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Leona Spencer
Feb 2, 2018
Leona M. Spencer passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, at The Laurels of Bedford. She was born August 17, 1923 in Sturgis, MI, to Forrest C. and Alma (Silvernail) Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James R. Spencer; a brother, Forrest Reed and brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles (Sally) Reed, Warren (Kaye) Reed and...
Robert Plushnik
Jan 29, 2018
Robert Lee Plushnik, age 83, of Ceresco, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. He was born January 11, 1935 in Newton Township, Michigan the son of Ernest and Alta May (Schwark) Plushnik. A 1952 graduate of Lakeview High School, he went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from December 1952 until August 1957. Bob had worked at...
Eugene Shutt
Jan 28, 2018
Eugene H. Shutt age 79, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectantly on January 28, 2018. He was born on November 21, 1938 in Battle Creek, the son on Gerald and Opal (Borch) Shutt. Eugene lived most of his life in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957. He was employed by Post Cereal for...
Frank Geren Jr.
Jan 27, 2018
Frank L. Geren Jr. age 49, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 27, 2018. He was born on January 16, 1969 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Frank and Paula (Hurd) Geren Sr. Frank moved to the Battle Creek area in 1971 and was employed as a brick layer. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, motorcycles and playing the...
Roger Gay
Jan 27, 2018
Roger Gay, age 90, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. Roger was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Tanya C. Gay; his father, Elwood Albert Gay and a brother, Robert Gay. Roger will be greatly missed by his family; his wife, Jean Merrilynn Gay, 2 sons, Thomas A. (Vicki) Gay and Phillip L. (Pati) Gay and 1 daughter,...
Karla Coy
Jan 26, 2018
Karla J. “Penny” Coy, age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. She was born August 7, 1946 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan the daughter of Gerald and Shirlee (Finger) Youngs. Penny was a 1964 graduate of Harper Creek High School, bowled in leagues at M-66 Bowl for several years and enjoyed the morning swim sessions...
Gary Walters
Jan 24, 2018
Gary Lee Walters, age 87, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday January 24, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1930 to Warren and Beatrice (Osborn) Walters in Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended and graduated from Lakeview Schools where he was awarded All State Honors in both football and track. He enlisted and served in the United...
Ralph Hood
Jan 24, 2018
Died Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Ralph was born on June 17, 1928, in Knoxville, TN, to Lonn and Ruby (Kares) Hood. His father died in 1930. His mother married Tom Roberts and moved to Battle Creek in 1932 where he spent his life. Ralph attended the old one room Spaulding School and Marshall High School. He worked for Charles...
Stephen Vernia
Jan 22, 2018
Stephen P. Vernia age 68, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 22, 2018. He was born on June 24, 1949 in Battle Creek, the son of Vincent and Betty (Smith) Vernia. Stephen was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School, following high school he received two associates degrees from Kellogg Community College. He was employed by the Battle...
Joyce Vanblarcum
Jan 21, 2018
Joyce Ann VanBlarcum (Minier), age 87, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at her home (Grand Vista Living) in Marshall, MI. She was born October 25, 1930 in Battle Creek, graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1948, attended Detroit Mercy College Nursing School, graduated from Kellogg Community College in 1968 with an Associate Degree in Nursing and...
Oscar Avila
Jan 17, 2018
Oscar Avila of Marshall, formerly of Battle Creek, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was preceded by his beloved wife Bertha, of 51 years, his daughter Christine and granddaughter Amy. He is survived by his children: Andy Avila (Judi), Kathie Boyer (Rick), Patty Daws (Don), Yolanda Glidden (Bruce), Jon Avila (Heather), Vivian...
Myrtle Coy
Jan 16, 2018
Myrtle A. Coy, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born November 19, 1924 in Ellsinore, Missouri the daughter of Clarence and Winnifred (Smith) Downs. She had worked at the Eaton Corporation during WWII and was an avid bowler. She bowled in many leagues over the years but especially liked the High Noon...
Dorothy Tubilewicz
Jan 13, 2018
Dorothy Dean Tubilewicz (Dennis) age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 13, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 10, 1924 to Emmerson Blair Dennis and Lou Emma Dennis in Terre Haute, Indiana. She graduated from Mattoon, Illinois High School and shortly thereafter, she moved to Battle Creek. During World War II, Dorothy worked as an...
Elaine Jahns
Jan 13, 2018
Elaine Marilyn Jahns, 78, died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek, Michigan from Parkinson’s disease. She is now at peace in God’s presence and suffers no more earthly pain. Elaine was born March 14, 1939 to Sherman and Florence (Peterson) Johnson at their home in Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was baptized...
Michael Parker
Jan 12, 2018
Died January 12, 2018. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service with full military honors will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. A dinner to celebrate Michaels life will be held at The Eagles Lodge, 19757 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25,...
Donna Boyer
Jan 8, 2018
Donna June Boyer, Age 85, Of Battle Creek, Died Monday, January 8, 2018, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Donna was born on November 4, 1932, in Marshall, MI, the daughter of Dean and Milva Lewis. She was united in marriage to Carl J. Boyer who survives. Also surviving are her daughters, Saundra (Darrell) Bell and Tami (Tom...
Jack Kohler
Jan 7, 2018
Jack N. Kohler, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born October 20, 1921 in Osceola, Indiana the son of Samuel R. and Ruth N. (Cullers) Kohler. Jack served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 to 1943. He had worked at U.S. Rubber Company, Rich Manufacturing, Progressive Oil and retired from...
Dorene Demott
Jan 6, 2018
Dorene D. DeMott age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 6, 2018. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Marshall, the daughter of Clayton and Thelma (Ostrander) Hulce. Dorene graduated from Marshall High School, and following she attended beauty school. Dorene was united in marriage on December 11, 1948 to Alvin L. DeMott. She was employed...
Richard Foster
Jan 3, 2018
Richard V. Foster age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1934 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Ned and Darley (Clark) Foster. Richard graduated from Union City High School in 1952, then served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1962. He was united in...
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