Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mable Mitchell

Dec 25, 2017

Mable R. Mitchell, age 97, of Battle Creek passed away on December 25, 2017 at the Caretel Inn of Lakeland in St. Joseph, Michigan.  She was born on November 19, 1920 in Port Clinton, Ohio, the daughter of Junious and Eola (Ellithorpe) Kline.  Mable was united in marriage to Leon D. Mitchell on September 1, 1945 in Battle Creek. ...

Dolores Woods

Dec 23, 2017

Dolores Kathleen Woods, age 97, of Mission, Texas passed away on December 23, 2017 in Battle Creek, surrounded by her family. Born in Coloma, Michigan on March 10, 1920, she was the daughter of Harold and Tressa (Morse) Hombaker. Dolores moved to Battle Creek where she graduated from Lakeview High School.  She married Veary D. (Bud) Woods on December 31,...

Gordon Dyer

Dec 22, 2017

Gordon W. Dyer, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. He was born December 30, 1921 in Roanoke, Virginia the son of William H. and Bessie (Wade) Dyer. He is survived by his wife, Maureen Glesner Dyer, whom he married on November 20, 1954; children: Linda Sue (Tom) Smith of Kentwood, Peggy Dyer Wilson of...

John Tyndal

Dec 21, 2017

Died December 21, 2017. John was born on November 5, 1952 in Battle Creek, the son of Hyram E. and Dora (Fifield) Tyndal. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.

Michael Chapman

Dec 21, 2017

Michael J. Chapman, age 64, of Battle Creek passed away on December 21, 2017 at his residence.  He was born on July 27, 1953 in Cloverdale, California, the son of Arthur and Margaret (West) Chapman.  Michael served in the United States Army from 1971-1974.  He was employed as a truck driver for many years.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and...

Donald Thompson

Dec 14, 2017

Donald F. Thompson, age 95, of Battle Creek, will be sorely missed by his family and friends following his passing on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Don was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 20, 1922 to John and Dora (Smith) Thompson of Manchester, England. He attended Battle Creek schools, on occasion as he would say, with his sister...

Joanne Gallaway

Dec 9, 2017

Joanne Taylor Gallaway (formerly Hayes), age 68, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017. She was born in 1949 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Glenn R. and Margaret L. (Taylor) Gallaway. Joanne was a 1967 graduate of Harper Creek High School. She had worked at both St. Joseph Elementary and Sonoma Elementary Schools, owned and...

Susan Janzen

Dec 7, 2017