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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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Thomas Roberts
Feb 16, 2016
Thomas C. “Tom” Roberts, Age 68, Of Battle Creek, Died February 16, 2016. Visitation will be held today from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. www.henryfuneralhome.org
Edith Roberts
Feb 12, 2016
Edith Mary Roberts, Age 95, Of Battle Creek, Died Friday, February 12, 2016 at Lakeview Senior Living. Edith was born on February 11, 1921, in Hancock, MI, the daughter of Thomas A. and Edith M. (Yagel) Coon. She was united in marriage to Dash C. Roberts who preceded her in death in 1977. She was also preceded in death by...
Carolyn Burnett
Feb 10, 2016
Carolyn L. Burnett, Age 95, Of Battle Creek, Passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Carolyn was born on January 23, 1921, in Sherwood, MI, the daughter of Ruell and Mary (Sladic) Adams. She had been a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Sherwood High School where she was valedictorian and was awarded a scholarship from the State of Michigan. Carolyn...
Todd Leins
Feb 7, 2016
Todd J. Leins, Age 46, Died February 7, 2016. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 6:00 p.m., at the Church of God of Prophecy on Dickman Road. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org
Glenadine Tiller
Feb 7, 2016
Glenadine Janet “Dingo” Tiller, age 89, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Trudy’s Home. She was born March 17, 1926 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Ronald Glen and Dorothy Mae (Mingle) Masters. Glenadine was a 1944 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, attended Kellogg Community College and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Fine...
Naomi Okeneske
Feb 3, 2016
Naomi L. Okeneske, Age 91, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. Naomi was born on October 16, 1924, in Clinton, IN, the daughter of James and Angeline (Fireeno) Pessetti. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and had been employed at Weston Biscuit before raising her family. On July 12, 1952, she was...
Katherine Willbur
Feb 2, 2016
KATHERINE GOLUBIC-WILLBUR, Age 84. Writing an obituary for a parent is probably one of the most difficult things to do . Words don’t come, emotions are too high, and it takes all skill and strength to do. On February 2, 2016, Katherine M. Golubic-Willbur escaped the torture that dementia had inflicted upon her.; theft of the mind. She is the widow of Gerald W....
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