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Our Obituaries
Florence Myrtle Cairns
April 28, 1919 - May 5, 2013
Florence Myrtle Cairns, 94 of Battle Creek died on May 5, 2013 at The Oaks - Northpointe Woods. She is survived by her sons John (Greta) Cairns of Battle Creek, Robert (Vicky) Cairns of Dublin, OH; grandchildren Bryan Alexander (Natalie) Cairns, Heather Marie Bailey, Reid Alexander Cairns, Angie Kaleb, Tina (Andrew) McLagan, Geoffrey Ryan Cairns; great grandchildren Heather Marie Cairns, Mikaela...
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Robert L. Lambka
March 20, 1956 - May 4, 2013
Robert L. "Bud" Lambka Jr. age 57, of Springport, died May 4, 2013 surrounded by his family at home. He was born March 20, 1956, the son of Robert L. Lambka Sr. and Maxine (Damon) Collins in Great Falls, Montana. Bud graduated from Olivet High School and then went on to drive semi –trucks and welding. His last job was at Tenneco Automotive, Marshall as a welder for twelve...
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Kenneth D. DeLano
April 6, 1948 - April 26, 2013
Kenneth "Ken" DeLano, 65, of East Leroy, died April 26, 2013 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born April 6, 1948, the son of Duane and Thelma (Kellem) DeLano in Battle Creek. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from Battle Creek Central, where he proudly served active duty and also spent four years in the U.S. Naval Reserves. Ken is survived by...
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Trevor Allen Younker
May 23, 1966 - April 25, 2013
Trevor Allen Younker, 46, of Battle Creek, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 25, 2013 at home. He was born May 23, 1966 in Battle Creek. Trevor attended Lakeview High School and graduated from Harper Creek School as well as receiving schooling in Kentucky, Arizona and California. He worked for California Graphite Machines, Cello-Foil Products, Inc. and founded TNT Custom Trailers. He...
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Malcolm C. Young
October 11, 1925 - April 25, 2013
Dr. Malcolm Campbell Young, aged 87, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born October 11, 1925 in Detroit to Charles and Grace Moore. His father passed away and his mother then married Hugh Young who adopted Malcolm. He attended the Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1943. He was inspired at the age of 11 by the family doctor to study...
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Christof Klein
November 22, 1922 - April 23, 2013
Christof Klein, 90, of Athens, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born November 22, 1922 in Athens to Christof and Wilhelmina (Bauerle) Klein. Christof graduated from Athens High School and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a machinist for Clark Equipment Company for 33 years, retiring in 1975. Christof enjoyed woodworking, camping and fishing and was...
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M. Elizabeth Hawk
August 21, 1921 - April 20, 2013
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Hawk, 91, of Gull Lake, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at home. She was born August 21, 1921 in Kalamazoo to Arthur and Guelda (Birt) Blakeslee. Betty attended the Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and the Garland School in Boston, now Simmons College and graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A. in French and History. She married Henry C. Hawk on...
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Lynnwood H. Bush
July 31, 1926 - April 18, 2013
Lynnwood Harley "Woody" Bush, Jr., 86, of Battle Creek, died April 18, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born July 31, 1926, the son of Lynnwood H. "Pete" and Ruby Laverne (Stong) Bush in Battle Creek. Woody graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army from 1945 until 1947 as a field artillery sergeant. When he returned to Battle Creek he went to...
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Robert Chapman
April 20, 1939 - April 14, 2013
Robert Homer "Bob" Chapman, 73, of East Leroy, died April 14, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born May 20, 1939, the son of William and Estella (Howard) Chapman in Eckford Township. Bob worked at Kellogg's for 36 years. He took over Chapman's Nursery from his father in 1967 and his three sons joined him in the business in the 1980's. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,...
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Doris Hammond
November 7, 1926 - April 9, 2013
Doris Mae Hammond, 86, of East Leroy, died April 9, 2013 at home. She was born November 7, 1926, the daughter of James and Viola (Kauffman) Phillips in Battle Creek. Doris is survived by her husband, Neil D. Hammond of East Leroy; children, Bonnie (John) DeGolia of Galesburg, John (Sue) Hammond of Climax, Robert (Brenda) Hammond of East Leroy, Brian (Kris) Hammond of Hillsboro, North Carolina,...
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Terry L. Candelaria
July 24, 1955 - April 8, 2013
Terry Lynn Candelaria, 57, of Bellevue, died April 8, 2013 at Eaton Community Hospice while surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 24, 1955 in Charlotte to Lawrence and Helen (Ormsbee) Winchell. Terry graduated from Olivet High School where she also worked as a playground supervisor. She was a family woman who loved the outdoors and animals, especially her dogs. Terry also enjoyed...
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Ruth Creager
March 22, 1913 - April 6, 2013
Ruth E. Creager, 100, of Battle Creek, died April 6, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born March 22, 1913, the daughter of Michael E. and Bessie M. (Burton) Heffron in Battle Creek. Ruth graduated from St. Philip High School and worked in accounting for General Dynamics in San Diego, H.B. Sherman, Battle Creek Sanitarium and the Battle Creek Enquirer. In addition, Ruth worked for the...
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Ernest Boyer
April 7, 1928 - April 4, 2013
Ernest C. "Ernie" Boyer, 84, of Bellevue, died April 4, 2013 at Odyssey House in Southfield. He was born April 7, 1928, the son of Fred and Clara (Anderson) Boyer in Bellevue. Ernie worked as a meat cutter at Church's Market Basket in Bellevue for 23 years and then worked on the line at Hoover Ball Bearing in Charlotte for 16 years. He retired in 1988. He is survived by his wife of 62 years...
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Ilene Scott
July 23, 1929 - March 24, 2013
Illene Joyce Scott, 83, of Battle Creek, died March 24, 2013 at North Pointe Woods in Battle Creek. She was born August 23, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Matilda (Henning) Hemming in Pontiac. Ilene is survived by her husband, Lynn B. Scott; daughters, Laurie (David) Schwartz of Dallas, Texas, Amy (Fred) Lenz of Ceresco; son, Brad Scott of Battle Creek, sister Martha Schalon of St. Joe,...
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Kristy C. Wilk
March 23, 2013 - March 23, 2013
Kristy Carol Wilk, 52, of Battle Creek, died March 22, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born May 19, 1960, the daughter of Jack and Daneen (Bauserman) Baxter in Kalamazoo. Kristy earned an Associate's Degree of Science in Business Management and Travel Tourism from Davenport University. She worked at Verona Elementary School for many years and more recently at Advanced...
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Norma Allensworth
January 12, 1931 - March 21, 2013
Norma Lee (Reppert) Allensworth, 82, of Bellevue, died March 21, 2013. She was born January 12, 1931, the daughter of Harley and Gussie (Starkey) Barnard in Norman, Oklahoma. Norma is survived by her sisters, Betty Barnard of Norman, Oklahoma, Wenona (Graham) Bennett of Edmond, Oklahoma, Dorothy Amrein of Norman, Oklahoma, Bobby (Al) Musgrave of Purcell, Oklahoma, Juanitta (Bob) Goins of...
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Roy C. Tribbett
January 15, 1933 - March 16, 2013
Roy C. Tribbett, 80, of Battle Creek, transitioned from his earthly life to eternity on March 16, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born January 15, 1933, the son of Charles and Maude (Helvie) Tribbett in Burnettsville, Indiana. Roy served in the U. S. Army from 1955-1957 as a SP3(T) spending 16 months in Korea. He received his B.S. from Ball State Teachers College where was in ROTC and...
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Iva M. Hadley
December 6, 1930 - March 15, 2013
Iva M. (Richardson) Hadley passed from this life on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Battle Creek Heartland Healthcare Hospice Center. She was born December 6, 1930 in Weidner, Arkansas to Loise E. and Fred Douglas Richardson. Iva was married to Jonah Hadley. To that union five children were born. Iva's survivors include three sons, Gary L. Hadley, James P. Hadley (Julie) and Jonah Hadley Jr. all of...
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Kevin J. Calender
December 7, 1958 - March 14, 2013
Kevin James Calender, age 54, of Bellevue, died March 14, 2013 at his home. He was born December 7, 1958, the son of James E. and Carolyn A. (Bergman) Calender in Battle Creek. Kevin graduated from Bellevue High School and from Kellogg Community College with an Associate's Degree. He worked for various construction companies and owned Calender Construction for five years. He enjoyed...
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Otis Floyd Armstrong
October 24, 1932 - March 8, 2013
Otis Floyd Armstrong, 80, of Bellevue, died March 8, 2013 at home surrounded by family. He was born October 24, 1932, the son of Charles and Lanora (Bartlett) Armstrong in Petoskey, Michigan. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon return, Otis spent time as a driver for Faygo before working in the maintenance department at The University of Michigan. Otis was a loving...
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Jackie Twiss
June 24, 1954 - March 5, 2013
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Irene Twiss, 58, of East Leroy, died March 5, 2013 at the Manor of Battle Creek. She was born June 24, 1954, the daughter of Vernon R. and Eleanor (Heckema) Welty in Paw Paw. Jackie is survived by her daughter, Alecia Twiss of Battle Creek; son, Richard Schram of Queen Creek, Arizona; mother, Karen Welty of Shelbyville, Indiana; grandchildren, Robert and Jessica Twiss,...
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Caroline Katz
October 2, 1940 - March 4, 2013
Caroline J. (Jeanie) Katz, 72, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, unexpectedly at her home. She was a three year survivor of pancreatic cancer. She was born October 2, 1940, in Duran, Michigan. She was married to Wade Katz for 27 years, he preceded her in death. Jeanie was employed through Connections at the Calhoun County Medical Facility where she retired as a bed maker. ...
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Maxine Marie Turner
March 3, 2013 - March 3, 2013
Maxine Marie Turner, infant daughter of Patrick and Megan (Zielke) Turner, of Hickory Corners, died at birth, Sunday March 3, 2013 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Surviving are her parents along with paternal grandparents, George (Gail) Turner of Hickory Corners; maternal grandparents, Ernest (Frances) Zielke of Herrin, Illinois; uncles, Jason (Brianna) Zielke of Chicago, Dominick Maniscalco...
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Gladys Irene Madry
July 13, 1920 - March 1, 2013
Gladys Irene Madry, age 92, of Bellevue died peacefully on March 1, 2013 at her home. She was born July 13, 1920, the daughter of Leslie E. Chubb and Kathryn (Fraker) Chubb-Corwin in Pompeii, Michigan. Gladys graduated from Bellevue High School in 1939. She married Charles Walter Madry on November 8, 1941 and he preceded her in death on January 5, 2009. Gladys loved being a...
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Dorothy Piggush
November 9, 1928 - February 24, 2013
Dorothy Evonne Piggush, 84 of Battle Creek, died February 24, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born November 9, 1928, the daughter of Andrew and Alice (Meyers) Zimmerman in Kempton, Illinois. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Piggush in 1994; sisters, Velma Donley and Clara Hooper and brothers, Floyd Zimmerman, Harold Zimmerman and Leroy Zimmerman. She...
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Leslie J. Snyder
June 10, 1925 - February 18, 2013
Leslie J. "Les" Snyder, 87, of Athens died February 18, 2013 at home. He was born in Fulton, Michigan, June 10, 1925, the third of 10 children of Forrest and Ruth Snyder. Les graduated from Athens Agricultural School in 1943. Drafted into the U. S. Army at age 18, Les was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action, the Bronze Star for meritorious service, and the Purple Heart for being...
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Everett Gale Toole
February 21, 1966 - February 15, 2013
Everett G. Toole Sr., 46 of Battle Creek died unexpectedly at his home on February 15, 2013. He was born February 21, 1966, the son of Bennie Oliver and Beverly (Coleman) Toole, in Battle Creek. Everett spent many years working as a welder and iron worker. Everett was a loving family man who enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, and having campfires. He was a handyman that could fix almost...
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Jack E. Smith
May 8, 1934 - February 11, 2013
Jack E. Smith, 78 of Battle Creek died February 11, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. He was born May 8, 1934, the son of Morell and Violet (Zender) Smith in Fostoria, Ohio. Jack graduated from high school in Fostoria and then began his long career in the insurance business. During his self-employed career he won many awards and more importantly many friends....
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Sally Jo Pontius
February 8, 2013
Sally Jo (Gigi) Pontius Colon, MI Sally Jo (Gigi) Pontius, age 35 (wink, wink) of Colon, died February 8, 2013 at her home. She was born May 27, 19XX, I'm not going to tell you my Mom would kill me, the daughter of George Arthur and Esther Berneice (Best) Johnson in Battle Creek. Sally worked as a ticket agent for Grand Trunk, Pennsylvania and Conrail Railroads for 15 years. She...
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Richard Allen James
June 14, 1934 - February 7, 2013
Richard "Dick" Allen James of Battle Creek died on February 7, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born June 14, 1934 to Richard and Josephine (Grickalunas) James in Cleveland, Ohio. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as a medic and played the trumpet at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas AFB and then pursued his education. He has a bachelor's of science from the University of Michigan...
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Tom Finkbeiner
February 11, 1933 - February 2, 2013
Thomas Sheldon "Tom" Finkbeiner, 79, of Ceresco, died February 1, 2013 at home. He was born February 11, 1933, the son of John T. and Florence Mae (Cooper) Finkbeiner in Chicago. Tom served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Ralston Purina Corporation as an alvey operator and fork lift operator, retiring after 34 years in 1996. Tom is survived by his wife,...
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Larry Cole
May 18, 1947 - February 1, 2013
Larry Dean Cole, 65, of Battle Creek died February 1, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born May 18, 1947, the son of Roy and Lizzie (Perkins) Cole in Ivyton, Kentucky. Larry grew up near Tekonsha and attended Quincy High School. He served in the U. S. Army as a sergeant in Vietnam and Germany. Larry was wounded in combat and received three purple hearts. He worked as a heavy equipment...
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Harry Bechtol
August 18, 1921 - February 1, 2013
Harry Burdette Bechtol, 91, of Athens, died February 1, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born August 18, 1921, the son of Harry and Hazel (Miller) Bechtol in Battle Creek. Harry served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II in the China, Burma and India theatre. He then worked as a carpenter until retiring from Carpenter's Union Local 871in 1984. He is survived...
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Hazel Ebert
July 29, 1923 - January 29, 2013
Hazel Dean Ebert, 89, of Battle Creek died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born July 29, 1923, the daughter of John R. and Gertrude A. (Rea) Gulley in Benton, Illinois. Her family moved to Battle Creek when Hazel was three. Hazel graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1941. She married Peter J. Ebert on February 28, 1942 and they were...
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Beth Anne Burgett
September 11, 1955 - January 27, 2013
Beth Anne (Fry) Burgett passed away suddenly January 27, 2013 at home. Beth was born September 11, 1955 to Dana and Alice (Snyder) Fry in Athens and grew up on the family farm in East Leroy. Beth graduated from Athens High School in 1973. She also attended the Calhoun County Vocational Center. She immediately went to work at the Federal Center in Battle Creek and retired in 2007. Beth...
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William B. Comai, M.D.
March 22, 1936 - January 23, 2013
William Bartley "Bill" Comai, M.D., 76, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. Dr. Comai was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1936 to Mildred (Bucholz) and William C. Comai. He graduated from Detroit's Redford High School in 1954 and Albion College in 1958. Dr. Comai earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan in 1961 and completed his internship and...
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Robert King, Sr.
December 31, 1950 - January 21, 2013
Robert A. 'Bob' King Sr., 62 of Battle Creek died January 21, 2013 at home after a year-long battle with cancer and years of health issues. He was born December 31, 1950 the son of Robert Leighton and Martha Ann (Allen) King in Newark, Ohio. He spent his younger years in New Lexington, McConnellsville, and Mt Vernon, Ohio graduating in 1969 from Mt Vernon High School. He joined the U.S. Air...
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Duane Brandt
November 8, 1929 - January 16, 2013
Duane "Duke" Brandt, 83, of Bellevue, died January 16, 2013 at The Oaks at Northpointe Woods. He was born November 8, 1929, the son of Wesley and Hilda (Hughes) Brandt in Convis Township. Duke graduated from Bellevue High School. He was a full time farmer, raising beef cattle and growing crops. Duke also worked at and retired from Clark Equipment. Duke was preceded in death by his wife,...
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Claude Van Nocker
May 10, 1929 - January 14, 2013
Claude H. Van Nocker, Jr. 83, of Battle Creek, died January 14, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born May 10, 1929, the son of Claude H. and Effie (Brunt) Van Nocker, Sr. in Battle Creek. Claude worked for 20 years at Post Cereals as a power house operator. He also worked at Clark Equipment, Kalamazoo Tank & Silo and for five years owned a Phillip 66 gas station. He is survived by his...
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John Groskopf
July 25, 1945 - January 13, 2013
John E. Groskopf of Vernon Hills, Illinois died January 13, 2013. He was born July 25, 1945 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. John is survived by his wife, Barbara (Dembek) Groskopf of Vernon Hills, Illinois; daughters, Lisa (Paul) Williams, Anne Groskopf, Carrie (Jim) Antonopoulos; grandchildren, Jackson and Brandon Williams and Zachary and Samantha Antonopoulos; sisters,...
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Robert Austin
April 9, 1922 - January 13, 2013
Robert Clair Austin, 90, of Battle Creek, died January 13, 2013 at home. He was born April 9, 1922, the son of Clair and Naomi (Romans) Austin in Albion. During Robert's 21 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps as a gunnery sergeant he served during World War II and in Korea and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also worked for the Grand Trunk railroad for 14 years and for the Albion Recorder for...
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Vickie Pennington
January 6, 1955 - January 6, 2013
Vickie Sue (Damon) Pennington, of Bellevue, passed January 6, 2012 on her 58th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas H. Pennington and her father, Robert Duane Damon, Sr. She is survived by her son, Douglas R. (Michelle) Pennington of Bellevue; her beautiful granddaughter, Willow; her mother, Marion (Vansickle) Damon of Bellevue; brother, Duane (LuAnn) Damon of Marshall...
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Elston Carson
September 30, 1945 - January 4, 2013
Elston "Butch" Carson, 67, of Battle Creek Michigan passed away January 4, 2013 with his loving wife of 48 years by his side. Butch was born in Detroit, Michigan September 30, 1945 to Robert Carson Sr. and Hazel (Beck) Carson. He retired in 1993 after 30 plus years in the automotive industry. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel (Beck) Carson; father, Robert Carson; brother, Robert...
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Joyce White
January 12, 1942 - January 2, 2013
Joyce Elaine White, 70, of Bellevue passed away January 2, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 12, 1942 to Robert and Phyllis Rizor in Hastings. Joyce retired from Regional Medical Lab in 1992. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Gregg White in 2003; her parents and brother, Randy Rizor. Joyce is survived by their children, Mark (Mary) White, Tim ...
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Charlene H. Ferrari
April 9, 1925 - December 28, 2012
Charlene H. Ferrari, 87, of Battle Creek, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born April 9, 1925 in Breckenridge to Roscoe and Minnie (Weaver) Harmon. She married Paul A. Ferrari, he died October 30, 1980. Charlene and husband Paul owned the Ferrari Sewing Center in Battle Creek for many years. She was a member of the VFW Post 565 Auxiliary and was a...
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Clarence Record
June 30, 1928 - December 19, 2012
Clarence Warren Record, 84, of Battle Creek, died December 19, 2012 at Laurels of Bedford. He was born June 30, 1928, the son of Paul E. and Pearl H. (Vedder) Record in Leroy Township. After serving on the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Clarence worked as a bookkeeper in the accounts receivable department at J.O. Galloup for 46 ½ years, retiring in 1993. He was preceded in death by...
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Robert M. Blue
June 23, 1926 - December 19, 2012
Robert Martin Blue, 86, of Marshall, died December 19, 2012 at Evergreen Senior Care. He was born June 23, 1926, the son of Edward and Helen (Edderly) Blue in Battle Creek. Robert attended Marshall High School and Battle Creek Central High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked in the processing department at Kellogg's for 38 years, retiring in 1982. He is...
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Lela Sharon Wilson
April 14, 1935 - December 14, 2012
Lela Sharon Wilson, 77 of Battle Creek, died December 14, 2012 at home. She was born in Pierceton, Indiana on April 14, 1935 to Delmar and Maxine (Jones) Gebert. Sharon graduated from Ball State University in 1958 and continued her education at Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University. Sharon was a teacher in the Battle Creek and Lakeview Schools. She retired in 1996 from Harper...
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Leo James Bradstreet
July 17, 1932 - December 7, 2012
Leo James "Jim" Bradstreet, 80, of Bedford, Texas, died December 7, 2012. He was born July 17, 1932 the son of Leo and Florence (Roatch) Bradstreet in Climax. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during Korea. Jim will be remembered as a family man. He spent time with his children and grandchildren doing many activities, including yearly family vacations and camping trips around the...
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John Ackerman
July 24, 1925 - December 7, 2012
John David Ackerman, 87, of Bellevue, died December 7, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born July 24, 1925, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Middlesworth) Ackerman in Swartz Creek. John served in the U. S. Navy from November 1943 through April 1946 in the Philippines during World War II. He graduated from Navy Diesel Engineering School at Navy Pier in Chicago. He worked for the...
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Chauncey Wiltse
May 9, 1924 - December 1, 2012
Chauncey Clifford "Chan" Wiltse, 88, died December 1, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born May 9, 1924, the son of Floyd and Lucy (Emery) Wiltse in Dice, Michigan. Chan worked for Archway Cookies for 30 years, retiring in 1994 as the National Sales Manager. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilowdean "Dean" Wiltse in 2006; his parents; brothers, Emery Wiltse, Dan...
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Noreen Little
May 14, 1940 - November 23, 2012
Noreen Joan Little, 72, of Battle Creek, died November 23, 2012 at Care Community. She was born May 14, 1940, the daughter of Ralph C. and Audrey W. (Westbrook) Little in Battle Creek. Noreen worked at the Federal Center in Battle Creek for over 30 years. She is survived by her son, Steven C. Wilson of Honolulu; daughter, Susan K. (Charles) Ballus of Spring Hill, Florida; grandchildren...
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Brittany M. Despins
June 27, 1990 - November 23, 2012
Brittany Morgan Despins, 22, of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born June 27, 1990 to Charles Despins and Wendy (Brown) Dove in Battle Creek. Brittany graduated from Marshall High School and Kellogg Community College's Paramedic Program. She was working as a paramedic for Pride Care in Kalamazoo. Brittany was a member of the National...
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Douglas Davis
August 6, 1953 - November 21, 2012
Douglas Edward Davis, 59, of Marshall, died November 21, 2012 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born August 6, 1953, the son of Loren E. and M. Jayne (Gibson) Davis in Adrian. Douglas graduated from Adrian High School, attended Davenport University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Jackson Community College and graduated from Spring Arbor College. He retired from the city of Battle...
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Margaret Anchill
January 26, 1953 - November 20, 2012
Margaret "Marge" (Hilder) Anchill of Battle Creek died unexpectedly at home on November 19, 2012. She was born January 26, 1953 the daughter of Richard & Elizabeth Hilder in Cambridge, Maryland. Marge was a loving family woman who enjoyed sewing, needle point, cross stitch, making costumes, reading, playing video games, and watching movies in her spare time. She is survived by her son,...
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Joseph D. Cuykendall
June 15, 1970 - November 17, 2012
Joseph D. Cuykendall, 42, died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his home in Battle Creek. He was born June 15, 1970 the son of Wayne E. "Duke" and Judy (Marsh) Cuykendall in Battle Creek. Joseph was a family man and loved spending time with his children. He had a passion for working on cars and building hot rods. His passion led him to work as a transmission mechanic for Capital Transmission....
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Virgie Swafford
March 9, 1924 - November 15, 2012
Virgie "Bert" Elizabeth (Herrell) Swafford, 88, of Battle Creek, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loved ones, November 15, 2012. She was born March 4, 1924, the daughter of Alfred and Mary (Sims) Herrell in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Virgie worked at Kellogg's and retired after 39 years of service. Virgie was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Tom Swafford in 1999;...
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Rosemary Chase
December 14, 1926 - November 7, 2012
Rosemary Chase, 85 of Battle Creek, died November 7, 2012 at her home. She was born December 14, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Carvello) Martone in Jackson, Michigan. Rosemary graduated from Jackson High School and then entered the Sisters of Charity Order. She then went to work in Washington D.C. at the U. S. Naval offices. After returning to Jackson she was asked to tour...
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Helen DeVine
May 31, 1933 - October 31, 2012
Helen G. DeVine, 79, of Battle Creek, died October 31, 2012. She was born May 31, 1933, the daughter of Edward D. and Florence (Hoffmaster ) Gavney in Battle Creek. Helen attended Yorkville School and graduated from Kellogg Agriculture High School. She earned a B.S. at Michigan State University and attended the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts Where she studied art and interior design. She...
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Elizabeth Leitch
February 4, 1917 - October 29, 2012
Elizabeth H. "Betty" Nichols Leitch, 95 of Battle Creek, died Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Oaks at North Pointe Woods. Betty was born on February 4, 1917 in Dixon, Illinois to Herbert and Mary (Hauser) Nichols . She graduated from Dixon High School, where her first husband Dick and his best friend, Ronald Reagan, attended. She attended Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin and was a...
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John G. Hood
February 11, 1929 - October 28, 2012
John Gifford "Giff" Hood, 83, of Battle Creek, died October 28, 2012 at home. He was born February 11, 1929, the son of Henry J. and Angie M. (Rowley) Hood in Springville, Iowa. Giff graduated from Springville High School in 1946 as the salutatorian of his class. He received his bachelor's degree from Cornell College in Iowa and did his graduate studies at Syracuse University and Harvard. ...
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Robert Talbot
September 2, 1955 - October 19, 2012
Robert "Bob" E. Talbot, 57, of East Leroy, died October 19, 2012 after a short illness at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek. Bob worked for many years at R. W. LaPine Mechanical Contractors in Kalamazoo as a Project Manager/Estimator. A Celebration of Life service will take place 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2012 at B.P.O.E. Lodge, 1200 Harmonia Road, Springfield. Memorial...
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Elinor M. Nelson
October 12, 1923 - October 13, 2012
Elinor Marie Nelson, 89, of Battle Creek, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord October 13, 2012 at Verona Adult Foster Care. She was born October 13, 1923, the daughter of Joseph F. and Edna C. (Gustke) Halder in Newton Township. Elinor worked in the packing department at Kellogg's for 19 years retiring in 1985. She married Dene G. Nelson on July 12, 1942. Dene died...
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Ina M. Mackinder
July 21, 1924 - October 4, 2012
A private committal service will take place at Reese Cemetery, Springfield.
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David C. Burbey
November 30, 1943 - October 4, 2012
David Curtis Burbey, 68, of Athens, died October 4, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born December 30, 1943 in Detroit and was the foster son of Charles and Augusta Kamin. David graduated in 1961 from Detroit Lutheran High School West and from St. Martin College in Olympia, Washington. He retired from the U.S. Air Force with 24 years of service. He served 18 years as a Special...
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Cora Barlond
March 29, 1928 - September 24, 2012
Cora E. Barlond, 84, of Jackson and formerly Battle Creek, died September 24, 2012 at Countryside Care Center in Jackson. She was born March 29, 1928, the daughter of Merton and Edna Ellen (Fogle) Thomson in Battle Creek. Cora and her husband took care of 200+ foster children. She was a member of Springfield Assembly of God Church for more than 25 years and enjoyed making puzzles, reading and...
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Elsie M. Beard
July 23, 1943 - September 19, 2012
Elsie Beard, 69, of Bellevue, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at her home in Bellevue. She was born July 23, 1943 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Loren Sr. and Bertha (Sisson) Vogt. After high school, Elsie attend Olivet College obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She went on to teach English and Biology with the Pennfield School District retiring in 1994. Elsie loved her family...
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Bonnie M. Welton
August 29, 1931 - September 14, 2012
Bonnie Marie Graves Welton, 81, of Athens, Tennessee and formerly of Battle Creek, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. A native of Manton, Michigan, she was a resident of Athens, Tennessee for the past four years. Bonnie retired from Harper Creek Community Schools. A daughter of the late Harold and Vera (McArthur) Graves, she was also preceded...
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Mary L. Holton
October 27, 1926 - September 10, 2012
Mary Louise Holton, 85, of Battle Creek, died September 10, 2012 at home. She was born October 27, 1926, the daughter of Emery W. and Bertha (Meyer) Stuart in Berkley, Michigan. Mary graduated from Lapeer High School and worked as a nurses' aide at the Fort Custer State Home and at Provincial House for many years. She also worked at A.C. Spark Plugs in Flint during World War II and briefly...
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Maxine Sarver
September 25, 1918 - September 9, 2012
Maxine M. Sarver, 93, of Battle Creek died September 9, 2012 at Spring Arbor Manor in Spring Arbor. She was born September 25, 1918, the daughter of Benjamin and Della (Lockard) Wright in Battle Creek. Maxine graduated from Marshall High School and worked at Post Cereals and the Federal Center. She was also a graduate of Dale Carnegie and served as president of the Declamation Club and in...
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Roy E. Campbell
January 16, 1953 - August 31, 2012
Roy E. Campbell, 59, of Battle Creek, died August 31, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born January 16, 1953 the son of Dallas J. and Clara J. (McClendon) Campbell in Elyria, Ohio. Roy served in the U.S. Navy during 1972-73 on board the USS Newport News. He worked as a letter carrier for the United State Postal Service in Battle Creek for 25 years. Roy was preceded in death by his wife...
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Donald Miller
December 13, 1948 - August 31, 2012
Donald "Don" Miller, 63, of Battle Creek, died August 31, 2012 at home. He was born December 13, 1948, the son of Charles and Betty (Clark) Miller in Haysprings, Nebraska. Don graduated from Hastings High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He returned to the area and worked as a machinist in Hastings and Grand Rapids and then worked as a registered nurse at the V.A....
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Richard C. Lane
December 29, 1921 - August 29, 2012
Richard Clair Lane, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 29th, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 29, 1921, in Battle Creek, the son of Harold A. Lane and Kathryn L. Millar. Richard was a 1940 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and graduated from the University of Michigan with a bachelor's and master's degree in architecture, where he was elected...
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Barbara J. Merkel
September 22, 1939 - August 23, 2012
Barbara Joan Merkel, age 72, passed into the loving arms of God on August 23, 2012, surrounded by her family at home. She brought light and joy into the hearts of everyone who knew her. Barb was a model of quiet strength for her family, even during her long battle with cancer. God gave her enough time on Earth to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary and witness the birth of her first...
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Doris M. Brooker
September 14, 1921 - August 22, 2012
Doris M. Brooker, 90, of Battle Creek, died August 22, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born September 14, 1921, the daughter of Clyde and Bernice (Vaughan) Hapner in Climax, Michigan. Doris graduated from Lakeview High School. She then worked for both Lakeview General Hospital as a ward clerk and as an executive secretary at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek. Doris is survived by her...
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Janet Margaret Bretz
January 28, 1931 - August 21, 2012
Janet Margaret Bretz, 81, of Marshall, formerly of Detroit, died August 21, 2012 at her home. Janet was born on January 28, 1931, the daughter of Marshall G. and Bertha N. (Miller) Bretz in Detroit. She worked as a secretary for General Motors in the drafting department for 36 years retiring in 1986. Janet is survived by her niece, Marshelle (Arthur) Lincoln of Marshall, MI.,...
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Kathryn A. Surprenant
June 10, 1952 - August 18, 2012
Kathryn Ann (Jackson) Surprenant went to be with The Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2012 while surrounded by her loved ones. Her selfless spirit and loving soul touched the lives of many. She truly left this Earth better than she found it. She was born June 10, 1952 to Frank and Marjorie (Banks) Jackson in Washington D.C. Kathryn graduated from Alma High School, Alma College, and Seabury...
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Terri E. Mahan
February 9, 1952 - August 18, 2012
Terri E. Mahan, 60, of Battle Creek, went to her Lord at home on August 18, 2012. She was born February 9, 1952, the daughter of William W. and Frances L. (Albertson) Jones in Fort Worth, TX. Terri received her high school diploma and then received her Certified Nursing Assistant credentials in Oklahoma. She worked mainly as a chef while living in Oklahoma. She loved cooking all types of...
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George E. Hollister
June 22, 1927 - August 11, 2012
George Edward Hollister, 85, of Bellevue, died August 11, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born June 22, 1927, the son of Walter F. and Opal (Stanger) Hollister in Bellevue. George graduated from Bellevue High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked at Kellogg's in the packing department for 23 years and also worked as a dairy, crop and beef farmer in Bellevue...
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Melanie Crumpton
July 17, 1943 - August 10, 2012
Melanie Beth (Johnson) Crumpton, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 10, 2012. She was born in Battle Creek on July 17, 1943 to Arthur and Esther Johnson. Melanie attended Battle Creek Central High School and continued her education throughout her lifetime, attending many classes to update her skills, including computer classes at Glen Oaks Community College. She was employed...
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Shirley Watson Gehrman
February 14, 1932 - August 3, 2012
Shirley Katherine Gehrman, 80, of Battle Creek, died August 3, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. She was born February 14, 1932, the daughter of Howard and Katherine A. (Patton) Wolfe in Battle Creek. Shirley graduated from Lakeview High School in 1951 and worked as a secretary and receptionist at several medical offices including Dr. Zheutlin. She was preceded in death by her...
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Beverly A. Holcomb
May 17, 1937 - August 3, 2012
Beverly Ann Holcomb, 75, of East Leroy, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2012, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born May 17, 1937, the daughter of Donald and Mary (Wank) Mitchell in Leroy Township. Beverly graduated from Athens High School in 1956. She held several jobs including a secretarial position at Wolverine Insurance Company, Leroy Township Clerk and Deputy Clerk for...
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Harold R. Mead
September 19, 1926 - July 31, 2012
Harold Richard Mead, Sr., 85, of Battle Creek, died July 31, 2012 at Bickford Cottage. He was born September 19, 1926, the son of Harry R. and Esther A. (Rabbitt) Mead in Homer. Harold graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and served in the U. S. Navy. He returned to Battle Creek and worked as a millwright and superintendent for International Industrial Contracting Corporation...
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Carolyn J. Green
August 7, 1933 - July 24, 2012
Carolyn June Green, 78, of Battle Creek died July 24, 2012 at home in the loving arms of her family. She was born August 7, 1933, the daughter of Donald and Marie (Mathewson) Greenawalt in Hardin County, Ohio. Carolyn graduated from Bellevue High School and worked in the advertising department at Clark Equipment and in management for Felpausch in Bellevue. She married Arthur L. Green on...
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Donnell Jackson, Jr.
February 10, 1997 - July 19, 2012
Donnell "DJ" Jackson, Jr., 15, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 in a traffic accident in Leroy Township. He was born February 11, 1997 in Chicago to Donnell and Crystal (Murff) Jackson, Sr. DJ was a 9th grade student at Lakeview High School. DJ enjoyed computer games and science. He was always very respectful of others and carried a smile on his face. Surviving are father,...
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Clarence Messenger
April 5, 1944 - July 18, 2012
Clarence G. "Butch" Messenger, 68 of Springdale, Arkansas and formerly of Athens, died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 in Springdale. He was born April 5, 1944 in Battle Creek to Clarence and Carmen (Jennings) Messenger. Butch graduated from Springfield High School in 1962 and attended Kellogg Community College. He married Judy Hall which ended in divorce. "Butch" worked as a millwright at Ralston...
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John J. Delaphiano
February 12, 1934 - July 13, 2012
John J. Delaphiano, 78, of Battle Creek, died July 13, 2012 at the Laurels of Coldwater. He was born on February 12, 1934, the son of Robert J. Delaphiano and Faith Rogers in Bedford Twp., Michigan. John enlisted in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and then was with the Air National Guard at Battle Creek. John worked as a laborer for many different companies in the...
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Gregory P. Burrett
December 1, 1960 - July 10, 2012
Gregory Paul Burrett, 51, of East Leroy, died July 10, 2012 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born December 1, 1960, the son of Larry and Margaret "Peggy" (Harvey) Burrett in Battle Creek. Gregory graduated from Climax High School and received an Associate Degree from Kellogg Community College. He worked for the city of Battle Creek in the Water Department and also as a...
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Robert Wilson
March 27, 1955 - July 9, 2012
Robert "Bob" Todd Wilson, 57, of Bellevue, died July 9, 2012 at home. He was born March 27, 1955, the son of Floyd and Margaret (Ingle) Wilson in Bryan, Ohio. Bob graduated from Benzie Central High School and received an Associate Degree from Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. He served in the US Army from 1974 until 1977. Bob worked as an engineer for many different companies...
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Robert A. Pierce
December 20, 1958 - July 6, 2012
Minister Robert "Bob" A. Pierce, 53, of Battle Creek, died July 6, 2012. He was born December 20, 1958, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Carlisle) Pierce in Battle Creek. Bob graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and worked as a security guard for Pinkerton, as a cook for Haven of Rest and was a minister for Now Faith Full Gospel Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary (Wilson)...
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Frederick Cable
September 10, 1970 - July 5, 2012
Frederick Allen Cable, 41, of Battle Creek, died July 5, 2012. He was born September 10, 1970, the son of Fred and Shirley (Harmon) May in Battle Creek. Fred attended Harper Creek High School and later earned a GED. He worked as an electrician in the Battle Creek area. Fred is survived by his mother, Shirley Cable (Jake Jacobson) of Newton Township; son, Dustin Carpenter of Battle Creek;...
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Dorothy L. Shepard
January 21, 1936 - July 5, 2012
Dotty Lois Shepard, 76, of Battle Creek (Pennfield Township) went to be with the Lord July 5, 2012. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born Dorothy Lois Coyer on January 21, 1936 to James Edward Coyer and Marion Maxine Roe in Battle Creek. Dotty was raised as Dorothy Bush by her foster family, the Palmers, in Bellevue. She attended Bellevue schools where she met...
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Rosa Maria Shiarla
March 22, 1950 - July 5, 2012
Rosa Maria Shiarla, 62, of Battle Creek, died July 5, 2012 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born March 22, 1950, the daughter of Manuel DeJesus and Rosalia (Gonzalez) Rodriguez, Sr. in Corpus Christi, Texas. Rosa worked at Athens schools as a bilingual teachers' aide and also at Hickory Farms. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Shiarla of Battle Creek; nine foster children;...
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