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Leo Weipert
Aug 27, 2016
Leo J. Weipert, age 93, of Battle Creek passed away August 27, 2016. He was born December 16, 1922, in Big Rapids, Michigan, the son of Leo and Pauline (Perkins) Weipert. Leo graduated from Allegan High School in 1942, and lived in the Otsego area before moving to Battle Creek in 1959. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1943-1946. Leo worked...
Violet Bosrock
Aug 25, 2016
Violet R. Bosrock, age 96, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away August 25, 2016. She was born on November 16, 1919 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Mathew and Catherine (Prilika) Cipcic. Violet moved from the Battle Creek area to Santa Monica, California then onto Las Vegas where she made her home. Violet was employed by Post Cereal, Douglas Aircraft and was...
Joyce Leche
Aug 25, 2016
Joyce Ann Leche, Age 69, Joyce Ann Leche passed from this life on August 25, 2016 unexpectedly at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents Edward Douglas and Ruth Irene (Eakins) Leche II, brother Douglas L. Leche, sons Craig Edwin Case, and Michael Allen Whitehurst. Joyce was born in Seattle, Washington then moved to Battle Creek as...
Earl Cornette, Jr.
Aug 23, 2016
Earl H. Cornette, Jr., age 78, of Battle Creek, Michigan and formerly of Ruckersville, Virginia; passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at The Laurels of Bedford. He was born July 23, 1938 in Troutdale, Virginia the son of Earl H. and Ruby (Daniel) Cornette. Earl served in the U.S. Army and was a sales representative for 3M Company prior to...
Kenneth Smith
Aug 22, 2016
Kenneth R. Smith, Age 88, Of Ceresco, Passed away on August 22, 2016, surrounded by his family. Kenneth was born on May 1, 1928, the son of Ray and Anna (Johnson) Smith. He had been a lifelong resident of the area growing up in Bethel Township south of Athens. He graduated from Athens High School in 1945. On April 12,...
George Grenier
Aug 21, 2016
George L. Grenier, Age 75, Of Battle Creek, Died August 21, 2016. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org
Karen Boston
Aug 19, 2016
Karen Boston age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016. She was born March 12, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Kenneth and Elizabeth (Weeks) Burdick. Karen was a lifelong area resident graduating from Lakeview High School in 1962. Karen worked for the Kellogg Company for 28 years, and was a member of the Kellogg 25 year club. In...
Patricia Pulver
Aug 16, 2016
Patricia A. (Sexton) Pulver, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. She was born October 1, 1942 in Chattanooga, Tennessee the daughter of Carl and Agnew Virginia (Gothard) Sexton. Patty is survived by her three sons: Greg, Mike and Chris Pulver; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two brothers: Jim and Don Sexton; three...
Louise Shew
Aug 11, 2016
Louise A. Shew, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed peacefully on Thursday August 11, 2016, at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born July 4, 1927 to Hubert R. Western Sr. and Monnie E. (Wilder) Western in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was raised in Battle Creek and was a 1945 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She continued...
Norman Denney
Aug 9, 2016
Norman E. Denney, 61, of Sherwood, Michigan passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center of multiple health issues. Norm was born September 1, 1954 to Frances (Hovarter) and Peter Denney and had resided in the Athens area for most of his life. Norm was a member of the Athens High School Class of 1972 and had been employed...
David Wilson
Aug 2, 2016
David L. Wilson, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Borgess Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of LaVerne and Barbara (Brown) Wilson. David was a 1948 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, served in the National Guard and retired in 1991 from Post Cereals...
Carroll Ferguson
Aug 1, 2016
Mr. Carroll C. “Fergie” Ferguson, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. He was born May 8, 1935 in Dayton, Tennessee the son of Coulter and Gladys (Hill) Ferguson, and moved to Battle Creek at the age of 11. A graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Mr. Ferguson...
Pamela Palmatier
Aug 1, 2016
Pamela L. Palmatier, Age 65, Of Battle Creek, Died August 1, 2016, in Battle Creek. A private graveside service will be held. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org
Hildegarde Montgomery
Jul 31, 2016
Hildegarde Cynthia Montgomery passed away peacefully on July 31, 2016, after a short illness. Born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on November 23, 1930 she was the daughter of Clarence and Hilda Iverson. Hildy was generous with her bright spirit and her warm heart touched many lives. Unconditional love for her family was the foundation of her life and her strong...
Charles Jackson
Jul 27, 2016
Charles E. Jackson age 77, of Battle Creek passed away July 27, 2016. Cremation has been conducted, with a memorial service scheduled at a later date.
Mary Both
Jul 26, 2016
Mary Frances Both, age 65, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. She was born February 5, 1951 in Grand Blanc, Michigan the daughter of Stephen G. and Elizabeth “Scottie” (Burnside) Both. Mary was a graduate of Central Michigan University and did graduate work at Western Michigan University. She taught music at Highland Junior High School and Lakeview...
Dorothy Gorham
Jul 20, 2016
Dorothy L. Gorham, Age 87, Of Battle Creek, Went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence. Dorothy was born and raised in Dowling, MI, on December 21, 1928, the daughter of Clinton and Crystal (Card) Burpee. She attended Dowling schools until her graduation from Hastings High School in 1947. She attended...
Madeline Carrel
Jul 20, 2016
Madeline L. Carrel, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was born January 24, 1926 in Lansing, Michigan the daughter of Arlie and Edna (Guernsey) Wood. Madeline attended Battle Creek Central High School and retired from the Hudson Department Store where she had worked for many years. She enjoyed extensive travel throughout Europe with her...
Betty Mcdonald
Jul 17, 2016
Betty Jo McDonald, Age 85, Of Battle Creek, Died Sunday, July 17, 2016. Betty was born on November 7, 1930 in Middletown, OH, the daughter of Leaborn and Tressie (Jones) Barker, Sr. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Central High School. She was a member of the First Wesleyan Church and enjoyed reading...
Bryan Robinson
Jul 16, 2016
Bryan D. Robinson, age 67, of Avon Park, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice. He was born April 15, 1949 in Athens, Michigan the son of Harold and Arlene (Milner) Robinson. Bryan served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded two Purple Hearts. He was...
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