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Jack Fleece

Jack Fleece

Jan 3, 2021

Died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Jack was born on August 28, 1952 in Battle Creek, the son of Anthony and Margaret “Marie” (Munger) Fleece. He was a graduate of Battle Creek St. Philip, Class of 1970.   Jack was retired from the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center. Jack enjoyed Michigan Football and...

Earl "DMX" Simmons

Earl "DMX" Simmons

Jan 3, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Grace Morgan

Grace Morgan

Jan 3, 2021

Grace Morgan, age 97, of Springfield, Michigan, passed away on January 3, 2021.  She was born in Livingston, Tennessee, the daughter of Ogle and Winnie (Norrod) Beaty.  Grace came to Battle Creek in 1945.  She was united in marriage on January 5, 1947 to Billy Morgan, he preceded her in death on September 20, 1983.  She was previously employed by...

Mentel Bibian

Mentel Bibian

Jan 3, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

James Davis

James Davis

Jan 2, 2021

Died Saturday, January 2, 2021, in Battle Creek surrounded by his family. James was born on March 1, 1934, in Battle Creek, the son of LaVern and Edna (Palmer) Davis. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. On March 16, 1986, he was united in marriage to the former...

Diane Peart

Diane Peart

Jan 2, 2021

Diane Marie Peart, age 70 of Marshall, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born January 31, 1950 in Flint, Michigan the daughter of Douglas and Beatrice “Trixie” (West) Jones. Diane is survived by her husband Thomas G. Peart of Marshall; two sons: Chad (Lisa) Peart of Leesburg, Indiana and Wes (Erin)...

Mark Peel

Mark Peel

Jan 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen

Jan 1, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Joanne Linville

Joanne Linville

Jan 1, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Frances Pesti

Frances Pesti

Jan 1, 2021

Frances Pesti, age 94, of Palmetto, Fl., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. She was a loving mother and grandmother, as well as a dear neighbor and friend to many. Born to Issac and Bertha Whited of Tennessee, Frances moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, with her family when she was 16. She married the love of her...

Sandra Hooper

Sandra Hooper

Jan 1, 2021

Sandra Kay Hooper, of Battle Creek went to rest on Friday, November 12, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born and raised in Lawrence, Michigan on June 11, 1949, to Boston and Cora Mann, the youngest of 12 children.  She is survived by two sisters, Beatrice Sanders from Old Town, FL and Bonnie Aaron from Waskom,...

Sharon Shimmin

Sharon Shimmin

Dec 30, 2020

Sharon Rose Shimmin, 74 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born April 29, 1946 in Libertyville, Illinois and grew up in the Chicago suburbs. Sharon was preceded in death by her father Bernard Shimmin in 1993 and her older sister Cindy Pendelton in 2003. She is...

Robert Burke

Robert Burke

Dec 30, 2020

Robert “Earl” E. Burke Sr. of Battle Creek, MI., passed away on December 30, 2020 peacefully at home with family.  He was born on October 16, 1937, in Dayton, TN., to Walter W. and Orpha B. (Morgan) Sr.  Earl moved to Battle Creek at the age of eighteen.  He served in the US Army which included deployment to Germany...

Jerry Calbaugh

Jerry Calbaugh

Dec 29, 2020

Jerry L. Calbaugh, 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan, left us to join his family in heaven on, December 29, 2020, at Glen Arbor Hospice.  He was born on October 13, 1954, in Battle Creek.  He was raised in a close family neighborhood by his mom Leda Lucile (Sells-Calbaugh) Glenn and stepfather LeRoy Glenn.  Jerry graduated from Springfield High School in...

Petra White

Petra White

Dec 28, 2020

Petra M. White, age 62, of Battle Creek., passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020 at her home.  She was born on January 25, 1958 in Salzgitter, Germany, the daughter of Werner and Wilma Shone.  Petra moved to Michigan from Germany to marry “Her Dave” on November 25, 2006.  She owned and operated Massage Pro’s as a Licensed Massage...

R. Wulf

R. Wulf

Dec 28, 2020

R. Joyce Wulf (Worthington) , of Tullahoma, departed this life on Monday, December 28 th , 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 9 th , 1932, she was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Wulf, Sr.; her son, James A. Wulf; her parents, Charlie and Rosezella Worthington;...

Lester "Jack" Munn

Lester "Jack" Munn

Dec 27, 2020

Lester “Jack” Munn, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center in Battle Creek.  He was born on April 7, 1924 in Marshall, MI., the son of Clyde and Nila (Wagner) Munn.  Lester served on the 4 th Antiaircraft Battalion in the United States Army during WWII.  He was united in...

Charles Eastman

Charles Eastman

Dec 27, 2020

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial celebration will be held in the spring/summer.

Winifred Camburn

Winifred Camburn

Dec 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Winifred J. (Truman) Camburn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Trixie Spooner

Trixie Spooner

Dec 23, 2020

Trixie J. Spooner, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away on December 23, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 11, 1947 in Cassopolis, Michigan, the daughter of James and Maud (Dohm) Tharp.  Trixie graduated in 1965 from Cassopolis High School, and then received her bachelor’s degree in education from Anderson University in...