Obituaries
Luella Jean Traut
Dec 16, 2021
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, LuElla Jean Traut, passed away at the age of 91.LuElla is predeceased by her husband, Robert and her son-in-law Mark Swanson. She is survived by her three children, LuAnn (David Warren), Michael, and Karen (Swanson), two grandchildren Emily (Hunter Avis) and Samuel (Whitney), two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. LuElla was born in...
Helen A. Gault
Dec 16, 2021
Helen A. Gault, age 95, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Richland passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born in New York City, New York on February 12, 1926, the daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Newburg) Perelstein. Helen graduated from Walton High School and attended the Drake Business School. She met her future husband, Robert "Bob" Gault on a...
Jack Elmer Kershner
Dec 16, 2021
Jack Elmer Kershner, Jr., 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Bronson Battle Creek and went to be with the Lord. Jack was born January 7, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Jack Elmer and Betty (Faulkerson) Kershner. He grew up in Battle Creek and attended Lakeview High School. Jack joined the U.S. Army at age 18 and...
Joan A. (Comadoll) Hall
Dec 15, 2021
Joan A. (Comadoll) Hall, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on November 18, 1952, the daughter of Roger and Marion (Bradley) Rathbun and graduated from Harper Creek High School. Joan was a true animal lover and also loved watching NASCAR, cooking and spending time with her...
Brian Nicholas "Brownie" Brown
Dec 14, 2021
Brian Nicholas Brown "Brownie" (51) passed away peacefully at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, MI on December 14, 2021. Brian was born April 12th, 1970 at Oceanside Camp Pendleton, California to Gary Brown and Linda Marlow. He was a 1988 graduate of Harper Creek High School, where he played football and attempted to wrestle (his words not mine). You may...
John Neil Sherban
Dec 14, 2021
John 'Neil' Sherban, age 84, of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021. Neil was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 3rd, 1937, the son of George and Anna Sherban. He married his beloved wife, Jennifer (Beauvais) Sherban in 1989. Neil was proud of his time in the United States Air Force...
Paul W. Yunker
Dec 14, 2021
Paul W. Yunker, Sr. age 82, of Richland and formerly of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Philip E. and Mary E. (Matthews) Yunker, MD. Paul graduated from Lima High School in 1957 and furthered his education at Michigan State University, receiving BS...
Allan Edwin Lee
Dec 13, 2021
Allan Edwin Lee, 68, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek on Monday, December 13, 2021. Allan was born May 15, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold Earl and Audrey June (Maurer) Lee. He was a 1971 graduate of Harper Creek High School. Allan was employed by Mayflower Van Lines for 20 years. He then...
Jeanne (Buck) Winer
Dec 12, 2021
Alice "Jeanne" (Buck) Winer, 94, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday evening, December 12, 2021.Jeanne was born in Battle Creek on March 14, 1927 to Eugene and Christine (DeVries) Methot. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1944. During high school, she worked as a secretary at Joseph C....
Ruby Lee Mccray
Dec 12, 2021
Ruby Lee McCray, age 84, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday morning, December 12, 2021 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born in Sunflower, Mississippi on April 11, 1937, to the union of Wilson and Flora Ware. Ruby was a very caring woman who would open her arms to anyone and make them part of her family. She loved to...
Thomas Mackie
Dec 12, 2021
Thomas J. Mackie, age 93, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on December 12, 2021. Tom was born on July 14th, 1928 in Ashland, Wisconsin, the son of Thomas and Mary Mackie. On October 17, 1953, he married Beverly Zar in Ashland, Wisconsin. The couple moved to Battle Creek in 1963. Tom taught psychology at Kellogg Community College for thirty...
Silvia Trevino
Dec 11, 2021
On Saturday, December 11, 2021, Silvia Trevino, age 43, gained her wings. She was a daughter, sister, friend, cousin, and aunt. She proudly held the title of TT Silvia to a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Silvia was born in Battle Creek, MI on July 22, 1978 to Maria Elena Trevino and Leopoldo Trevino Sr. Silvia was a...
Peggy Sue (Cope) Reed
Dec 11, 2021
Peggy Sue (Cope) Reed, 89 of Battle Creek died peacefully at Lakeview Assisted Living on Saturday, December 11, 2021, with her family at her side. Peggy was born November 11, 1932 in McMinnville, Tennessee to Venus Edward and Annie Mary (Womack) Cope. She was last employed as a real estate broker for The Real Estate Company. Peggy was previously employed...
Dennis Elwin Badger
Dec 10, 2021
Dennis Elwin Badger, age 71, of Battle Creek, Michigan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 10. He was surrounded by his family. His greatest legacy was bringing Jesus Christ to his family. Surviving him is his wife of 52 years, Pam; his mother-in-law, Robbie (Granny) Tackett; his daughter, Abby (Chris Davis); and his four...
Robert Edmund "Bob" Sumney
Dec 9, 2021
Robert Edmund Sumney, 77, of Kalamazoo died peacefully on December 9, 2021 at Vibrant Life Senior Living. Bob was born January 19, 1944 in San Diego, California to Robert Edmund Bishop and Charlotte Katherine (Cook Bishop) Sumney. After Bob's father passed in WWII, his mother, Charlotte married the father he always knew, Maurice Dale "Suds" Sumney. Bob grew up in...
Bart Alan Norrod
Dec 9, 2021
Bart Alan Norrod, age 63, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2021, while helping out at the Battle Creek Air National Guard where he worked at the PX store. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on December 19, 1957, the loving son of Hershell and Jodelle (Greensmith) Norrod and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School...
Donald W. Herdman
Dec 9, 2021
Rev. Donald Herdman has been called Home. Born to Amelia Biel Herdman and Eugene N. Herdman, in Freeport, Illinois, he played high school sports with the Freeport Pretzels. Don and Vivian Herdman were married for 54 years until her death last year. They had one son, David Herdman, now of Olympia, Washington. Pastor Herdman is also survived by a sister,...
Pamela Theresa Rondeau
Dec 8, 2021
Pamela Theresa Rondeau, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, formerly Battle Creek passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, December 8, 2021, at Prestige Centre Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mt. Pleasant. She was born October 16, 1956, in Battle Creek to George and Lorraine (Markowski) Rondeau and was the youngest of six beautiful sisters. Pam's caring spirit and generous heart could be...
Ernestine Kay Asher
Dec 8, 2021
Ernestine Kay Asher, 64, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.Kay was born on December 20, 1956 in Battle Creek to Ardill and Gladys (Howard) Asher. She was married to David Sims, the father of her children, from 1972 to 1981 and was formerly married to Sheldon Wenzel from 1991 to 1999. On...
Jack M. Gothard
Dec 8, 2021
Jack M. Gothard, age 80, sadly passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Dayton, Tennessee on April 4, 1941, the son of Earl and Lucille (Poole) Gothard. Jack graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1960 and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army. After being...
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