Obituaries
David E. Swafford
Aug 31, 2022
David E. Swafford, age 79, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Aug 31, 2022, at Glen Arbor Hospice Care facility, after losing his battle with heart disease. David was born Aug 16, 1943, in Battle Creek Michigan, the son of Robert and LoRetta Swafford. David graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1961 and proudly enlisted in the US Navy. He...
Richard Lynn Geno
Aug 30, 2022
Richard Lynn Geno, 56, of Battle Creek, lost his battle with cancer on the morning of August 30, 2022, at 2:30 am, in the comfort of his home.Richard was born June 7, 1966, in Nashville ,TN, the son of Harold and Ivy (Hall) Geno.He enjoyed spending as much time as he possibly could with his grandson's. He absolutely adored his...
James Roy "Jim" Keller
Aug 28, 2022
James Roy Keller, cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. James was born to James L. and Barbara Keller on February 17, 1946 in Benton Harbor's Mercy Hospital. In October of 1965, James joined the United States Air Force, in which he was extremely proud to serve his country. Stationed in...
Sally Jo Lunt
Aug 27, 2022
Sally Jo Lunt, 82, of Battle Creek, died August 27, 2022 with her family by her side. Sally was born March 9, 1940 in Battle Creek to William and Geraldine (Bostock) Roderick. She graduated high school and worked as a cashier at local stores for many years. Sally enjoyed bowling, playing pool and cards and dancing. She loved spending time...
Joseph H. Laurinec
Aug 27, 2022
Joseph H. Laurinec, age 98, died as he wished at his residence at Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek, Michigan, Saturday, August 27, 2022. This was made possible because of the dedication and compassion of the staff and residents, his daughter Leslie and Careline Hospice Services.He was born April 5, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to immigrant Slovak parents Joseph and Elizabeth...
Marilyn A. (Fitzgerald) Ewing
Aug 26, 2022
Marilyn Anne (Fitzgerald) Ewing, 87, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident died peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Glen Arbor Place. Marilyn was born July 23, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Samuel A. and Florence (Olson) Fitzgerald. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1953 graduate of Battle Creek Central...
Rodney "Scott" Wilson
Aug 26, 2022
Rodney "Scott" Wilson II, age 50, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022.Scott was born on March 31, 1972 in Battle Creek to Rodney Scott Wilson I and Sharon (Davison) Tenney. He received his Bachelor's Degree in business management. Scott loved football, his favorite team being whoever Tom Brady played for. He was a card shark and enjoyed...
Roger D. Riddle
Aug 24, 2022
Roger D. Riddle, 72, of Battle Creek, died August 24, 2022. He was born February 21, 1950 in Albertsville, AL to Elbert and Alphie (Noles) Riddle. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Roger is survived by his two children, Leland Riddle and Angel Rochelle Riddle. He was preceded in death by his...
Beverly Mackie
Aug 24, 2022
Beverly "Bev" Mackie passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 3, 1932, the daughter of Ann and Frank Zar. She graduated from Ashland High School. She was a devoted mother to her children and a loving wife. She received a Masters Degree from Western Michigan University. She previously worked as a counselor...
Kalvin E. Kalkowski
Aug 22, 2022
Kalvin Kalkowski, 62, of Pine Lake, Plainwell, Michigan passed away August 22, 2022. Born March 6, 1960, in Sault St. Marie, Kalvin and his family moved to Hickory Corners where he attended Gull Lake Schools. Kalvin was an athlete and star basketball player. He loved to fish, golf, bowl and spend time on the lake, especially with his loving wife...
Joan R. (Robbins) Creekmur
Aug 21, 2022
Joan R. (Robbins) Creekmur, 89 of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Centrica Glenn Arbor Place Hospice.Joan was born January 1, 1933 in Louellen, (Harlan County) Kentucky to Mallalu C. and Elizabeth L. (Stickley) Robbins. Joan grew up in Louellen, a coal mining camp, where her father was a coal mining engineer. She graduated from Harlan...
Gloria Culp
Aug 18, 2022
Gloria P. Culp, age 71, of Richland passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 16, 1951, the daughter of Zephine (Simpson) Culp and Robert Culp and graduated from Loy Norrix High School and Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Gloria was a longtime member of the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone...
Leon R. Harris
Aug 15, 2022
Leon R. Harris, 82, of Battle Creek, died August 15, 2022. Leon was born November 14, 1939 in Olivet, MI to Clifford and Dora Harris. He graduated high school and later worked at Post Cereals for 35 years, retiring as a foreman in 1995. Leon enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles. He especially liked to operate Ham Radio. Leon is...
Joseph Robert "Joe" Stanton
Aug 15, 2022
Joseph Robert "Joe" Stanton, age 79, of Kalamazoo passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, August 15, 2022. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 25, 1942, the son of Robert J. and Sophie (Mikonczyk) Stanton. He was also raised by his step-mother, Mary (Ballard) Stanton. A tremendously gifted athlete, Joe starred in baseball, basketball, football and track at Jonesville High...
Ronald "Ronnie" Orrego
Aug 15, 2022
Ronald "Ronnie" OrregoIt is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Ronald "Ronnie" Orrego. A beloved husband, uncle, and friend. Ronnie passed away while he was vacationing at Gull Lake in Michigan. Ronnie is survived by Ellen, his wife of 48 years and his nieces Wendi and Robin.Ronnie was born in Brooklyn, NY...
Walter F. Schmidt
Aug 13, 2022
Walter F. Schmidt, age 72, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022.Walter was born September 3, 1949 in Kalamazoo. He was a great man that enjoyed golf, fishing and the casino. He worked for General Motors in Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. He was always there for anyone that needed a hand with whatever needed. He loved visiting and reminiscing with friends...
Jackie Struble
Aug 13, 2022
Mother, daughter, sister and friend, Jacqueline "Jackie" Ann Burgoyne Struble, 81, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on August 13, 2022. She was born to parents John and Mabel Burgoyne, on March 31, 1941 in Freeland, MI.Jackie graduated from Arthur Hill High School, Saginaw, MI in 1959. She completed her teaching degree at Michigan State University, and later obtained her...
Frank R. Shive
Aug 13, 2022
Frank Shive, 90, born on May 12, 1932 went to be with the lord on August 13,2022. He was born in Canton, Ohio to the parents of Roy and Anna (Shiltz) Shive. After finishing high school, he went on to earn his B.S. degree from Kent State University (OH) and an MA degree from Peabody College (Vanderbilt). Frank spent his...
Karen L. Brookmyer
Aug 12, 2022
Karen L. Brookmyer, 80 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 12, 2022. She was born on October 3, 1941, the daughter of Dale and Vera Rowe. She graduated from Marshall High School 1959.Karen is remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed gardening, shopping, spending time with her family,...
Barbara L. Blondia
Aug 12, 2022
Barbara Louise Hurtekant Blondia, 82, of Richland, passed away August 12, 2022 at Gull Arbor Senior Living. Barbara was born on March 12, 1940 in Mishawaka, IN to the late Madeline and Rudolph Hurtekant. Barbara grew up in the Mishawaka area and attended St. Bavos Catholic School through 8th grade. She graduated from Madison Township High School in 1958. She...
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