Obituaries

Jun 22, 2012

Robert N. Dahm, age 84 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. He was born March 1, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Otto and Bernice (Olmstead) Dahm and was raised in Nashville, where he graduated from Nashville High School in 1946. Following graduation he worked at the Oliver Company for 10 years and later retired...

Jun 18, 2012

Richard C. Hawk, 93, of Battle Creek died Monday June 18, 2012 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born on October 26, 1918 in Battle Creek to Claude and Nellie (Hill) Hawk. Dick is survived by his daughters June (Danny) Eldred, of Battle Creek and Judy Shochley, of Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Jun 14, 2012

Jun 14, 2012

Suzanne Carol Whited, age 76 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. She was born September 5, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of LaVern and Maybelle (Cathcart) Irish and was a 1953 graduate of Lakeview High School. On August 8, 1954 she was married to Bill Whited,...

Jun 14, 2012

John L. Kenyon, age 80 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born June 2, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the son of Eugene and Geraldine (Straub) Kenyon. John was a 1950 graduate of Lakeview High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1953. He was co-owner of Todd Boat...

Jun 12, 2012

Bernita Mabel Bentley Age 84 Of Battle Creek Bernita M. Bentley, 84, left for the home her Savior Jesus Christ promised to prepare for her June 12 after a brief stay at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Bernita was born on April 19, 1928, in Columbiaville, MI, the daughter of John and Ida (McCoy) Bentley. She...

Jun 12, 2012

Donald C. Lipscomb Sr., 72, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday June 12, 2012 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born on April 25, 1940 in Richmond, VA to Harvey and Georgia (Burns) Lipscomb. Don graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1958. He was employed by the Kellogg Company for 35 years until he retired in 1995....

Jun 11, 2012

Kenneth H. Gentry, age 68, of East Leroy, passed away at his home on Monday, June 11, 2012. He was born March 26, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1962. Ken served in the U.S. Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He held many jobs which included, billing for a trucking firm,...

Jun 4, 2012

Wayne M. Smith, 96, of Battle Creek passed away Monday June 4, 2012 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born on October 15, 1915 in Casey, Iowa to Frank E. and Cordelia (Goodwin) Smith He was a member of the C.C. Camp during the depression, building roads in northern Michigan. Wayne was employed by the N.Y.C. Railroad for...

Jun 3, 2012

She was a poet, a singer, a songwriter, an artist, a cook/chef, a stock car driver and entrepreneur, and so much more. Alice Ahlene Gallagher will be remembered as a gifted, spirited and spiritual person.  In her later years, she became quiet and reflective.  There was much to reflect upon… Before starting her family in the late 50s, you would likely have...

Jun 2, 2012

Charlene Kay (Oliverio) Przystas, age 62, of Augusta went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at University Hospital, Ann Arbor after a long illness. She was born on November 18, 1949 in Battle Creek to William and Velma (Young) Oliverio. Charlene retired from II Stanley after nineteen years of faithful service. She was preceded in death...

Jun 2, 2012

Nellie M. “Nama” Harman-Melling, Age 73, Of Comstock, MI, Went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at her residence. Nellie was born on April 23, 1939, in Cookeville, TN, the daughter of Villard and Nancy (Fox) Williams. Before living in the Comstock area she was a resident of Battle Creek, but had lived all over the...

May 28, 2012

Nancy E. Bell, 73, of Battle Creek died Monday May 28, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1938 in Battle Creek to William (Harry) and Margery (Finley) Williams. Nancy graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956. She was employed by Cut Rate Grocery and then the United Educational Credit Union until she retired....

May 28, 2012

Mary Jane Graw, age 82 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. She was born June 24, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Ray and Isabel (Huntley) Zimmerman. Mrs. Graw graduated from Hastings High School in 1947 and on April 15, 1952 she married Clifton Graw, Jr. For several years she worked as a nurses aid...

May 27, 2012

Lois Jean Willrich, Age 75, Of  Marshall, Died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at Magnum Care of Albion. Lois was born on July 7, 1936, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Earl and Cleo (Lamphear) Hughes. She had been an area resident since 1977 coming from Vicksburg. She was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. She was united in marriage to...

May 27, 2012

Mary T.  Burd, Age 77, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at her residence. Mary was born on March 20, 1935, in Lansing, MI,the daughter of Edward and Marie (O’Connell) Turner. She had been a lifelong resident of the area. Mary was married on February 23, 1956, at Pine Creek to Lawrence E. Burd who preceded her in death...

May 25, 2012

It was our honor to be his daughters and hold his hands as he left this earth and moved on to heaven to be with his Heavenly Father. Our father will be remembered as a soft-spoken and extremely kind man who loved the Lord with all his heart.  He dedicated his life to God, the love of his life, Margaret, and...

May 25, 2012

Frances E. Allen, 84, of Battle Creek passed away Friday May 25, 2012 at The Oaks at Northpointe Woods. She was born on March 25, 1928 in Salyersville, KY to Millard F. and Martha (Arnett) Anderson. Frances was united in marriage on March 13, 1948 to Hyram B. Allen. She was employed by Post Cereals in Battle Creek for 32...

May 23, 2012

Earl  R.  Wright, Age 88, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Earl was born on November 9, 1923, in Danville, IL, the son of George S. and Alice D. (Lindroth) Wright. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended W.K. Kellogg Consolidated School in Hickory Corners. He was a veteran serving...

May 23, 2012

Helen L. Robbins-Durham-Gooding, 82, of Battle Creek died Wednesday May 23, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born on May 1, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Margaret (Reick) Durham. She is survived by her children, Richard A. Gooding, of Sparta, William K. (Diane) Gooding, of California, Theresa L. Medici, of Battle Creek, and Bethaney (Jeremy) Swanson, of...