Obituaries

Sep 22, 2019

Passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Medilodge of Portage surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was born on August 20, 1945, in Battle Creek, the son of J.H. and Ora Grace (Vaughn) Ledford. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. On August 21, 1971, in Spring Lake , MI, he was...

Sep 22, 2019

Patricia A. Poudrier 77, nurse and life-long resident of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away at home after a brief illness Sunday, September 22, 2019. Patricia is survived by her three children Darcy (Tom) Waybrant, John Poudrier, and Laura (Dennis) King; her grandchildren Wade Davis, Sydney Davis, Haley Preston, and Barrett King; as well great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews...

Sep 21, 2019

Carl Keyes Jr., of Battle Creek, MI passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Carl was born on May 12, 1929 to Carl Keyes Sr. and Rena (Irish) Keyes in Battle Creek and raised in Assyria Center. Carl graduated in 1948 from Bellevue High School where he played football and was the class president....

Sep 14, 2019

Martin L. Herr, age 88 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born June 18, 1931 in Bellevue, Michigan the son of Dean Paul and Elizina (Nash) Herr. Mr. Herr served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea during the Armistice. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he...

Sep 11, 2019

On 911 at 3:00 PM, Marilyn N. Taylor, passed from this life into Heaven after being cared for briefly by her family and the wonderful staff at Glenn Arbor Hospice.  She was 94½ - she always added the ½.  Marilyn was born on February 14, 1925, in White Pigeon, Michigan, the second child of James and Marguerite (Cady) Poyser. ...

Sep 11, 2019

Rhonda L. Wagner, age 54 of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no service.

Sep 11, 2019

Robbie M. (Smith) Bilbrey, 82, passed from this life on September 11, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Robbie was born in Monterey, Tennessee on December 11, 1936 to Carlen and Myrtie (Cox) Smith. She moved to Battle Creek as a child where she remained a lifelong resident until her death.  Always the entrepreneur, Robbie ran the family rental...

Sep 10, 2019

Died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Marilyn was born on March 16, 1929, in Summitville, IN, the daughter of John and Rossie (Madison)Eaton. She was a 1947 graduate of Summitville High School in Indiana and Indiana University School of Business in 1951. On January 27, 1952, she was united in marriage to Richard L. Wallace...

Sep 4, 2019

Theresa Rose (Schumacher) McIntyre a loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the age of 56. Theresa was born August 28, 1963 the daughter of Albert & Enda (Brennan) Schumacher of Charlotte, MI.  She graduated from Charlotte High school in 1981.

Theresa loved being outside. She would enjoy riding her pony...

Sep 2, 2019

Phillip S. Bosrock Jr, 45, of Battle Creek, went home to our Lord Monday, September 2, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. Phillip was born January 11, 1974 in Battle Creek, the middle child of Phillip S. Bosrock Sr. and Maryann (Wright) Meyer. As a young boy, Phillip enjoyed baseball, rocket...

Aug 29, 2019

Having led a good full life, Laura lost her valiant battle with cancer and slipped away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, August 29, 2019. Raised on a small family farm, she started her professional career as an office administrator with AAA. After re-locating to Tennessee, she secured a very rewarding position in the H.R. department of the...

Aug 29, 2019

JoAnn Everest, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born January 17, 1929 in Benton, Illinois the daughter of Loren Delbert and Lola Aleen (Davis) Dugger. JoAnn had worked at Robinsons Department Store, Oliver Aviation, Baker Brothers Cleaners, Athens Veterinary Clinic and Lowe’s. She was a former member of...

Aug 24, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Aug 17, 2019

Died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Heartland Health Care Center. Helen was born on June 15, 1928, in Jonesville, MI, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Elfrida (Randall) Dunham. She was a 1946 graduate of Hillsdale High School. Helen had been a resident of the area for 60 years. In January of 1951 she was united in marriage to...

Aug 17, 2019

Carol Anne (Byrd) Boughner died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice residence following a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born July 25, 1954 in Battle Creek to John R. and Arlene P. Byrd. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1973, and enjoyed attending class reunions. A friendly and outgoing person,...

Aug 17, 2019

Died Saturday, August 17, 2019, in Marshall. Carol was born on October 11, 1959, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Rev. James L. and E. Darlene (Faulk) Randall. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Athens High School in 1977. Carol attended Kellogg Community College and Montreat Anderson College. She worked as a case worker...

Aug 14, 2019

Danny Ray Byers "BUB", 63 of Battle Creek passed away to Heaven on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bub was born in Battle Creek, MI on January 27, 1956 to Donald and Shirley Byers. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1974, where he played Basketball, Football, and Baseball. Bub joined the...

Aug 13, 2019

Joseph John Skowronski, age 92, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019 at Schaffer Adult Residence, where he was well cared for almost eight years, while living with the effects of Alzheimer’s.  Joe was born in Elmira, MI., on January 29, 1927 to Casimir and Catherine (Gazella) Skowronski.    He was a WWII veteran ,...

Aug 11, 2019

Charles “Steve” Brady, age 73, of Dowling, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 3, 1946, the son of Charles Brady and Marian (Pearson) Opala  in Battle Creek, graduating from Pennfield schools in 1965. Steve was employed as a meat cutter, retiring from Felpausch Foods after 41 years in the...

Aug 11, 2019

Mary L. (Gackley) Gertz, age 70 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home. She was born August 22, 1948 in Albion, Michigan the daughter of Merlin and Inez (Schutts) Gackley. She graduated from Washington Gardner High School in Albion in 1966. In June of 1968, she married Ronald P. Gertz and they moved to...