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Howard Morrison
Mar 14, 2018
Died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Bickford Senior Living. Howard was born on October 13, 1942, in Battle Creek, MI, the son of A.Z. and Mildred (Knowles) Morrison. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1961 graduate of Battle Creek Academy. Howard was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was a delivery...
Philippina Cusmano
Mar 10, 2018
Philippina “Phil” Cusmano went home to receive God’s blessings for ninety-eight years of a life well lived on March 10, 2018. Born September 24, 1919, in St. Louis Missouri, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Cusmano. She was raised in Mexico, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. A first generation American, her parents emigrated from...
Roxana Willis
Mar 8, 2018
Roxana June (King) Willis, born January 6, 1942 to Ted and June King of Battle Creek, died on March 8, 2018, at the age of 76. Roxie married the love of her life and partner in all things fun, Bob Willis on October 24, 1959. For 52 of their 59 years together there wasn’t a single adventure that she...
Martin Hrebenar, Jr.
Mar 7, 2018
Martin M. Hrebenar, Jr., age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at The Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. Marty was born on July 14, 1928 in York Run, Pennsylvania the son of Martin and Sophia (Zebraski) Hrebenar. He was a graduate of Georges Township High School. On July 27, 1946 he enlisted in the Air Force...
Bernadine Van Geison
Mar 5, 2018
Passed away Monday, March 5, 2018, in Battle Creek. She was born on February 8, 1927, in Hamburg, IN, the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Cord) Nobbe. She married Donald Van Geison on May 10, 1952, who survives. Also surviving is her son, David (Wendy) Van Geison, a daughter, Lynne (Steven) Culver; grandsons, Peter Van Geison, Joseph (Keisha) Van...
Jack Ellman
Mar 4, 2018
Jack P. Ellman, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born September 1, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Harry and Tillie (Weissburg) Ellman. Jack served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and earned a bachelor’s Degree in business administration from the...
Stanley Sly
Mar 4, 2018
Stanley K. Sly, age 80, of Bellevue passed away on March 4, 2018 at Bronson-Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1937 in Battle Creek, the son of Arthur and Della (Clark) Sly. He resided in Battle Creek until moving to Bellevue, where he lived for fifty years. Stan was united in marriage in 1968 at the...
Sarah Laya
Feb 27, 2018
Sarah Anne Laya, age 49, of Benton Harbor, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was born January 27, 1969 in South Korea and was adopted and came to the United States on August 6, 1976. Sarah had worked at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph and Perrigo in Allegan. She is survived by her son Pierre Laya; lifelong sweetheart...
Steven Brininstool
Feb 25, 2018
Steven Wesley Brininstool, age 66, of Battle Creek, MI passed away comfortably at his home on Sunday, February 25 th , 2018. Born February 12, 1952, the son of Vaughn and Velma (Powell) Brininstool. He was alumni of the class of 1970 from Battle Creek Central High School, as an entrepreneur, he started a career in the field of...
Mary Wolney
Feb 24, 2018
Mary Anne Wolney, age 69, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born July 14, 1948 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond Joseph and Dorothy Eva (Mezak) Wolney. Mary Anne was a graduate of Lakeview High School, earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She...
Lawrence Arney
Feb 23, 2018
Lawrence C. Arney, 90, of Battle Creek, MI, and Sanibel, FL, died February 23, 2018, at his Sanibel home, where he made many friends and memories. He especially enjoyed going to the Ding Darling National Park where he loved to take pictures of the birds and animals. Lawrence was born in Battle Creek on April 24, 1927, the son...
Twyla Zink
Feb 23, 2018
Died Friday, February 23, 2018, in Battle Creek. Twyla was born on May 14, 1958, in Burlington, Kansas, the daughter of Byron and Nina (Cornwell) Marsh. She had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was united in marriage to Richard Zink who preceded her in death. Twyla was employed at the Federal center from 05/08/1995 until the...
Raymond Thorson
Feb 21, 2018
Raymond Russell Thorson, 68, of Battle Creek passed away on February 21, 2018 surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Ray was born July 1, 1949 to the late Floyd and Doris (Renbarger) Thorson in Niles, Michigan. He was a proud 1967 graduate of Pennfield High School. He attended Ferris State University and served in the U.S....
Phyllis Hopkins
Feb 19, 2018
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place and a private remembrance service will be held. A full obituary will be posted.
Ronald Burdett
Feb 12, 2018
On February 12, 2018, surrounded by his loving family Ronald went to be with the Lord. Ronald was born on March 17, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Lymon C. and Dorothy (Smith) Burdett. He was then raised by his mother Shirley Burdett. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1966 graduate of...
Loomis Wirt
Feb 10, 2018
Loomis Jackson Wirt, age 86 of Battle Creek, formerly of Vinton, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born September 1, 1931 in Roanoke, Virginia the son of Ellett and Madie (Cromer) Wirt. He was baptized at the Vinton Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Jack had worked at General...
Joyce Prechtel (Lyon)
Feb 8, 2018
Joyce completed her life in this world on February 8, 2018 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was born on January 9, 1930 to Edythe and the Rev. Carl Bernhard Lyon in Owosso, Michigan. She was a student at Owosso High School through her junior year. Her father became pastor at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Battle Creek...
Anson Sharpsteen
Feb 6, 2018
Died Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Reflections Memory Care. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 4 to 7:00 p.m., at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. A private interment will be held at Floral Lawn Memorial Garden. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of South Central MI. www.henryfuneralhome.org
Alice Magiera
Feb 3, 2018
Alice Butler Magiera went home to be with our Lord Jesus on February 3, 2018. She was 83 years old. She was born in Jackson, MI. on August 11, 1934. She moved with her husband Frank and children to Battle Creek in 1968. Alice was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. She...
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