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Elizabeth Moll
May 22, 2011
Elizabeth A. Moll, 88 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital of Battle Creek. She was born May 20, 1923 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Thomas E. and Jennie (Ireland) Dula. Elizabeth was a 1941 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and completed her nurses training earning an L.P.N. Degree. She had...
Vivian Hepfinger
May 21, 2011
Vivian G. Hepfinger, 90 of Clinton Township, Michigan, formerly of Battle Creek, died Saturday, May 21, 2011. She was born January 4, 1921 in Bowling Green, Ohio the daughter of Capp and Winifred (Johnston) Amos. Vivian graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1945, was a school teacher for over 30 years and retired from the Battle Creek School System...
Margaret Bessler
May 19, 2011
Margaret Theresa Bessler, Age 87, Of Climax, MI, Margaret Theresa Bessler was born on November 6, 1923, in Lawrenceburg, IN. She died on May 19, 2011 from a sudden illness. She is survived by her husband William E. Bessler of Battle Creek; her sisters, Lucille and Judy Rodenberg of Lawrenceburg, IN; and her two sons, James E. Bessler of Kansas City,...
Dorothy Cox
May 14, 2011
Dorothy Mae Cox, 78 of Farwell, MI formerly of Battle Creek died Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday at Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Ova Phillips
May 14, 2011
Ova B. Phillips Battle Creek Ova Bell Phillips, 88, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday May 14, 2011 at the Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. She was born on December 25, 1922 in Livingston, TN to George and Rose (Harris) Presley. Ova married Cordell Phillips on July 28, 1939 in Livingston, TN. She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Ova is survived by...
Ruth Everest
May 14, 2011
Ruth I. Everest Battle Creek Ruth I. Everest, 87, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday May 14, 2011 at The Legacy of NorthPointe Woods. She was born on January 17, 1924 in Battle Creek to Louis and Eva (Hess) Basso. Ruth graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in1941. She was employed at Percy Jones Hospital from 1941 to 1945....
Duane Stebleton
May 11, 2011
Duane D. Stebleton, 86 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center. He was born January 14, 1925 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of David Alvero and Lydia (Conklin) Stebleton. Duane served in the U.S. Navy during WWII participating in the invasion of Normandy and also serving in the South...
Albert Farrington
May 11, 2011
ALBERT “LEO” FARRINGTON, age 77, passed away May 11, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Leo was born September 4, 1933 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the twin son of Hilda (Boshers) and William Grady Farrington. Leo served as a corporal in the U.S. Army Tank Company 60th Infantry from 1953 to 1955 as a tank driver and was...
Kenneth Deloof
May 7, 2011
Kenneth W. DeLoof Age 87 Of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, May 7, 2011, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born on July 8, 1923, in Kalamazoo, the son of Gerard and Gertrude (Brunstein) DeLoof. Ken devoted his life to his wife and family. He was a Corporal serving in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific. He moved to the Battle Creek...
Laverne Mccormick
May 7, 2011
LaVerne McCormick,Age 79,Of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, May 7, 2011, surrounded by her family. LaVerne was born on December 29, 1931, in Louisville, KY, 1 of 14 children to James R. and Dorothy J. (Gilpin) Cissell. She moved to the area in the 1950’s coming from Kentucky. On January 24, 1952, she was united in marriage to Sampson “Smokey” T. McCormick who preceded her...
Charles Davis, Jr.
May 5, 2011
Charles Milton Davis, Jr., 77 of East Leroy, passed away peacefully into heaven on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Charles was born March 17, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the son of Charles Milton and Charlotte Emma (Longwell) Davis, Sr. His family resided in Hastings until the start of WWII when they moved to...
Maxine Fredericks
May 1, 2011
Maxine Ruth Fredericks, Age 88 Of Battle Creek Died Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Wynwood of Meridian, Haslett, MI. Maxine was born on December 19, 1922, in Shelbyville, MO, the daughter of Irvin and Sylvia (Boster) Lambeth. On August 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Harry J. Fredericks and after 57 years of marriage he preceded her in death on November...
Reed Nelson
Apr 30, 2011
Reed Nelson, 91 of Battle Creek, passed away, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born April 4, 1920 in Downers Grove, Illinois the son of DeWitte and Bertha (Hockett) Nelson. Reed graduated from Downers Grove High School in 1938 and the Michigan College of Mining and Technology (now known as Michigan Technological University)...
Joseph Tubilewicz, Sr.
Apr 30, 2011
Joseph John Tubilewicz, Sr., 87 of Battle Creek, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. He was born July 6, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Mary (Belaski) Tubilewicz. Joe graduated from Lane Technical High School in Chicago and enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII. Overseas duty stations included Japan, Germany, Formosa and Korea....
Carolyn Hursh
Apr 26, 2011
In accordance with her wishes cremation will take place and there won't be any services.
Helen Busefink
Apr 25, 2011
Helen Jean Busefink (nee Thompson)age 82 Died on April 25, 2011 in Bradenton, Florida. Helen was born on January 17, 1929 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Helen moved to Battle Creek during her youth and in 1948 married Sam Busefink. Helen had a long and interesting career with the Kellogg Company as the Executive Receptionist from 1946 to 1984 where she interacted...
Wayne Tice
Apr 25, 2011
Wayne E. Tice Battle Creek Wayne E. Tice, 93, of Battle Creek passed away Monday April 25, 2011 at The Oakes of NorthPointe Woods. He was born on September 11, 1917 in Battle Creek to Paul F. and Madge C. (Sprague) Tice. Wayne married Elizabeth M. Vosburgh on September 28, 1940, she preceded him in death on May 31, 2006....
Michael Russell
Apr 23, 2011
Michael O. Russell Battle Creek Michael O. Russell, 69, went to be with the Lord, Saturday April 23, 2011 with his loving family at home. He was born June 12, 1941 in Kalamazoo to Donald T. and Leona B. (Culver) Russell. Michael was united in marriage to Donna J. Heise on September 6, 1960 in Kalamazoo. He loved and adored...
Ruby Seaman
Apr 18, 2011
Ruby A. Seaman, 91 of Union City, formerly of Battle Creek, died Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born August 8, 1919 in Quincy, Michigan the daughter of John A. and Mae E. (Williams) Gilbert. Ruby worked at the Kellogg Company from 1952 until her retirement in 1979. She enjoyed camping, belonged to...
Margaret Dishman
Apr 12, 2011
Margaret M. Dishman, age 87, of Battle Creek died Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Care Community of Battle Creek. Margaret was born on March 2, 1924, in Livingston, TN, the daughter of Willard and Verda (Johnson) Carter. She had been a lifelong resident of the area coming from Tennessee. She was employed at Ralston for 20 years until her retirement. Margaret loved playing...
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