Obituaries

Oct 26, 2019

Mark James Saunders of East Leroy passed away at home October 26, 2019 surrounded by his family. Mark was born on Feb 28, 1948, in Battle Creek to Robert (Jim) and Margaret (Walters) Saunders. Mark leaves behind his wife Carol and two children Christy (Jeff) Minier of Battle Creek and Andrew (LeAnn) Saunders also of Battle Creek. Also surviving...

Oct 25, 2019

Judith M. Lehmoine, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 25, 2019.  She was born on February 7, 1942 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Phyllis (Barnes) Bowers.  Judith was formerly employed by IBM as an executive administrator, and retired from Hitachi Global.  She always enjoyed time with her friends, playing cards, fine dining and...

Oct 24, 2019

Anna Louise (Ruppert) Beam, 96, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living, Battle Creek, MI. Anna was born on March 29, 1923 in Waynesboro, PA to Wm. Frank and Edith (Good) Ruppert.   Anna leaves behind three children: George (Rob) Beam III (Judy) of Ceresco, MI; Susan Yock (Jerry), Battle Creek; and Karen Louise Beam,...

Oct 23, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Viola Frances (Moore) Pullen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 22, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Xiomara P. (Portu) Alvarez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 21, 2019

Ruth E. Loser age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 21, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born on November 30, 1932 in Clinton County, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Florence (See) Cornell.  Ruth graduated in 1950 from Ovid High School.  She received her Practical Nursing Degree from Lansing Community College in 1965,...

Oct 21, 2019

Norma L. Naas, age 90 of Flushing, Michigan, formerly of Battle Creek, died Monday, October 21, 2019 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. Norma was born May 23, 1929 in Eldorado, Illinois to Albert and Abigail (Evans) Goodley. She married Philip E. Naas on June 12, 1947 in Eldorado and they moved to Battle Creek in 1951. Norma had...

Oct 19, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles William Watts. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 15, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Vincoli, 67 of Battle Creek, MI  passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.  She was the Loving wife of 47 years to her High School Sweetheart, William Vincoli.  She is survived by the aforementioned as well as her children Jennifer Richard and Christopher Vincoli,  her beautiful Grandchildren Cody and Jordyn, her sister Suanne Whittaker...

Oct 15, 2019

Passed away on October 15, 2019, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Fred was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Knorbert Ritchie and Ferrol Slentz on May 2, 1933. He went to Marshall High School and enlisted with the United States Air Force his junior year. He went on to earn a G.E.D. degree and certificates in aircraft maintenance from the...

Oct 14, 2019

Lacey Marie Hamilton, of Springfield, Michigan, passed away on October 14th, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family.

Lacey was born July 1st, 1984, in Battle Creek, MI. She graduated from Harper Creek High School, attended classes at Kellogg Community College, and worked as a Food Sensory and Quality Technologist.  But her most prominent role was...

Oct 13, 2019

Beverly Ann Jenkins, age 51, of Detroit, MI., and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on October 13, 2019 at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit.  She was born on April 15, 1968 in Chicago, IL., the daughter of Levi and Lucy (Sims) Jenkins.  Beverly moved to Battle Creek from Chicago in 1981, and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School...

Oct 13, 2019

David L Barve “Sonny” age 90 of Sherwood MI, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Battle Creek, MI on July 30, 1929, the son of David H and Ida (Perry) Barve. He grew up rollerskating, working on his grandfather’s farm, setting pins at the Bowling Alley and tossing...

Oct 12, 2019

Died Saturday, October 12, 2019, at her home in Battle Creek. Eva was born on April 28, 1923, the daughter of Richard and Florence E. (White) Carroll. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek  area schools.  She married Marvin R. Moldenhauer who preceded her in death on March 3, 1994. She was employed...

Oct 5, 2019

Helen Elizabeth Curtis Goff Metzgar, age 94, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on October 5, 2019.  Helen was born in Charlotte, Michigan on August 31, 1925. She grew up in Battle Creek, where she lived with her mother Henrietta and her brother Jack Curtis. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1943 and attended Western Michigan University in...

Oct 3, 2019

Ralph H. Lopshire, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 3, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born on December 26, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert and Veronica (Olesko) Lopshire.  Ralph graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1967, and was a lifelong area resident.  Ralph served in the United States...

Oct 2, 2019

Died Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. Nancy was born on October 15, 1935, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Dario and Mary (Pessetti) Ughetti.  She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from St. Philip High School in 1953. She worked as an operator for Bell Telephone before raising her family. On...

Oct 2, 2019

Stanley P. Zalner, Jr., age 79 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019. He was born September 18, 1940 in Jackson, Michigan the son of Stanley P. and Marie P. (Taylor) Zalner. Stan was a 1959 graduate of Springfield High School and went to work at Kellogg’s, retiring after 31 years.  He was a member of the...

Sep 29, 2019

Died on Sunday, September 29, 2019, surrounded by her family. Peggy was born on April 28, 1926, in Bega, New South Wales, Australia, The daughter of Joseph and Lillian (Harper) Cotterill. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Sep 24, 2019

Lorel M. Buschke, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 24, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.  She was born on July 27, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI., the daughter of Charles and Irene (DeTheir) Tracy.  Lorel graduated from Riverside High School in Milwaukee, and later came to Battle Creek in 1972 from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.  She...