Obituaries
Philip D. "Phil" Mcpherson
Jun 13, 2021
Philip D. "Phil" McPherson, age 94, of East Leroy, passed away Sunday morning, June 13, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Barry County, Michigan on September 6, 1926. Phil faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army and retired from Post Cereals in 1984.
Phil married the "Love of His Life", Dale "Irene" Horton...
Jo Ann (Ramos) Banning
Jun 10, 2021
JO ANN (RAMOS) BANNINGJo Ann Banning, 72, of Battle Creek, MI passed away at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 10, 2021.Jo Ann was born March 23, 1949, in Lansing, MI. She was the daughter of Alfredo Ramos, Sr. and Dominga (Trevino) Ramos. She and her family moved...
Sharon Kay (Carlson) Boudeman
Jun 10, 2021
Sharon (Carlson) Boudeman, 81, of Richland, Michigan passed away on June 10, 2021.She was born on March 19, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois to Curtis and Katherine (Gerdausky) Carlson. In 1962, Sharon earned a bachelor's degree in education from Drake University. She was a member of the Chi Omega sorority and was a Little Sister of Minerva with the Sigma Alpha...
Heriberto Bonilla-Tavera
Jun 10, 2021
Heriberto Bonilla-Tavera, 56, died June 10, 2021. Heriberto was born May 7, 1965 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic to Alfonso and Altagracia Bonilla. Francisca Hidalgo de Bonilla, his son, Erickson Bonilla Hidalgo, his daughter, Denis Bonilla Hidalgo and his grand daughter, Dafne Sarahi Castillo Bonilla. Funeral services to celebrate Heriberto's life will be Friday, June 18, 2021 at 3:00 p.m....
Gerald D. "Jerry" Buskirk
Jun 8, 2021
Gerald D. "Jerry" Buskirk, Sr. age 82, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at the Laurels of Bedford. He was born in Battle Creek on July 20, 1938, the son of Curtis and Ellen (Bishop) Buskirk. Jerry faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army in Korea from 1955 to...
Barbara Lucille (Bratch) Kerr
Jun 7, 2021
Barbara Lucille (Bratch) Kerr, 81 of Battle Creek died due to COVID at Bronson Battle Creek on Monday, June 7, 2021.She was born January 31, 1940 in Winchester, Illinois, the daughter of Gene and Marjorie (Dillon) Bratch. Barb grew up in Illinois and moved to Battle Creek in 1969, when her children were young. She earned a Registered Nursing Degree,...
Joanne E. Fales
Jun 6, 2021
Joanne E. Fales, age 90, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 6, 2021. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 4, 1931, the loving daughter of Joseph T. and Cleo B. (Evens) Amann. Joanne graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and Western Michigan University. She retired in 1993 after more than 30 years as...
Edgar Lee Smith
Jun 6, 2021
Edgar L. Smith, 76, of Richland, died June 6, 2021 at Borgess Medical Center. Eddie was born April 22, 1945 in Kalamazoo to Aaron and Geneva (Underwood) Smith. Eddie served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and then went to Western Michigan University where he received his engineering degree. He worked as an engineer for the UpJohn Company...
Cynthia W. "Cindy" Hart
Jun 5, 2021
Cynthia W. "Cindy" "Winnie" "Grandma" Hart, age 74, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday evening, June 5, 2021 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born in Battle Creek on January 28, 1947, the loving daughter of Willard F. and Marjorie L. (Perry) Hibbard. Cindy graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1965 and furthered...
Brian E. Spencer
Jun 4, 2021
Pastor Brian Spencer went to be home with the Lord on June 4th, 2021. Pastor Brian Eugene Spencer was born in Jackson, Michigan on September 8th,1937 to Clarence and Marion (Cogswell) Spencer. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon (Oberg) Spencer. He is survived by his sister Anita Anderson, three children, Lynn, Jill and Dan, and six grandchildren...
Gregory Vannortwick
Jun 4, 2021
Gregory Wynn VanNortwick, 53, died June 4, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek. Greg was born April 10, 1968 in Battle Creek to Milo and Donna (Boden) VanNortwick. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Greg started working at EPI Printing, then A&B Janitor Service for 3 years, and then Metaldyne Litchfield factory for 17 years. Greg loved bowling since...
Audra Marie (Hatch) Nickerson
Jun 3, 2021
Audra M. Nickerson, 94, of Battle Creek died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Maplewood of Marshall.She was born October 28, 1926 in Marshall, Michigan to Blaine W. and Mabel Adah (Borradaile) Hatch. She grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School and in 1948 from Michigan State College (now University). Audra was employed at the Power Shop in...
Lewis W. "Lew" Tysman
Jun 2, 2021
Lewis Tysman, age 67 of Richland, Michigan, died June 2, 2021, at Ascension Borgess Hospital, unexpectedly after an accidental fall at home. Lew was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, the son of Robert and Nancy Tysman. Lew was a 1972 graduate of Grand Haven High School and earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. For 42 years...
Robert Lynn "Bob" Mason
Jun 1, 2021
Robert Lynn "Bob" Mason, age 68, of Augusta, Michigan passed away on December 20th, 2020 after losing his battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bob was a graduate of Gull Lake High School, class of 1970, where he excelled in athletics, playing basketball, football, and track. He grew up in the Midland Park area on Gull Lake and loved...
Maria Guadelupe Shultz
Jun 1, 2021
Maria Guadelupe Shultz, 76, of Albion passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 with her family by her side. Maria was born December 17, 1944 in Marshall, Michigan to Jose and Luz Garcia (Bocanegra).She will be remembered for her love of traveling; especially in the Fall, going to concerts, and enjoying the casino with family and friends.Maria (Lupe) was...
Lawrence Albert Tourangeau
Jun 1, 2021
Lawrence Albert Tourangeau, 86, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021, at Rose Arbor Hospice, after a five-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. During the Great Depression on September 5th, 1934, Larry was born in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan, the son of Laurence William and Mary Leola (Ingoldsby) Tourangeau. His father died at an early age, and Larry...
Jerry Edward O'Brien
May 30, 2021
Jerry Edward O'Brien Sr., 86, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, May 30, 2021 at Borgess Place in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on August 22, 1934, the loving son of Robert James and Mary Jane (VanZile) O'Brien. Jerry graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and faithfully served his country as a member of...
Mary L. Leche
May 30, 2021
Mary Louise Leche, 73, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 30, 2021, with her daughter, Crystal by her side.Mary was born January 12, 1948 in Marshall, Mi to Jose and Luz Garcia (Bocanegra.)She will be remembered for her quick wit and famous tamales that were loved by all and that she made into a lifelong passion. Mary...
Joyce Wilson
May 29, 2021
Joyce Raye Wilson, age 82, of Battle Creek passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Joyce was born January 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Arnie and Clothilde (Powell) Young. She grew up in Chicago and graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1956. She attended Southern Illinois University and graduated from Spring Arbor University with her Bachelor's of Arts...
Sally Ann (Osborn) Miller
May 29, 2021
Sally Ann Miller, 80 of Battle Creek died peacefully at Pennfield Premier on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Sally was born in Battle Creek on November 2, 1940, the daughter of Jim and Marjorie (Bretz) Osborn. Sally was a homemaker and care giver for her own family and for many others in their homes. She also worked at the Kellogg World...
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