Obituaries

Nov 5, 2019

On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in Franklin, WI, Dr. Vernon R. Potts passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side.  Vernon was blessed with a long, fulfilling life dedicated to service to his country, love for his family and a passion for education. He was born on May 31, 1928, in Muskegon, MI, to Russell and Virginia...

Nov 5, 2019

Andrew James Loring “Andy”, 96, passed peacefully from this life on November 5, 2019 in

Battle Creek, Michigan. He was born Antranik Girgekian, on December 21, 1922 in Highland Park, Michigan. Andy served in the Army Air Corps as a tail gunner during World War II from February 20, 1943 until his honorable discharge on November 21,...

Nov 2, 2019

Wanda M. Bonardi, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 2, 2019.  She was born on May 5, 1934 in Yale, Michigan, the daughter of Homer and Vonda (Hull) Manns.  Wanda was a graduate of Yale High School, and came to Battle Creek in the 1950’s.  She was united in marriage to Tiziano Bonardi on February 14,...

Nov 2, 2019

Julious Foster McLaurine Sr. was called home to eternal rest on November 2, 2019 at 2:05 a.m. He was surrounded by his family and friends during his last days with as much positive energy as those present could achieve. Julious, the youngest of three was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 20, 1944, to Cary Allen McLaurine Jr....

Oct 31, 2019

David G. Fettes, 72, of Union City passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born December 27, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Hector MacDonald and Maxine C. (Mead) Fettes. He was a 1964 graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Dave worked at the...

Oct 29, 2019

Passed away, Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born November 5, 1948, in Attleboro, Massachusetts, the son of Joseph Heagney and Alfhild Skulstad Heagney. He attended BCCHS until his junior year, moved to Illinois, graduated in 1966 from Homewood Flossmore HS. He then moved back to Battle Creek, worked in Real Estate,...

Oct 29, 2019

Charles E. Hoyle, age 75, of Nashville, passed away on October 29, 2019.  He was born on September 16, 1944 in Battle Creek, the son of Charles and Doris (Leight) Hoyle.  Charles graduated in 1963 from lakeview High School, later moving to Nashville, MI.  He served for four years in the United States Navy before working for Eaton Manufacturing...

Oct 29, 2019

Harry E. Lyon, 97, of Battle Creek, MI passed away October 29, 2019 at Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center, Springfield, MI.  He was born June 14, 1922 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Harry Edwin and Justina (Knight) Lyon. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 serving with distinction in the US Air Force for...

Oct 29, 2019

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled at this time.

Oct 27, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

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 26, 2019

On October 26, 2019, the life of Elijah (Eli) J. Williams,23, was mercilessly stolen from him in the city of Battle Creek. Eli, the son of Desiree (Maun) Anderson and Diondre Sanders is a graduate of BCCHS. He loved old school cars, fishing and spending time with his family and friends, especially his nephew Rondrell M. Porter Jr. (Butbut)...

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

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...