Obituaries

Jeane Rockwell

Oct 3, 2017

Died Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Trillium Woods in Byron Center. Jeane was born on September 5, 1926, in Maywood, IL, the daughter of Carl M. and Carrie G. (Mortensen) Kaiser. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School. She was employed at General Motors in Flint, MI, retiring in 1983. On May 26, 1946, she was united in...

Donald Hunter

Oct 2, 2017

Lost his courageous battle with cancer on October 2, 2017, at Glenn Arbor Hospice of Battle Creek. Don was born September 22, 1956 in Battle Creek, MI to Clyde and Marjorie (Feister) Hunter, who preceded him in death. He was a 1974 graduate of Harper Creek High School. Don worked for Collins & Aikman after graduation until it closed...

Lena Wood

Sep 26, 2017

Lena R. Wood, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Lakeview Senior Living. She was born February 18, 1926 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Otto O. and Elisa E. (Marchis) Maddalena. Lena was a 1944 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School and remained close to her classmates throughout the years....

Robert Cipcic

Sep 22, 2017

Passed away peacefully at this home after struggling with several health issues, finally succumbing to lung cancer on Friday, September 22, 2017.  Bob promised his wife Mary Jane he would be around to celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary on September 20, 2017.  At 11:02 p.m. they drank a toast while listening to their latest new favorite song “Die a...

Eleanor Ver Lee

Sep 21, 2017

Eleanor M. Ver Lee, age 90, of Battle Creek passed away on September 21, 2017.  She was born on August 12, 1927, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of John B.P. and Fannie (Lamberts) Tromp.  Eleanor graduated in 1951 from Mercy School of Nursing in Grand Rapids.  She received her Bachelors and Masters Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in...

Donald Gilbert

Sep 21, 2017

Donald E. Gilbert, Age 93, Of Oxford, FL, Formerly of Battle Creek, Donald Eugene Gilbert, passed away on September 21, 2017 in Oxford Florida.  He was born on June 15, 1924 to the late Milo and Gertrude Gilbert. He graduated from Battle Creek Central H.S. In 1942. Donald served 3 years in the United States Army during WWII and he...

Larry Payne

Sep 16, 2017

Passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at Glenn Arbor Hospice residence. Larry was born on August 29, 1933, in Battle Creek, the son of Rex and Mildred (Stein) Payne. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School in 1951 where he ran varsity track. On April 14, 1956, he was united in...

Dorothy Johnson

Sep 16, 2017

Dorothy May Johnson, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. She was born September 23, 1922 in Riverdale, Michigan the daughter of Fred and Ilah (Rockafellow) Johnson. A 1940 graduate of Riverdale High School, Dorothy worked in Lansing for several years prior to moving to Battle Creek in 1944 to work at Leila Hospital. She...

Thomas Couey, Jr.

Sep 16, 2017

Thomas W. Couey, Jr., age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born June 17, 1950 to Thomas and Mildred (Crane) Couey in Battle Creek. A 1968 graduate of Springfield High School, Tom served as an electronics systems specialist in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He attended...

Esther Fox

Sep 15, 2017

Esther F. Fox, age 98, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 15, 2017.  She was born on May 4, 1919 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Floyd and Florence (DeFriest) Banks.  Esther was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1937, and was a lifelong area resident.  She was married on November 3, 1937 to Grover...

Mary Wright

Sep 12, 2017

Mary E. Wright, Age 82, Of Battle Creek, Died September 12, 2017 at Battle Creek Manor. Mary was born on November 6, 1934 in Newton Township, MI, the daughter of Edison and Leola (Tooker) Coller. She attended Oak Grove School and went back to night school to get her High School Diploma. She worked for the A & P grocery store then...

Troy Kynes

Sep 8, 2017

Troy S. Rothwell-Kynes, age 49, of Bellevue, passed away on September 8, 2017.  He was born on September 23, 1967 in Battle Creek, the son of Wendell and Cindra (Chase) Rothwell.  Troy grew up in Battle Creek, and graduated from Pennfield High School before making his home in Bellevue.  He served in the United States Airforce, and was employed...

Dawn Clark

Sep 6, 2017

Dawn Marie Clark, 62, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 6, 2017.  She was born on August 18, 1955 in Coldwater, the daughter of Harvey “Lou” and Ruth (Glupker) Robbins.  Dawn was a graduate of Hamilton High School in 1973, then moved to Battle Creek from Holland in 1977.  She graduated from Mercy Central School of Nursing in...

William Clements

Sep 4, 2017

William John Clements, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at The Oaks at Northpointe Woods. He was born November 3, 1926 in New Haven, Michigan the son of William Edward and Betty (Wentworth) Clements, Sr. A 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Bill excelled in all sports. He went on to Ferris...

Corwin Wherrett, Sr.

Sep 1, 2017

Corwin J. Wherrett, Sr., age 98, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2017. Corwin was born on June 21, 1919 at Plymouth, California, the son of Andrew Wherrett and Pearl E. Wherrett. Corwin spent most of his life in Michigan. He started his photography career in Rembrandt and Craine Studios in Detroit, Michigan. He also printed...

Patrick Bernard

Aug 27, 2017

Patrick F. Bernard, Age 84, Of Marshall, MI, Died Sunday, August 27, 2017. Patrick was born on October 2, 1932, in Cheboygan, MI. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Surviving is his wife, Carol A. Bernard; a niece, Diane (Steve) MacCrossen and nephews, Paul (Krysti)...

Pauline Foss

Aug 25, 2017

Private services being held, with entombment at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Karen Blaskie

Aug 25, 2017

Karen S. Blaskie, age 75, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Grace Healthcare of Three Rivers. She was born October 4, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Paul and Ella (Smith) Oliver. She attended Lakeview schools and managed several rental properties in the Battle Creek area with her husband, Bert. Karen will be...

Robert Willoughby

Aug 23, 2017

Died Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Bickford Senior Living. Robert was born on January 10, 1925, in Detroit, MI, the son of James V. and Rose (Schulte) Willoughby. He had been an area resident since 1946 coming from Pasadena, CA. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. On January 6, 1947, he was united in...

Carolyn Mcmillon

Aug 17, 2017

Carolyn McMillon, 85, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 17, 2017.  She was born on June 29, 1932 in Marshall, the daughter of Harold and Bernadine (Miller) Baker.  Carolyn was a graduate of Marshall High School, then moved to Battle Creek after being united in marriage to WA McMillon on April 28, 1972.  She was employed for over...