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Beatrice Sinclair

Beatrice Sinclair

Mar 31, 2016

Beatrice E. Sinclair, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 31, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1937 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Roy and Helen (Abbott) Bennett. A 1955 graduate of Lakeview High School, she worked at U.S. Register Company and retired from the Lakeview...

Rob Stierle

Rob Stierle

Mar 30, 2016

Rob D. Stierle, age 46 of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, March 30. 2016.  He was born November 8, 1969 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Donald G. and Charlene (Tasker) Stierle.  Rob graduated from Lakeview High School in 1988.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, car shows, and owned several classic cars over the years.  Rob was an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers,...

Ruth Porter

Ruth Porter

Mar 25, 2016

Ruth Evelyn (Holt) Porter, Age 94, of Battle Creek, Went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2016, in Battle Creek. Ruth was born on a farm in Pierce County, Wisconsin on January 25, 1922 to Melven W. and Etta M.(Hamilton) Holt. She graduated from Pontiac High School, Pontiac, MI, in May, 1940 and married Carl E. Porter on...

Shirley Wherrett

Shirley Wherrett

Mar 23, 2016

Shirley G. Wherrett, Age 87, Of Battle Creek, Went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2016. Shirley was born on November 26, 1928 in Marshall, MI, the daughter of Lawrence F. and Floris A. (Carver) Mott. She lived on a farm near Ceresco while growing up, and graduated from Marshall High School in 1946. Shirley started her working...

Donald Leslie

Donald Leslie

Mar 20, 2016

Donald R. Leslie, Age 90, Of Fulton, MI, Passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. Don was born on June 16, 1925 in Hastings, MI, the son of Robert and Ethel (Smith) Leslie. The family moved to Battle Creek, MI, where he attended Battle Creek Central High School. At age 17 he left to...

Deane Degroot

Deane Degroot

Mar 18, 2016

Deane E. DeGroot, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born March 25, 1933 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Leon and Minnie (Uldricks) Reynolds.  Deane was a 1951 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and a 1955 graduate of Calvin College where she earned a Bachelor...

John Hines

John Hines

Mar 18, 2016

John  R. “Rick” Hines, Age 74, Of Battle Creek, Died Friday, March 18, 2016, at Bronson Battle Creek. Rick was born on December 7, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Dennis J. and Lucille (Loring) Hines. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. He then attended Ferris State College receiving...

Gerald Drake

Gerald Drake

Mar 15, 2016

Gerald “Jerry” Drake, age 74, of East Leroy, Michigan passed away Tuesday March 15, 2016 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born September 9, 1941 in Jackson, Michigan the son of LeRoy Ernest and Dorothy Marie (Kemmis) Drake. Jerry attended Harper Creek Schools and worked at HB Sherman’s, Drake’s Auction Barn, Quad L Corporation and retired from Drake’s Sanitation. He...

Jeannette Starring

Jeannette Starring

Mar 8, 2016

Jeannette M. Starring, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Schaffer Adult Foster Care Home. She was born June 16, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Donald and Laura (Peltier) Thayer. A 1949 graduate of St. Philip High School, she went on to work at Grand Leader Store, Comerica/Security National Bank for 22...

Juanita Quinn

Juanita Quinn

Mar 5, 2016

Juanita J. Quinn, Age 90, Died March 5, 2016. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home.www.henryfuneralhome.org

Elizabeth Komarck

Elizabeth Komarck

Mar 5, 2016

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Komarck, Age 93, Of Battle Creek, Died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. Betty was born on December 15, 1922, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Arthur C. and S. Marie (Schoen) Messenger. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central. On October 23, 1943, she was...

Linden Skidmore

Linden Skidmore

Mar 5, 2016

Linden Allen Skidmore, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Oaks at Northpointe Woods following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born November 16, 1937 in Hastings, Michigan the son of Arthur and Marie (Merrill) Skidmore and was a 1956 graduate of Hastings High School. He went on to work at...

Claudette Gray

Claudette Gray

Feb 28, 2016

Claudette (Taffy) Y. Gray, a life-long resident of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Lakeview Senior Living after a lengthy illness at the age of 81. Born in 1935 in Battle Creek, Taffy graduated from Lakeview High School in 1953 and married her high school sweetheart Donald Gray (LHS ’50) in the fall of 1953.  Don preceded her...

Marcelle Tooke

Marcelle Tooke

Feb 27, 2016

Marcelle A. Tooke, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb 27, 2016. She was born August 27, 1921 to George S Jr. and Evalee (Ayers) Marshall of Nashville, Michigan. Marcelle attended the Moore School through the 8th grade, walking 2 miles each way. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1930, moving to Battle Creek in 1940. She married Ronald...

Dorothy Mckinley

Dorothy Mckinley

Feb 26, 2016

Dorothy Mae McKinley, age 94, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on February 26, 2016 at 4:45 p.m. at Bronson Battle Creek with her family at her side. She was born May 1, 1921 in Mt. Royal, Pennsylvania and was adopted by Herman W. and Viola (Boyer) Nace at the age of six months. Dorothy...

Donna Bowers

Donna Bowers

Feb 25, 2016

Donna Jean (Fuelling) Bowers, age 78, of Battle Creek went to meet her God after a brief illness on Thursday, February 25, 2016. She was born March 18, 1937 in Three Rivers, Michigan the daughter of Ralph and Genevieve (Bloom) Fuelling. Donna graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1955 and worked in the cafeteria at Lakeview High School for...

James Rounds

James Rounds

Feb 23, 2016

James T. Rounds, age 89, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday February 23, 2016, at The Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. James was born on June 27, 1926, in McDonald, Ohio the son of Joseph and Mary Rounds. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and went on to graduate from Wayne State College. He then earned a Master...

Phyllis Shook

Phyllis Shook

Feb 23, 2016

Phyllis Lorraine Shook, a long-time resident of the Battle Creek area, died Tuesday February 23, 2016 at Zephyrhills Florida Hospital at the age of 88. She was born April 17, 1927 in Durand Michigan the daughter of Eugene and Ora (Colf) Goul. A 1945 graduate of Durand High School, she attended most every class reunion including last year which was...

Barbara Hawthorne

Barbara Hawthorne

Feb 20, 2016

Barbara Ann Hawthorne, age 68, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, February 20, 2016. She was born February 16, 1948 in Monroe, Wisconsin the daughter of Duane Melvin and Margaret K. (Krahenbuhl) Hawthorne. Barbara earned an Associate Degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor Degree in Education, and taught special education in Illinois for ten years. She moved to Battle Creek in...

Ronald Behrndt

Ronald Behrndt

Feb 18, 2016

Ronald D.  Behrndt, age 79, of Battle Creek, Went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2016. This servant of God will be missed by all who were touched by his loving and giving heart. Ron was born September 25, 1936 in Battle Creek, MI, to Edward C. and Gertrude M. (Toeller) Behrndt. He had been a lifelong...

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