Obituaries
Emily Joanne Shouldice
May 29, 2021
Emily JoAnne Shouldice, age 91, passed away peacefully and joined her Dear husband, Fred, on Saturday, May 29, 2021. JoAnne was born October 18, 1929, in Battle Creek, MI, to Rutherford and Valenta Bryant. She grew up and spent her entire life in Battle Creek graduating in 1948 from Battle Creek Central High School. She worked in the Battle Creek...
Larry S. Judd
May 27, 2021
Larry S. Judd, 89, of Battle Creek, died May 27, 2021. Larry was born August 20, 1931 in Battle Creek to Milo and Dorothy (Parks) Judd. Larry graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1949 and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Larry earned his M.B.A. from Western Michigan University, he worked 31 years for the...
Nathan Murphy-Dubay
May 27, 2021
Nathan Murphy-DuBayApril 25, 1981 – May 27, 2021Nathan Murphy-DuBay, recently of Richland, Michigan, was born in Kalamazoo on April 25, 1981. He died in Kalamazoo County on May 27, 2021. He leaves behind his wife Kristin and a young child. He is survived by his father, Mark DuBay and his wife, Cece Walbridge, of South Haven Michigan; two brothers, Nicholas...
William E. "Billy" Clawson
May 24, 2021
William E. "Billy" Clawson, Jr. age 58, of Battle Creek passed away Monday evening, May 24, 2021 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on October 14, 1963, the son of William E. and Mary L. (Steele) Clawson, Sr. and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1982. Billy worked as...
Peggy Sue (Hammond) Woodman
May 23, 2021
Peggy Sue (Hammond) Woodman, age 58, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday evening, May 23, 2021 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born in Battle Creek on May 1, 1963 and was the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Smith) Hammond. Peggy worked as a stylist at several salons in the Battle Creek area. She enjoyed cutting & styling...
Sandra Mae Wedel
May 23, 2021
Sandra M. Wedel, 81, of Augusta, died May 23, 2021. Sandra was born January 29, 1940 in Hastings to Ellsworth and Alice (Sebastian) Newton. She attended Hastings Public School and graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School. She then married Gerald (Jerry) Wedel on April 19, 1958. Sandra was an avid, life-long horse lover. She raised and showed POA ponies with her...
David Michael Wallace
May 23, 2021
David Michael Wallace, Sr., 66, of Albion, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.David was born on June 8, 1954 to the late Elmer and Muriel Wallace in Albion, Michigan and was one of four children. David graduated high school in Albion and furthered his education by getting a journeyman certificate. He then moved on to employment with industries...
Margaret L. (Afman) Bostwick
May 22, 2021
Margaret L. (Afman) Bostwick, age 89, of Augusta went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 14, 1932, the daughter of Martinus and Martha (Ritsema) Afman. Margaret graduated from Plainwell High School with the Class of 1949 and furthered her education at Bob Jones University in Greenville,...
Tyler Francis Davis
May 21, 2021
Tyler Francis Davis, 32, of Battle Creek entered into the afterlife of which he sang on May 21, 2021. He lived his life an adventurous free-thinker who walked off worry, embracing each day as a gift to be experienced. For Tyler, life was a journey to be enjoyed and he trusted the process that led him. He graduated from Lakeview...
Russell William "Russ" Hoyt
May 21, 2021
Russell W. "Russ" Hoyt, 91, of Richland, Michigan died peacefully at Kairos Dwelling on Friday, May 21, 2021.Russ was born on July 14, 1929 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Earl Francis and Blanche (Towne) Hoyt. A longtime resident of Richland he graduated from Richland High School in 1948. Russ began his apprenticeship at the Grand Trunk Railroad and retired...
Karen Losey
May 20, 2021
Karen Sue (Adams) Losey, 58, of Battle Creek Michigan passed away on May 20, 2021. She was born in Michigan City, IN on November 1st, 1962 to Kenneth Adams and Dorothy GoodwinKaren graduated from Oxford High School in 1980. She started as a bus aid for Head Start in 1984 and enjoyed working with young children so much she decided...
James T. "Jim" Greene
May 20, 2021
James T. "Jim" Greene, Sr., age 71, of Bellevue passed away Thursday afternoon, May 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Millington, Tennessee on January 8, 1950, the son of Thomas and Aggie (Pennycuff) Greene. Jim faithfully served as a Sergeant, Paratrooper, and Army Ranger in the United States Army, 82nd & 101st Airborne and received...
Jenny M. (Hare) Titus
May 19, 2021
Jenny M. Titus, 87, of Battle Creek died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born December 5, 1933 in Kalkaska, MI to John W. and Sarah B. (Culltion) Hare. At age 11 Jenny moved with her family to Mancelona and then Alden, where she lived and attended...
Esther Ican
May 17, 2021
Esther Ican, age 79, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 17, 2021 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born in Battle Creek on January 18, 1942, the daughter of Elmer and Ruth (McClellan) Andrews. Esther retired after more than 35 years as a staffing coordinator with Community & Leila Hospitals and Battle Creek Health...
Dolores Eileen (Shilts) Mcginnis
May 16, 2021
Dolores E. McGinnis, 89, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Pennfield Premier Living on Sunday, May 16, 2021. She had been a resident at Bedford Manor since 2003. Dolores was born August 22, 1931 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Theodore H. and Mary V. (Snooke) Shilts. She grew up in Kalamazoo and was a graduate of Portage High School....
Kenneth Leo "Ken" "Sarge" Page
May 14, 2021
Kenneth Leo "Ken" "Sarge" Page, Sr. age 80, of Battle Creek MI, passed away Friday May 14, 2021. He was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, the son of Raymond J. and Sarah Geneva (Cryderman) Page on February 16,1941. A graduate of Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1959, Ken honorably served his country with the United States...
Michael Patrick Staib
May 13, 2021
Michael Patrick Staib, age 63, a lifelong Battle Creek resident was unexpectedly stricken with a heart attack Sunday, May 2nd, 2021. He died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, May 13th, 2021, at Ascension-Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Mike was born July 21st, 1957 in Battle Creek the son of James Alfred and Elinor Jean (McCauley) Staib. He...
Ralph David Gilbert
May 13, 2021
Ralph David Gilbert, age 80, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, May 13, 2021. He was born in Corning, New York on November 15, 1940, the loving son of Walter and Marium (Crane) Gilbert. Ralph retired from Michigan Paperboard/Graphic Packaging in 2007 after more than 37 years of service. Ralph married Dorothy "Irene" Beam in...
Peggy A. Haines
May 11, 2021
Peggy A. Haines, 71, of Battle Creek, died May 11, 2021. Peggy was born March 16, 1950 in Bunnell, FL to Willie and Ethel Jones. She married John Haines on January 11, 1975. They were married for 47 years. Peggy worked as a chemist at the Kellogg Company for many years. Peggy enjoyed short stories, being in nature, and working...
Julie K. Dellinger
May 11, 2021
Julie K. Dellinger, 73, of Battle Creek, died May 11, 2021. Julie was born August 20, 1947 in Battle Creek to Richard and Maxine (Hodge) Dukeman. She married James Dellinger on July 17, 1971. Julie worked as a bus driver for Harper Creek Schools for over 30 years. Julie enjoyed drawing, painting, photography and camping. She regularly spent time with...
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