Obituaries

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 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

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 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 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

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...

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...

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

Passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Marilyn was born on October 18, 1931, in Charlotte, MI, the daughter of Murl and Irene (Fast) Smith. She graduated from Charlotte High School in 1949, and then received her nursing degree in 1952 from St. Joseph School of Nursing, Holy Cross Order at South Bend,...

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...

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

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 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 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...