Obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

Marion Aileen Rohrig, age 74, of East Leroy departed to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born July 28, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Gayle Hainer and Sarah Ellen (Burton) Gibson. Marion graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1964 and in the years that followed she was a dedicated caregiver to...

Nov 1, 2020

Richard Scott (Dick) Schroder, 80, of Battle Creek MI passed away Sunday, November 1 st , 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Dick was born February 3 rd , 1940 in Battle Creek, MI to the late Aaron and Helen Schroder. He was a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School, retired from Eaton Corporation after...

Nov 1, 2020

Edward Joseph Lockmiller, age 65, of Battle Creek, died suddenly on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born January 5, 1955 in Monroe, Michigan the son of Raymond and Verlyn (Popard) Lockmiller. Ed moved to Battle Creek at a young age and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. For the past 10 years he worked as a custodian...

Oct 31, 2020

Terry “Tiger” G. Pursell, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek.  He was born on October 22, 1959 in Battle Creek, the son of Eugene and Juanita (King) Pursell.  Terry was a lifelong area resident.  He enjoyed music, the “Peanuts Gang”, tractors, and riding his bicycle when he was younger. ...

Oct 30, 2020

Charles Thomas Nobles “Charlie” age 58, of Battle Creek, sadly passed away on October 30, 2020. He was born on February 13, 1962, the son of Francis and Donna Nobles. Charlie is survived by his wife, Cynthia Nobles; a daughter, Amanda Nobles and grandchildren, Jayda Nobles and Sean Crockett; stepsons, Nicholas (Lauren) Nichols and Kirk (Greta) Nichols and grandchildren,...

Oct 25, 2020

Willa Jean Claywell, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 25, 2020 at Medilodge of Marshall.  She was born on December 19, 1928 in Steuben County, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde and Florence (Musser) Nedele.  Willa graduated in 1947 from Metz High School in Freemont, Indiana.  She moved from Coldwater, MI., to Battle Creek in 1953.  Willa...

Oct 25, 2020

Mabel Ellen Lake, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born June 2, 1936 in Barry County, Michigan the daughter of Maurice and Josephine (Treat) Blanck. At the age of 15, she was employed at SS Kresge in downtown Battle Creek at the wage of .55 cents...

Oct 24, 2020

Mary Jo Harmon, 85, died peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her childhood home in Augusta, Michigan.  She was born June 11, 1935 in Delton, Michigan, the daughter of James B. and Sarah L. (Olin) Allen. Mary Jo attended W.K. Kellogg High School in Hickory Corners, MI graduating in 1953. She went on to earn a master’s degree in...

Oct 24, 2020

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and a private graveside will be held.

Oct 23, 2020

Robert "Bob"  J. Walter, age 63, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectantly on October 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on July 2, 1957 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert and Cecilia (Kirkish) Walter.  Robert was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1975.  He worked as an electrician for his...

Oct 22, 2020

Died on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Anna was born on January 13, 1945, in Graysville, TN, the daughter of Clayton and Annie Lee (Self) Barger. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Galesburg-Augusta High School. On October 16, 1965, she was united in marriage to Franklin Ray Clemons who...

Oct 21, 2020

Pamela Thurman, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on October 21 st at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. She was born on October 16, 1948 to John and Geraldine Lower. Pamela was united in marriage to Charles Morgan Sr. and together had 3 sons, Charles (Karrie) Morgan Jr., Jack (Chelsie) Morgan, and Robert (Amy) Morgan. Pamela was...

Oct 21, 2020

Stanley “Stasiu”  Wilk, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 21, 2020 at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.  He was born on July 27, 1932 in Battle Creek, the son of John and Mary (Szmyd) Wilk.  Stanley was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek.  He was employed at US Registry where he carried a boiler...

Oct 20, 2020

Judith (Judy) Lynn Stanfield, 60 of Bellevue, MI, died at home October 20, 2020. Judy was born October 20, 1960 in Battle Creek to parents Doris Burke and Edward LeBoeuf. Judy was married to Steven Stanfield for 28 years. She worked as a secretary at her fathers automotive shop as a teen until several years following his passing and...

Oct 19, 2020

Joseph Paul Miller, age 81, of East Leroy, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born March 7, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Frank Paul and Mary Ann (Penzer) Miller. Joe served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1957 to 1959 as an airplane mechanic with much of that...

Oct 18, 2020

Nancy L. Vargo, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 18, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on July 22, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA., the daughter of Lewis and Emma (Baldessari) Bowman.  Nancy moved from Pittsburgh to the Battle Creek area  at the age of eighteen, and graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School.  She was  employed as...

Oct 18, 2020

Delores Mae (Pyle) Rutherford passed away peacefully Oct, 18, 2020 with family at her side. Born in Lansing on May 10, 1929 to Merle and Elizabeth (Hollabaugh) Pyle she graduated Lakeview High in 1947 and married Lowell Rutherford Jr. in 1948. She rose to the highest executive secretarial position at Post Division General Foods and was a member of...

Oct 17, 2020

Marian H. DeLoof, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away at Heritage Assisted Living, under the care of Hospice, surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 20, 1926, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Paul and Hilda (VanderVoorde) Schelb.  She graduated from Richland High School, and married Kenneth W. DeLoof in 1947.  Marian worked at the Kellogg Company...

Oct 17, 2020

Helen B. Wagner, age 103, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 17, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on July 18, 1917 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of George and Eva (Morris) Corbridge.  Helen moved to the Battle Creek area in 1960 from South Bend, where she was co-owner of  Barney’s Bar and  Springlake Lanes Bowling...

Oct 16, 2020

Passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus at 6:17 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2020 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Doris was born in Battle Creek on March 17, 1932, the daughter of Julius R. and Florence Carlson. As a young girl she loved to play outside and explore on her grandparent's farm in Bellevue. She...