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Norma Barker
Oct 20, 2018
Norma "Mimi" Barker, age 90 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at her home. She was born January 6, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Constantine and Elizabeth Jane (Lacey) Bouzan. Mrs. Barker was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and was the owner/president of Barker Manufacturing, a position she has held...
Melma Rubel
Oct 19, 2018
Melma C. Rubel, age 97, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. She was born on April 11, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Clifford and Irene (Turner) Harvey. She graduated in 1939 from Olivet High School and lived during her married and widowed life in the Battle Creek area but lived for eight years...
Roy Slaughter
Oct 17, 2018
Died Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at his residence. Roy was born on March 25, 1932, in Arlington, TN, the son of Roy L. and Minnie E. (Boyd) Slaughter. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1955 during the Korean War. Roy had been an area resident since 1955. On April 11, 1956, he was...
Harold Tooley
Oct 17, 2018
Harold James Tooley, age 92, of Albion, MI. passed away on October 17, 2018. He was born on December 28, 1925 in Albion, the son of Fredrick and Clara (Bicknell) Tooley. Harold served in the United States Army for eighteen months, during WWII at Camp Gordon in Georgia. He was united in marriage on February...
Mary Clarey
Oct 16, 2018
Passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Bronson Battle Creek. Mary was born on December 7, 1934, in Battle Creek, MI. Mary had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was united in marriage to Robert J. Clarey who preceded her in death in 2006. She was employed with Clark Equipment, Springfield Lounge and then with the Veterans...
Norma Wells
Oct 13, 2018
Died Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living. Norma was born on November 3, 1925, in Algona, IA, the daughter of Frederick and Florence (Jenkins) Miller. She had been an area resident since 1947. Norma was united in marriage to Ervin Wells who preceded her in death. She worked for Sherman Manufacturing Company from 1946 to 1986. She...
David Shear
Oct 13, 2018
David P. Shear, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018. He was born October 17, 1939 in Plainwell, Michigan the son of David and Louise (Cherrington) Shear. David was a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School and retired from Post Cereals after 27 years of employment. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and bowling, and was...
Doris Mcdonald
Sep 30, 2018
Doris Lee McDonald, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Bickford of Battle Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, where she had been a resident since January 2016. She was born March 16, 1928 in Dryad, Washington the daughter of John Newton and Anna E. (Lovins) Downs. She was a 1946 graduate of Marshall...
Richard Ingle
Sep 23, 2018
Heartbroken, but grateful for the love that surrounds us, my brother and I share the passing, on Sunday, September 23 rd , of our beloved father, Richard “Dick” Ingle, 83, a native of Battle Creek. His final moments came, the consequence of heart failure, nestled in the peace and support of dear family and friends. Family came first always...
Harriet Conklin
Sep 21, 2018
Harriet P. (Platt) Conklin, age 86, of Bellevue, MI passed away on September 21, 2018 with her family at her side. Her husband, who proceeded her in death 4 years ago, greeted her as she went home to be with her Lord. Harriet was born March 31, 1932 in Stockton, CA. She was...
Lawrence Gilbert
Sep 18, 2018
Died Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at Bronson Battle Creek. Lawrence was born on December 6, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the son of George H. and Evelyn J. (Strauss) Gilbert. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1952 until his retirement in 1972. On January 15, 1954, he was united in marriage...

Edna Jasienski
Sep 16, 2018
Edna W. Jasienski, age 97, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on September 16, 2018 at MediLodge of East Lansing. She was born on August 2, 1921 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Eugene and Weta (Lewis) Lyttle. Edna graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1940 and received her Associates Degree from Kalamazoo...
Marlene Hansen Stanton
Sep 14, 2018
Passed away September 14, 2018, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, and graduated from Scott High School in 1955 and moved with her family to Michigan. Marlene was employed at Post Cereals first in the factory and retired as a management secretary. In her younger years she loved to square dance and...
Marielle Parker
Sep 12, 2018
Died September 12, 2018. Marielle was born December 13, 1959, in Hastings, MI, to Nelson and Vivian (Jacobs) Parker. Marielle liked to be called Ree. She lived somewhat a secluded life, however she did enjoy visiting and staying with family members and relatives. Ree favorite color was pink. She loved Birthday’s and Christmas. Listening to music was...
Donna Benedict
Sep 11, 2018
Donna Irene Benedict, age 87, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born July 10, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan the daughter of Ralph Bigelow and Lottie (Baker) Lugar. Donna was a 1949 graduate of Hillsdale High School and retired from the Kellogg Company. On December 11, 1960 she was married...
Pauline Hughey
Sep 5, 2018
Pauline Hughey, age 88 of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. She was born December 30, 1929 in Holden, West Virginia the daughter of Jay and Ida (Adkins) Frazier. She was the manager of the Millinery Department at Shoppers Fare Department Store and was also an Independent Sales Representative for Home Interior Décor of Dallas, Texas. Pauline was...
Vivian Harleston
Sep 2, 2018
Vivian L. Harleston, age 85, of Johnstown Twp., passed away on September 2, 2018. She was born on January 9, 1933 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Burl and Charlotte (Markham) Brott. Vivian was a life long area resident and graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1950. She was employed by Midstate Electric/Union Electric for...
Cinda Davis
Sep 1, 2018
Died Saturday, September 1, 2018. Cinda was born on August 23, 1962, in Orlando, FL., the daughter of Dean and Myrtle (Smith) Wood. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at a later date.
Eugene Miller
Sep 1, 2018
Eugene F. “Red” Miller, age 88, passed away September 1, 2018, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, surrounded by his loving family. Eugene “Red” was born October 5, 1929. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1948. It was there that he met the love of his life, Beverly Perry. They were married in 1948. They shared 61 years...
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