Obituaries
Leonardo Garza
Aug 1, 2021
Leonardo Garza II, age 41, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2021. He was born in Battle Creek on August 3, 1979, the son of Olivia (Solis) Generi (Ricardo) and Leonardo Garza. Leonardo is survived by his mother; his significant other, Sarah Jordan of Battle Creek; his children, Gabriella Santana Marie Eubanks (Jacob), Leonardo Garza III (Madison...
Wilfred Henry "Bill" Strole
Jul 27, 2021
Wilfred Henry "Bill" Strole, 86, a lifetime Battle Creek resident died at Evergreen Senior Care after battling multiple medical challenges. Bill was born February 9, 1935 in Battle Creek the eldest son of eleven children of Henry Albert and Mary Genevieve (Gardner) Strole, Sr. He attended St. Philip Catholic Central and was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High...
Karen M. Thurston
Jul 26, 2021
Karen M. Thurston, age 51, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, July 26, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on July 1, 1970, the loving daughter of Robert and Barbara (Brendum) Boblet. Karen served as a Phlebotomist & Lab Technician at several area hospitals & labs for more than 20 years.Karen married Daniel...
Carolyn J. Thomas
Jul 26, 2021
Carolyn Jeanne Thomas of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021, surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born on December 11, 1933 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Verne and Evelyn Wiederhold. She graduated from Battle Creek Central and attended Western Michigan University. On January 30, 1954, she married Robert Thomas, the love of her life. They were married for...
Jeffrey Thomas Latoszewski
Jul 25, 2021
Jeffrey Thomas Latoszewski, 68, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.Jeff was born March 1, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Frank Joseph and Jacqueline Ann (Barry) Latoszewski. Jeff is survived by his son, Matt Latoszewski; two brothers, Barry Latoszewski and Timothy Latoszewski; sister, Mary Jo Crumpton...
Mary Frances Galloup
Jul 25, 2021
Mary Frances Galloup, 68, of Battle Creek lost her battle with Esophageal Cancer at home, with her family at her side, on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Mary Frances was born a New Year's Day baby January 1, 1953, the daughter of Robert Andrew and Mary Margaret "Mig" (Dugan) Galloup. She attended St. Joseph, St. Philip and Pennfield schools; and was...
Madelyn "Maddy" Watts
Jul 22, 2021
Madelyn Rebecca Moore Watts passed away July 22,2021 at the age of 102, having danced her last dance and played her last hand of bridge.Madelyn "Maddy" was born Dec. 2,1918 to Carl and Dorothy (Belfast) Moore. She attended Battle Creek schools and graduated from Lakeview High School. She attended Battle Creek College. Maddy married Howard "Howdy" Watts on July 30,...
James M. Deal
Jul 21, 2021
James M. Deal, age 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Texas on July 21, 2021. James is survived by his children, Caroline, Jackson, and Olivia; his parents, James R. "Bob" and Gloria (Serbu) Deal of Plainwell, MI; and sister, Terri (Dustin) Johnson and their children, Aiden and Ansley of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his...
James M. Curran
Jul 21, 2021
James Michael Curran, 71, of Battle Creek passed away at home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.He was born on March 10, 1950 in Battle Creek to Wallace and Barbara Curran, and lived most of his life in the Battle Creek area. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Marine Corps. Outside of his service, he worked in construction.James loved...
Cathy Dom Marske
Jul 21, 2021
Cathy Dom Marske, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully, July 21, 2021 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan in Battle Creek.Cathy was born July 14, 1947 in Battle Creek, daughter of Domenic and Charlotte Zanotti. She attended St. Joseph Elementary, BCPS, and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1965. Following high school, she attended...
Todd W. Polmanteer
Jul 21, 2021
Todd W. Polmanteer, age 57, of Hickory Corners passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021. He was born in Kalamazoo on July 16, 1964 and graduated from Comstock High School with the Class of 1983. Todd owned & operated Polmanteer Construction for many years and recently retired from the Skywood Recovery...
Jack Donald Salisbury
Jul 20, 2021
Jack Donald Salisbury, age 87, of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday evening, July 20, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on February 18, 1934, the son of Leon and Gertrude (Hawkins) Salisbury and graduated from Comstock High School with the Class of 1955. Jack faithfully served his country as a member of the United States...
Ruth Louise Pierce
Jul 20, 2021
Ruth "Louise" (Coyle) Pierce, 91, of Battle Creek, MI passed away at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek on July 20, 2021. Louise was born July 27, 1929 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Delphus C. Coyle & Stella Vivian (Bruce) Coyle. She is predeceased by her husband, Richard "Dick" Neil Pierce (married 52 years), brother Dr. Darce C....
Mary Jo Fruin
Jul 19, 2021
Mary Jo Fruin passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 19th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Albion, MI on October 27th, 1957, to James and Bonnie (Nelson) Tuyls, Mary Jo, to all who know her, was a unique, and caring individual and touched many lives. She married Martin (Marty) Fruin on November 14th, 1981. Mary Jo was a devoted...
Marlene Rae Lucas
Jul 17, 2021
Marlene Rae Lucas, age 56, of Battle Creek sadly passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 17, 2021. She was born in Hillsdale, Michigan on March 14, 1965, the loving daughter of Richard C. And Ella F. (Wadsworth) Lowe, Sr. Marlene graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1983 and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. She...
Linnea Kay Hetz
Jul 14, 2021
Linnea K. Hetz, 82, of Battle Creek, died July 14, 2021. Linnea was born October 4, 1938 in Battle Creek to Harold and Floris (Rainey) Beebe. Shortly after graduating high school, Linnea married Darrell Hetz on April 29, 1961. In addition to raising their children, Linnea worked for the Kellogg Company, retiring in 1992. Linnea enjoyed crocheting, making baby blankets...
Janet C. Gallagher
Jul 13, 2021
Janet Christine (Guenther) Gallagher born June 26, 1949, passed away on July 13th, 2021 at age 72. Janet was known for her love of animals and never being on time. She had a kind, gentle soul and often became a mother and friend to those without. In her younger years, Janet enjoyed horseback riding and spending time with her friends....
Catherine "Cathy" (Calderone) Basso
Jul 10, 2021
Catherine Basso, 77, of Vicksburg, MI, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on July 10, 2021. Catherine was a Battle Creek native who was especially proud of her Italian heritage. She is preceded in death by her parents, Santo and Apollonia (Beulah) Calderone and her siblings Anthony Calderone and Marianne Sztengel. The spirit of her late...
Chastity D. Dewalt
Jul 9, 2021
Chastity D. DeWalt, age 35, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly July 9, 2021. She was born in Marshall, Michigan on August 16, 1985, the daughter of Danny and Beverly Kay (Stewart) Newsome. Chastity was extremely talented. She loved to sing, enjoyed painting, fishing and was devoted to God.Chastity was previously married to Ian Wilkerson and Charles DeWalt, both...
William Edward "Bill" Kanthack
Jul 9, 2021
William Edward "Bill" Kanthack, age 50, of Kalamazoo passed away Friday afternoon, July 9, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital after a long fought battle with Cancer. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan at Mercy Hospital on September 21, 1970, the son of Steve and Glazier "Gay" (Weakland) Kanthack. Bill served in the United States Navy and then worked as...
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