Obituaries

Apr 10, 2011

Alan I. Saxman, Age 83, of Springfield, MI died Sunday, April 10, 2011, at his residence. Alan was born on May 8, 1927, in Leonidas, MI, the son of Wesley I. and Mabel E. (Troy) Saxman. He had been an area resident since 1948 coming from Leonidas and was a graduate of Colon High School. He was a veteran serving...

Apr 9, 2011

Richard A. ”Dick” Clark, 69 of Battle Creek, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 9, 2011 following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born May 21, 1941 at his home on Fine Lake the son of John W. and Margaret (McKale) Clark. Dick was a lifelong resident of the Battle Creek area and...

Apr 8, 2011

Donald W. Gregg, 94, of Battle Creek passed away Friday April 8, 2011 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1916 in Homer to Burt and Lillian (Ballentine) Gregg. Donald graduated from Homer High School and Served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Elizabeth R. Hollister in 1941, she preceded him in death on February 27,...

Apr 5, 2011

Harold V. Miller, 87 of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center. He was born August 3, 1923 in Corso, Missouri the son of John Herman and Hazel Mary (Parks) Miller. Harold served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1952. He worked at Post Cereal from 1952 to 1956, and then moved...

Apr 5, 2011

Alfred G. “Al” Smith, 86 of Athens, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 5, 2011. Al was born March 28, 1925 in Marcy, New York to Dr. T.C. and Dulcie (Grantham) Smith. He was a WWII veteran of the Marine Corps serving in the South Pacific as a Staff Sergeant with the VMF 222, Corsair squadron. On June...

Apr 1, 2011

Russell E. Fruin, 84 of Battle Creek, was graciously received into the arms of His Lord and Savior on Friday, April 1, 2011. He was born February 3, 1927 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of William and Naomi (Evans) Fruin. Russell was a 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where...

Mar 31, 2011

Arthur H. Hausman, 84, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully Thursday March 31, 2011 at The Oaks at Northpointe Woods.  He was born on September 22, 1926 in Carroll, Iowa to Peter and Margaret (Potthoff) Hausman. Art served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Virginia Rouse on September 20, 1947, she survives.  Art was employed at Hannahs Cement Products from...

Mar 31, 2011

Josephine Elizondo, 80, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday March 31, 2011 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1930 in Detroit to Pedro and Dolores (Villicana) Ponce. On December 26, 1954, she was united in marriage to Federico Elizondo who survives. She was employed as a Domestic Engineer, worked in the St. Joseph School cafeteria and in...

Mar 30, 2011

Vivian B. Chamberlin, 84 of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Bickford Assisted Living. She was born October 18, 1926 in Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Oscar and Louise (Krug) Foelgner. Vivian was preceded in death by her parents, sister: Marjorie Clark; two brothers: Sonny and Butch Foelgner, first husband: Vern Davis; daughter: Tracey Davis and second...

Mar 29, 2011

Robert E. Everest, 84, of Battle Creek died Tuesday March 29, 2011 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on November 13, 1926 in Battle Creek to Sidney E. and Meda (Minges) Everest. Robert graduated from Lakeview High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. Robert married JoAnn Dugger on January 22, 1948 in Battle...

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Arrangements are pending.

Aug 6, 0023

 

Byron “Bud” Hicks, 96, of Marshall, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Bud was born in Battle Creek on December 14, 1926, to Walter and Ila Hicks.  Bud married the love of his life, Judy Bauman on October 6, 1951.  They enjoyed nearly 72 years of marriage.  Bud is survived by...

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Jason T. Hoyle, age 41, of Garner, North Carolina and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 4, 2021.  He was born on April 14, 1980, in Battle Creek, the son of Thomas and Linda (Girten) Hoyle.  Jason graduated from Lakeview High School in 1999.  He previously worked as a cook at Bill Knapp’s Restaurant...

Cremation to take place.

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

Wilgous “Smitty” Smith Jr., 80, of Ceresco passed away Thursday October 25, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Wilgous was born in Breathitt County, Kentucky on Jan. 10, 1932. He was one of 12 children. Wilgous retired from Eaton’s of Marshall in 1997. He also enjoyed farming and the outdoors. He had a lot of friends and enjoyed...