57 years...

Jan 20, 2013

Patricia Ann Ritzler, age 72 of Battle Creek, fell asleep at home Sunday, January 20, 2013 surrounded by her family, and awoke holding the hand of Jesus. She was born March 11, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of John and Muriel (Evans) McAllister. She was a 1958 graduate of Pontiac Central High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from...

Jan 16, 2013

Debra Kay Jung, age 52 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013. She was born August 11, 1960 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Jerry and Diane (Hoagland) Ryan. Debra was an active member of First Wesleyan Church where she led many women’s and youth groups. She volunteered at Safe Place, was an avid reader and continued...

Jan 15, 2013

Emelia Ann Blazekovic, 99, of Battle Creek, died on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. Emelia was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on January 10, 1914 to Frances and Imbro Martinovich.  She graduated from St. Philip High School and later married Steve W. Blazekovic on October 19, 1935. Emelia was the first 50-year employee of the Kellogg Company and worked in a variety...

Jan 12, 2013

Rosemary Carr, 86, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday January 12, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born on October 3, 1926 in Battle Creek to Earl and Louise (Koeing) Campbell. Rosemary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1943. She was united in marriage on July 23, 1943 to her childhood sweetheart, Raymond G. Carr.  They celebrated 64...