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Produced by the Battle Creek Community Foundation Battle Creek Community Foundation 32 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 1 Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-3604 269-962-2181 www.bccfoundation.org
THE LEW BOYD ROOM ANNUAL REPORT AT THE KOOL FAMILY COMUNITY CENTER Page 3 From the Battle Creek Community Foundation Leadership ... Page 5 Sadie Penn The Kool Family Community Center, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Battle Creek Memorial Community Foundation, is excited to share the newly renovated Lew Boyd Room with the community. The largest event room at the center now boasts much-needed Page 7 Chigo Manu technical and structural updates as well as a sleek facelift. The Center is proud of the Youth Alliance Committee Profile versatility and atmosphere the ‘new’ Lew Boyd Room offers and is certain residents of Page 9 Cindy Thomas Battle Creek will be as well. Friend of Philanthropy • The Lew Boyd Room Underwent an Page 13 Whitney Wardell extensive and complete Young Professional Profile update in 2019. Page 15 Chris T. Christ • The Lew Boyd Room functions as a single In Memorium or multi-room venue with use of Page 17 In Memorium curtain divider system. • Specialized lighting and sound system. Page 19 Heritage Society Members • Updated Technology Page 23 Peecoon Allen • New, updated flooring. Small Business Profile • Open floor plan allowing for unique Page 25 BCCF Finance and Investments event customization. Fiscal year 2020-2021 • Open space allowing for social distancing • State of the art air purification system Page 26 Board of Trustees Listing Page 27 Kim Brubaker For more information about the Lew Boyd Ambassador Profile Room or other spaces, contact Kool Family Page 29 BCCF Staff and Affiliates Community Center at (269) 965-0000. Page 30 Remember Our Children Fund Memorials and Honorariums Page 31 BCCF Donor Listing Page 40 Fund for Battle Creek Honorary Donors 41
FUND FOR BATTLE CREEK HONORARY DONORS Unrestricted funds enable the Battle Creek Community Foundation to respond to the ever-changing community needs to enhance the quality of community life. Gifts to the Fund for Battle Creek (our unrestricted fund) provide increased grantmaking opportuni- ties to address the broadest range of local needs. All grants are reviewed and selected by a committee of diverse community volun- teers. If a donor contributes a total of $5,000 or more to this unrestricted grantmaking fund, Their name is listed in this ongoing tribute. The Battle Creek Community Foundation honors and recognizes the following individuals for their generosity to our community as a Fund for Battle Creek Honorary Donor and we want to express our sincere gratitude for your generosity on behalf of our community. A Battle Creek Physician Margaret L. Hensley* Keith M. & Mary L. Schroder* & Family Virginia M. Hensley* Nancy Ann Sharp* Judy Ackerman* J. Kline Hobbs* Gail and Jim Sholl Anonymous Stanley H. and Anna M. Horn James and Betty Siemers* John & Bridget Banks Frances Minges Isaac* Margaret E. Smith Guido A. & Elizabeth J. Chris Schweitzer Ronald S. & Linda V. Sootsman H. Binda* Foundation Fund Sunshine Toyota Lois Brenner* Stephen & Sue Ann Jessup Duane and Maralyn Sutfin Charles H. Bridges* Viola V. Johnson Anna Theodore* A. Robert and Betsy Briere* Larraine Matusak* and Claire D. Townsend* Ora D. Broad* Constance Julius* Sonya A. Trowbridge* Michael & Kimberly Peter M. Kelley Frances S. Turner* Brubaker Kellogg Company Roger N. Turner* Jo Buckenberger Kellogg's Corporate Virg Uitvlugt Fred and Dorothy Buhler* Citizenship Fund Pete & Sharon Van Vranken Hobart and Laura Roy & Beulah Kendall* Arnold & Margaret Van Zanten* Chipman* Dr. William M. & Helen Ruard & Mary Clare Consumers Energy P. Kirkland* Vanderploeg* Foundation George & Doris Laimbeer* W.K. Kellogg Foundation Edna Cook* Joseph H. and Virginia Donnis M. Walterhouse* Ann D. & Robert de S. S. Laurinec* Carolyn J. Warner* Couch* Joseph E. & Virginia L. Lonning* Christine White* Robert and Kathryn Mildred Machemer* William E. & Patricia A. LaMothe Crozier* Mahesh & Roshan Karamchan- Educational Fund Jim & Rita Davis dani Family Fund Jeffrey Minor & Donald Robert & Eleanor DeVries Mary E. Maley Williamson Leonard W. & Dorotha Paul & Edna McArthur* Williamson Fund C. Dott* Raymond and Olive McCrary* A Battle Creek Physician & Family Forrest W. Earl* Hugh McPherson* Fred M. Woodruff & Barbara Enquirer Newspaper in Finley D. McRae III Deo Woodruff Education Program, Inc. Horace & Pat Mechem* S. A. Yannitelli, M.D.* Dan & Mary Eriksson John and Barbara Melangton William D. Farley* Robert B. & Olive Miller* Farley Estes Dowdle Arnold L. & Viola C. Moffat* Funeral Home & Dr. Emory & Mary Morris* Cremation Care Melva M. Norman* Tom and Dolores Herta Oswalt* Feldpausch* Elizabeth S. & Gordon E. Richard Fitzpatrick Peckham* Lucile D. Foster* Richard G. and Clara D. Phelps* Florence Gavney* Gerald and Mary Phelps* GHS Corporation Louise H. Phillipps* Dr.* & Mrs. Paul Gieser Harold A. Phillips* Charles L.* and Eva C. Plummer* Karen S. Grant Dr. Richard & Katherine Prebish Herbert H. Hasson* Marguerite S. Roll* 3 40 * Deceased
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. From the Battle Creek Community Cheryl Vander Veen Mr. and Mrs. Jeff VanHattum C. Glen Walter and Edite B. Walter, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Wilson III Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Wilson Foundation Leadership ... Sharon Vaniderstine Mr. and Mrs. James Walter Lori VanNortwick Hedlun Walton Jerry Wilson We at the Battle Creek Community Foundation know great All organizations must grow and change in order to remain Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Vanstralen Melissa Walton Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Wilson things lie ahead for our community. The events of the past of service. BCCF is no different. This is a moment of Mr. and Mrs. Alex VanZanten Bob Ward Kate and Kendra Wilson year have proven what can be accomplished when people transition for the Foundation. It is our time to use what we Mr. and Mrs. Steve Varner Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Ward Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Winbigler come together to support and empower each other. There have learned in our decades of supporting Battle Creek to Colleen Vascher and Evette Wardell Mr. and Mrs. Elton Winchell are no limits to what we can do when we are united. take a step forward. BCCF is strong, but we can become even Glenda Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warner Amy Winchell Sandra Winchell stronger. By making internal changes we will be better able Mary Vasquez Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Warner Chef Cherry Vassar Ms. and Ms. Kelly Warner Cathy A. Winer For its part, BCCF is dedicated to bringing some of the most to offer support and guidance to our community well into Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vaughn Lori Warner Bill and Francie Winslow basic necessities and services to those in our community the future. Thelma Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Warriner Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Winton who need them most. We have been busier than ever this Betty Veatch Giselle Wasfie Patience Witherell year working hand-in-hand with the community to address Serving the people, our community, businesses and Tara L. Veater Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wathen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wojcik such concerns as food availability, shelter and social justice. organizations of Battle Creek is the Battle Creek Community Sherie Veramay Roberta Wathen Mrs. Susan D. Wolfe Foundation’s highest responsibility. We take our role Cindy Vergin Mr. and Mrs. Bo Weatherly Delia Wolfe Whether providing or facilitating financial support or rolling seriously and are proud to serve our community. BCCF Eric VerHey Laura Webb Cindy Womack up our sleeves and contributing in a more hands-on manner, belongs to Battle Creek. Our pledge is to continue to grow, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Vette Glenna C. Webster Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Woodliff BCCF has been there to respond in the most effective way continue to listen, continue to learn and continue to VFW MECWARF Post 5319 Paul Weech Deanna Woodliff possible. We know the strides made in the last year are just respond to you as your community foundation. Johnny Vice Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Wehling Worgess Insurance Agency Victory Life Church Marjorie Weil Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. a beginning and we are committed to continuing and build- Mr. and Mrs. Dale Vincent Denise Wein Worthington II ing on the progress made. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Art Welch Mr. and Mrs. John Vision Services, P.C. Karen A. Weller T. Worthington BCCF believes in Battle Creek and last year you proved you Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Vondell Wells Equipment Sales, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Wright believe as well. Your generosity and trust in the Foundation Nils and Zena Vos Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wells Jane M. Wright resulted in $145 million in assets, a 33% increase from the Mr. and Mrs. Gerald G. Voss W.K. Kellogg Foundation Linda Wendt Brian W. Wensauer Lindsay Wriston Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Wuori previous year, the highest in BCCF’s history. We cherish the value you place on the Foundation and its role in the Dr. Elishae S. Johnson Brenda L. Hunt Susan M. Wagley Cynthia Wagner Joann Werner Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Westrin Cheryl Wynn Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Yates community and strive to be worthy of your faith in us. PhD, LPC, TLLP, CAADC President and CEO Rachel Wagner-Kaiser Gary Walbridge Mr. and Mrs. James R. Whalen Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wheeler Mr. and Mrs. Larry Yeck Mrs. Rose M. Yore With that goal in mind, BCCF has turned an eye inward as Chairperson David and Gail Walbridge Pamela Waldron Mr. and Mrs. Leon White Alana White Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Yother Mr. and Mrs. Robert Youmans well. We are working on bettering ourselves technically and through staff development. A new, streamlined website and Board of Trustees Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Walker Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James Mr. and Mrs. George Youndall updated software which will allow us to more effectively Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Walker K. Whitehouse Benjamin Young accomplish our goals are being implemented. We have also Kyra Wallace Dr. and Mrs. Craig D. Whitmore Young's Gas Services, Inc. added new investment managers and accounting staff. Shirley E. Wallace Stephen Whittaker Mr. and Mrs. John L. Zanetti These changes have allowed us to focus more on strategic Renita Wallen Carol G. Wigent Dr. Sophie Zaplitny planning, which is key to securing the longevity and Wilbur's Plumbing, Inc Maria Zaplitny effectiveness of the Foundation. Karen Willard April Willbur Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Williams Angela M. Williams Maya Williams The Eunice Tyler Birthday Club Ladies Williamson Fund Jeffrey Minor and Donald Williamson Williamston Hardware Williamston Lodge No 153 Willis and Jurasek, CPAs and Consultants Marcus Willis Thomas Willmon 39 * Deceased 4
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. Mr and Mrs. Douglas L. Smith Thomas Stachnik Brock Swartzle Matt Tillman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stafford Ron Sweet Mr. and Mrs. Mike P. Timmons Benjamin Smith S.M.A.B.A. (WORLDSERIES) Eva Sweet Karla Timmons Mr. and Mrs. Dave Smith Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stange Shannon Sweet Charles Truex Mr. and Mrs. Dennis G. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Stanton Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Brent Todd Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith Amy Stanton Swisher Terris and Karen Todd Justin Smith Mr. and Mrs. Hans Stark Lindsay R. Swisher Anne Tokarski Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. Smith Marcia Starkey Mr. and Mrs. Kurt T. Swope Tracie Tomak Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Smith State Farm Insurance - Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Swope Tommy and Company Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Randall B. Smith Lisa Sands Sysco Corporation Mr. and Mrs. James M. Trammel Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Smith State Farm Insurance - T&R Total Lawn Care Mrs. Iesha Trevino Mr. and Mrs. Steven Smith Sandy Woods T&T Contractors Kurt Tribbett Mrs. Barbara M. Smith Marleen Stauffer, Tom and Mr. and Mrs. Bryon G. Taber Ellie Tribbett Pat Smith Tonya Ackerman, Sabrina, Kimberly Taft Lisa D. Tribbett Charlotte Smith Ashley, Katurena, Whitney, Kelly Taunt Trimco Diane Smith Marcus and Kyler Marvin Taylor Trojan Heat Treat Co., Inc. LaDora J. Smith Barbara Steele Mr. and Mrs. David M. Taylor Sunday Troutman Laura Smith Steensma Lawn and Mr. and Mrs. James C. Taylor Elizabeth E. Trumbull Patty Smith Power Equipment Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence D. Taylor Tsoumas Family Fund Ms. Sarah R. Smith Stephen J. Watts, M.D. PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Taylor Rick and Linda Tsoumas Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Smitley John F. and Patricia Stetler Thomas Taylor Joyce Tuck Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Snyder Willow Stevens Mr. and Mrs. William Tefft Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Tucker Melissa Sodeman Joseph and Clara Stewart Mr. and Mrs. James H. Telfer Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Tuffo Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Sofia Carol D. Stewart Middle Cities Mr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Tuggle Luann J. Sommers Mr. and Mrs. Don Stilwell Education Association Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mr. and Mrs. Gary W. Sonneville Anna Stinson Marvin TenBrink D. Tungate Amy South Mr. and Mrs. John F. Stover Rebecca Terpening Kimberly Turbin Southern Michigan Kathleen Strang Territorial Brewing Company Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Tuttle Bank and Trust Mr. and Mrs. Steven B. Stratton The Cutsinger Group U.S. Department of Justice Southwest Florida Community Amber Straub The Doghouse U.S. Lumber Company Foundation Strause Refrigeration, Inc. The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Claudia Uchida SpartanNash Foundation Streak Free Window Binda Foundation United Community Ministries Michelle Spoelma Cleaning Services, LLC The Kendall Group Alliance of Battle Creek Erin Spohn Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Streed The Korff Foundation United Way of Greater Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Marla Strickler The Miller Foundation St. Louis, Inc Spooner Don Horner and Marilyn The PNC Financial United Way of the Battle Creek Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Spriggel Cooke Strobel Services Group and Kalamazoo Region Mr. and Mrs. Bernard E. Squires Mark and Susan Stuart The Sherwin-Williams Company Upston's Lawn and Garden, LLC St. Peter Lutheran Church Mrs. Deanna Stults The Truth & Titus Collective - Tyler J. Upston Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Thomas F. Olin Family Judy Vaccaro C. Sturdivant Foundation Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vaden Mr. and Mrs. Stephen E. Styers Jeffrey Thomas Mr. Harold L. Vaive Suburban Barber Shop Peter Thomas Rudolf and Barbara Van Baal Mr. and Mrs. Jack Suggs Nicole Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Kjersten Sullivan Carla Thompson Payton Van Boven Summit Pointe Mr. and Mrs. Greg Thompson Gary Van Horn Mr. and Mrs. Greg Sundalius Diane Thompson Michael and Barbara Sunshine Toyota Roberta Thompson Van Houten Susan and Peter Ordway Fund Reid and Stacia Thompson Mr. and Ms. Michael C. Jim and Susan (Parlin) Luplow Bonita A. Thomson Van Houten Mr. and Mrs. James L. Svinicki Thrun Law Firm, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mr. and Mrs. Steve Swafford Joyce M. Tibbs Van Middlesworth Mrs. Karen Swafford Tichenor, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Colleen Swank Tiffany's Pizza Vanden Heuvel Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Swanson Lynn, Sally, Terrie, Kitty and Robert Vandenburgh 5 38 * Deceased
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. SADIE PENN The Battle Creek Community Foundation lost a founding In 2009, Sadie created a scholarship honoring her late member and the community lost a guiding light this year husband. The scholarship is awarded to students attending Jean Price Karen Reeves Marlene Romans Mr. and Mrs. David Schuring with the passing of Sadie Penn. the University of Michigan Law School, Shelton Penn’s alma Margaret Price Nanci J. Regni Benjamin and Amy Roosevelt Daniel Schwark mater. In 2013, Sadie established the Sadie W. Penn Schol- Professional Muffler and Brake Mr. and Ms. John F. Reichardt Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Root John J.H. Schwarz, M.D. Schweitzer Foundation Business Sadie was an integral part of the Foundation’s birth and a arship. These scholarships are given to students pursuing ProFormance DJ's LLC Mr. Brent Reid Roots Lawn Service, LLC John and Paulette Reid and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Rose Fund fierce champion of Battle Creek. Her dedication to service post-secondary degrees in the field of education at colleges Richard Prough Elaine Prough Greg and Dawn Gydesen Thomas Rose Schweitzer, Inc. was well known, as was her devotion to education. and universities in the state of Michigan. Diane Pung Mr. and Mrs. Scott E. Reincke Merry Rosenberg David and Nancy Schweitzer Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Putnam Beth Reindel Sofia Rosenberg Cindy Schweitzer One of only three women to serve as a BCCF Trustee at the Sadie was always humble, saying anyone could serve the Mr. and Mrs. Jerry G. Qualls Remington Automatic Car Wash Mr. and Mrs. Dale J. Rosene Mr. and Mrs. Don J. Scott Foundation’s inception, Sadie recalled those early days community if they just took the time and made the effort. Poppy Quattlebaum The Morel Donor Fund Rosler Metal Finishing Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Scully fondly. Her pride in the Foundation and the way it has continued John Quick Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Repair M. Joanna Ross Robert Sebring to benefit Battle Creek never wavered. Nor did her dedica- R and R Drummonds LLC Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Replogle Susan Ross Second Missionary “I was so very proud and please to have been selected for tion to the community itself. R.A. Lapland and Joseph R. Reynolds Rotary Club of Battle Creek Baptist Church the first Board,” she said in a 2016 interview. Associates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. William G. Robert Secrist “I enjoyed my life in Battle Creek very much,” she stated. R.I.S.E. Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rial Rothney Mr. and Mrs. James G. Seedorf Mike, Kate and Elise Segal She called her time with BCCF “a wonderful experience. Though her loss will be felt keenly, Sadie Penn’s impact on R.W. Mercer Company, Inc. Richard A. Henry Funeral Home Leeann Rothwell Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth I. Mr. Jack W. Rotman and Ms. David Segall The opportunity to serve will always be one of the high- the Foundation and Battle Creek will live on through the Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rabbideau Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Richards Susan MacFadden Servpro of North lights of my life.” good works of BCCF and the recipients of the scholarships J. Rabbitt Michelle Richardson Marjorie Rowley Calhoun County she created. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jim Richmond Helen Royal Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Shaffer Sadie said those years were full of hard work as the first W. Rabideau Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Rickman Mr. and Mrs. Ted A. Ruble Mrs. Rose Mary Shaffer Board charted a course which would carry the Foundation Elizabeth Raleigh Robert Ridgeway and Lisa Lori Rupe Abe Shah on for decades to come. Eladio R. (Chico) and Walker Mike Rupert Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shank Judy M. Ramirez RidgeWear Sports and Imprint- Jennifer Rupp Nicole Shannon “We used to have quite interesting conversations around Kelsey Ramsey ing Ann Whitfield Rushevics Ravi Sharma, M.D. that table,” she said. “We certainly had our battles from Mr. and Mrs. Donald Randazzo Norm Riester Mr. and Mrs. Mike Rust Debra Shaver Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Shaw Jr. time to time. And you know, the women seemed to win Tad and Bonnie Randolph Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rietsma Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Ruthruff Mark and Katrina Riggs RW Mercer Co Esther M. Shaw most of the time.” Mr. and Mrs. Thomas K. Rathburn Right Choice Dental PC Andrew Sabolic Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Shears Lisa M. Rayhons Mr. Daniel R. Riippa and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Sackrider Sheets Trucking, Inc. After 22 years Sadie left the Board of Trustees in 1996. She Rays Septic Tank Cleaning Tammy L. Tolf Riippa David Salerno Patricia A. Sheets and late husband, Judge Shelton C. Penn, Chief Justice of Julie Raysin Rima Manufacturing Company Matilla Sanders Sally Sheets the 10th District Court, also had to leave Battle Creek for Mr. and Mrs. John Rechtsteiner Dianne Ritter Sara Sanger Mr. and Mrs. Keith D. Sherban retirement in Arizona due to health concerns. Edward Rector Mr. Edwin V. Ritzler Santo, Maria, Frank and John Mr. and Mrs. Gary K. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. William Redman Bill Rizor Zanetti Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jeff H. Sherman Still, Sadie’s love of Battle Creek and her support of the Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Reed Larry and Kathy Rizor Marilyn Sauder Sherriff-Goslin Company Foundation never wavered. She remained a valued advisor Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Joe D. Roach Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. James Sholl even after her time on the Board ended. She also estab- Mr. and Mrs. Troy A. Reehl Robert Hoffer Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. Saxton Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey B. Shouldice lished two scholarship funds. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. W. Rees Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Saye Mr. Arthur E. Roberts and Mrs. Xenia Rose Schafer Julia C. Shouldice Betty J. Lujan-Robe Mr. and Mrs. Michael Scheid Dawn Sickbert Cheryl Roberts Theresa Schiefer Shawn Siddall Mr. and Mrs. L. Shelby Sara Schillio Bill and Natalie Simonds Robertson Mrs. Jo Schils Simply Sensational Berries, LLC Pollis Robertson Mr. and Ms. Richard A. Schlatter Sims Heating and Cooling Dr. and Mrs. Kendall H. Robins Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schnaare Service, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin L. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Brian N. Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sine Kristin J. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schnorr Duane Sitkiewicz Mark Rocca Steven M. Schonhoff Mrs. Connie L. Skidmore Nick Rocca Sharon Schrock Jacqueline A. Slaby Mr. and Mrs. Denny Rocco William J. Schroer Mrs. Karen Slack Mr. and Mrs. Ricky R. Rockwell Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Schuckel Mr. and Mrs. Allen D. Slamer Chris Roebuck Elizabeth and Lee Schultheiss Mr. and Mrs. W. Robert Slocum Rogers Glass Window Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Schultz Small Business Administration and Door, Inc. Mrs. Catherine C. Schulz Barbara Smith Chris Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Marc A. Schupan Jack L. Smith Founding Trustee Memorium 37 * Deceased 6
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. Michigan Health Endowment Amanda Moon Nichols Accounting Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Pence Fund David Charles Moore Anne Nichols Penetrator Events Michigan Nonprofit Association Mr. and Mrs. David G. Moore Leota N. Nihart Jeffrey Penick Michigan State Housing Jason Moore NN, Inc. Pennfield Animal Hospital Development Authority Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E. Moore Sarah Noah Pennfield Athletic Boosters Micro Form Inc. Mr. Timothy M. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Noakes Pennfield Optimist Club of Mrs. Charlene E. Mihalus Pati A. Scobey Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noller Battle Creek Miller Family Fund Ellen Moore North Avenue Church of God Pennfield Pizza Miller Financial Services/Joseph Kathryn Moore NorthPointe Woods Pennfield Presbyterian Church P. Miller Ruth Jane Moore Northwestern Mutual - Charles Pennfield Self Storage Christine Miller Betty Moorehead D. Walker Bill Penty Mr. and Mrs. Allyn L. Miller Moose Creek Woodworks, Inc. William Carl Norton Mr. and Mrs. William B. Penty Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Miller James Moreno and Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Doug Pepper Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cynthia M. Fritz the Potawatomi Mr. and Mrs. Getulio J. Perelli L. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Clyde NWO Beverage, Inc. Anthony Perkins Mr. and Mrs. David B. Miller W. Morgan Jr. Neil and Rebecca Nyberg Ralph L. Pernice Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Miller Tim Morley Oakland Industrial Properties Mr. and Mrs. Raymond E. Perry Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Miller Dr. John B. Morris Gary R. Oberlin, Jr. Roxie Perry Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James M. Morris Mr. and Mrs. John Oberlin Jim and Olive Pessetti Mr. and Mrs. Philip D. Miller Kathryn Morris Thomas Oberlin Timothy R. Hutson Cynthia Miller Hugh Morrison Tracy Obey Jerry C. and Janet M. Petersen Sacred Conversations on Mrs. Linda Morrison and Mr. Kelly L. O'Connor Karen J. Petersen Race Book Group Michael Wales Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ohmer Dave Peterson Luanna Miller, Randy Rockwell Motor Shop Electrical Jo Ellen O'Keefe Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Peterson and Ricky Rockwell Construction Mr. and Mrs. Alan O'Leary Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Mills Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mueller Omni Community Credit Union Darla Peterson Larry Mills Rebecca Muma Ms. Hannah Oo Ms. and Ms. Sue A. Peterson Minges Creek Athletic Club Mumford, Schubel, Macfarlane Organizational Solutions, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Victoria Mitchell and Barnett PLLC Kristy Orns Petredean Vidette Bullock Mixon Mr. and Mrs. Marty Munn Beatrice Orns Carol Petredean Maurice Mixon Jackie Munn Mr. and Mrs. Joel J. Orosz Nancy Pflueger Yukinao Mizuta Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy Dan, Tracie, and Rachel Jeff Phelen Mobile Giving Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Muster Osterhart Dr. Joyce K. Phillips Tracy Monroe Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin C. Myatt Tim Ostrander Elaine and Donald Phillips MonsterMotors.com Myers Chiropractic Clinic Anna Elaine Oswalt Anne Phillips Mr. Ronald Monte and Mr. Mishelle Myers Mr. and Mrs. Stanley K. Otto Mr. and Mrs. Delvin Phipps James R. Armstrong National Illumination and Mr. and Mrs. David Ours Mary Pickering Judith (Judy) Montych Sign Corporation Robert L. Outman Mr. and Mrs. David Pinneo Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moody Nature Nannies Lawn Outstretched Hand Initiative Larry Pio and Suzanne Darling Mr. and Mrs. James J. Nazar Mr. and Mrs. Guy P. Owens Pizza Sam's Mr. and Mrs. Matt Neal Madison Packer Deborah Ploehn Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Ron Page Plumbers and Pipefitters' Local Jaime Nemire Mr. and Mrs. Tom Palmer Union 333 Doug and Judy Nettleton Donna J. Pape Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Poet Network for Good Jean Parker Ponderosa Poultry Mr. Paul A Neumeyer Parks Maintenance, Inc. Ann Porter Elizabeth Neumeyer Marilyn E. Parks Post Balloon Club Inc. New China Moon of Battle Mr. and Mrs. Theodore K. Post Consumer Brands, LLC Creek, LLC Parsons Jr. Mrs. Virginia Potts New Deliverance/Joshua Army Paschal Burial Vault Service Mr. and Mrs. Don Powers Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie R. Newby Raymond Payne Prairieview Elementary School Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Newlands Teresa Pearce Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Pratt Newman Construction Lee Peck Elizabeth Pratt Terry L. Newton Jennifer Peck Prebish Chiropractic Centre - Dr. Nexthermal Joyce Peck Andrew Yockey Sports Nicholas J. Van De Mrs. Betty Lou Peiffer Chiropractic Moortell, DDS Linda Pell Precise Machining Unlimited LLC 7 36 * Deceased
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. CHIGO MANU For Battle Creek Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council “Being a person of color myself and just (for) minorities in Michael and Jean Marie King Jean Krohn Marcia and Richard Lievense Donna Martin (YAC) Vice-Chair Chigo Manu, activism and volunteerism have general,” makes racial equity a personal cause, Manu explained. Robert King KSS Enterprises Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Bob Martin always gone hand-in-hand. Jane King Dawn Kuder Life is Good, Inc. Roger and Fran Martin While he appreciates the opportunities he has and says he is lucky Jennifer King Sandra Kuhn Lighthouse Funeral and Crema- Michelle Martin Manu says he was excited about the opportunity to apply for and to be confident in his own right, he knows that isn’t the norm for Margaret King Dan and Cathy Kunitzer tion Services, LLC MassMutual join YAC, especially given his passion for racial and social equity, others. Which is where People for Equity and Students for Equity Dave and Liz Kinnisten Molly C. LaBelle Lighthouse Title Group Herbert J. Masters which he feels YAC members are particularly well-placed to can step in. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kinter Mr. and Ms. Roger T. LaBonte Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lincoln Maureen Matheson address. Kitchen Enterprises, Inc. - Sherry LaChapell Roxanne Lindquist Victoria L. Mathews “Just to make sure that everyone has what they need to grow. (To Scholtzsky's Rhonda LaChapelle Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsey Sharon Matthies “YAC is kind of like a large voice from youth that is actually recog- have the) same materials, same support and same acceptance. To Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek Ladies of Redemption Sonja Lindsey Dr. Larraine R. Matusak* nized by the city and…the Foundation. Who better to work feel wanted and at peace,” Manu said. Kiwanis Club of Lakeview Karin M. Ladley Julia Linfors Mr. and Mrs. Melvin L. through change than people who are going through the struggle?” Mr. and Mrs. Monte Kizzier Mr. and Mrs. Corey T. LaGro Mr. James R. Linton Matuschka Racial equity and opportunity are not the only causes Manu John M. Klein Kathie Lake Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Lipps Mrs. Nancy L. Maurer Manu was also recently selected as a youth placement on the champions. He also derives satisfaction from volunteerism. One of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Klein Lakeview Assisted Living Howard* and Dorothy Liskow Lou Ann Mawby BCCF Board of Trustees, something he is very excited about. his favorite places to volunteer is the Food Bank. Thomas Klein Community, LLC Denise Little Jack and Norma Mawdsley Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kline Lakeview Ford - Lincoln, Inc. Local Union 475 UAW Mrs. Randi May “I thought it would be a really cool and a pretty big opportunity,” “The Food Bank is definitely near and dear to my heart,” he said. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kline Lakeview High School Class of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Loew James Mayo he said. Adding he feels the Food Bank is “very accessible and it’s always Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery L. 2020 Advisory Committee Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Logan Nan Mc Bain fun” to volunteer there. Klingaman Lakeview Schools Educational Monica Lonk Patrick M. McAvoy As with many things in the last year, Manu’s time with YAC at BCCF Mr. and Mrs. John Klingaman Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Karl F. Loomis Paul McClain hasn’t been exactly what he intended. Events were canceled, While YAC, the equity groups and volunteerism keep Manu busy Lori Kneeland Donna Lambeth Teresa Lorraine Stacy McClendon meetings were held via Zoom and plans were put on hold. he still finds time to be involved in other pursuits. He is a member Carol D. Knockemus William E. LaMothe Christi Losinski Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McClure of the National Honor Society, a former Key Club member, plays Judith M. Knowles Mrs. Barbara A. Landis Love in Action Community Gail D. McClure Still, “it did actually go better than I expected,” Manu said. And soccer and is student body president; a position he also held Sally A. Knowles Mr. and Mrs. Tim Lane Baptist Ministries Jane McCracken now the group is looking forward again. He is hopeful about what during his junior year. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Helen M. Larder Mr. and Mrs. John T. Love Stephanie McDonagh YAC can accomplish. Koberstein Tom LaRocca Christina Lovingfoss The McFadden Family - Ron Like many his age, Manu is also busy planning his next steps after Mr. and Mrs. John A. Koerner Carolyn C. Larsen Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Lowder McFadden, Rene Berger, Chilli Manu said he really began his philanthropic journey in middle high school. He plans to specialize in cellular biology and immu- Joan Kohn Pam Lasley Janis Ludwig Miller, and Dianne Vance school when faculty approached him about joining the youth nology and acknowledges the events of 2020 have driven home KoKo, LLC Mr. Bradford E. Latty Jeanne Lutz Robert D. and Shirley M. McFee advisory council there. He decided to give it a try and hasn’t the importance of that plan. Tim and Lyn Kool Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. LaValley Rose Lyle Robert McFletcher looked back, saying he is very grateful for that initial opportunity. Marge Kool Law Office of Cindy L. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyon Catherine S. McGarvey-James “(COVID-19) definitely did push me toward it…but my whole life Mrs. Sandra J. Kopelman Lawn Stars Group, LLC M Johnson Fitness, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Today, Manu is heading into his senior year at Lakeview High I’ve had this push to be in the medical field. I’ve always wanted to Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Korpela Joan Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mack McKay III School and the Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center. He is make people’s lives better.” Carolyn Korstange Cindy Leach Dawn E. Mack Mr. and Mrs. Ivan McKenna also an active volunteer and champion of social issues. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Kossen Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ledbetter Winifred Mackaluso William McMaster Mr. and Mrs. Linn D. Kracht Connie Lehmoine Mrs. Judy MacKinder James McMeeking He is a member of People for Equity at Lakeview and is especially Julie Kracht Mrs. Candace Leibert Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Maddix Pearlie McNutt proud of an event the group held in observance of Black History Monica Kracht Bruce Leibert Maredda Magnus Mr. and Mrs. Robert McOscar Month during his sophomore year. When COVID-19 changed the Jean W. Kraft Dr. Mark A. Lelle and Mrs. Mahesh and Roshan Karam- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McPhail landscape of schooling during Manu’s junior year, he and other Mr. and Mrs. Eric D. Krause Dianne Guenin-Lelle chandani Family Fund Rita McPhail like-minded students didn’t want their activism efforts to be Pam Krehnbrink Mr. and Mrs. Joel A. Lemmer Mr. and Mrs. John F. Mahoney Finley D. McRae III derailed. Nancy Lemmon III Mr. and Mrs. George W. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lennon Carrie McCann Maiorano Mechem To that end, Manu and several other area teens created Students Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey D. Leonard Robbin Makled Maureen Mehtala for Equity. The group consists of teens from across the area who Ryan Leonard Mall City Mechanical Deborah Melges want to “grow and learn about problems that people of color Leo's Metal and Wood Pallets, Mr. and Mrs. Les Mallery Kenneth Mensing experience,” he explained. While the group began virtually by Inc. Mike Mallos Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Merlano necessity, Manu is hoping to soon begin meeting in person and Leramo Coffee Corporation Jeff and Angie Hersha Jr. planning activities and activities. Mr. and Mrs. Rieger Lesiow Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Mann Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer Carol Lesiow Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manzinger Margaret Michael He says his interest in equity for all just makes sense. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lester Jr. Michigan Association of County Beth Leverton Marilyn E. Parks Fund Veterans Counselors Mr. Richard C. Lewin and Ms. Linda Markham Michigan College Access Mary Slater Mr. and Mrs. John Marlatt Network Roger and Sue Lewis Georgia Marsh Michigan Economic Develop- Mrs. Ona Lewis Marsha Marshall ment Corporation Jessica Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Martens Michigan Fitness Foundation 35 * Deceased Youth Alliance Committee Profile 8
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. Patricia Green Henkel - Chrysler Jeep Mike Huerta Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Eric J. Greene Dodge Ram Theresa (Smith) Huey Mr. and Mrs. Jerry G. Johnson Kevin P. Greenman Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas Henkel Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Todd A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William W. Greer Ms. Cheryl L. Henley and Ms Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hughes Debra Johnson Lisa Grenon Susan C. Bruns Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Hulce Viola V. Johnson Grant Griglak Margaret L. Hensley* Elaine Hulitt Carolann Jones Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Grogg Virginia M. Hensley* Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Hull Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Jones Dr. and Mrs. James M. Grubka Heritage Chevrolet, Inc. Lisa Hull Barb Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jon Grundemann Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Herrington Lorie Hume Cynthia Jones Bobbie Grundemann Mr. and Mrs. Arden L. Gretchen and Paul Humiston Lillian A. Jones* Maria Guerin Hetletvedt Kent Humphrey Lisa Jones Mary L. Guthrie Alice Hewkin Mr. and Mrs. Duane Humphrey Hazel Joplin Gutters R Us - New Horizon Dr. Preston and Elizabeth Hicks James Humphrey Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Jordan Property Management Pamela Higgins Hungry Howie's #535 Ronald E. Jozwiak Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Guy Mr. and Mrs. David R. High Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Hunt K and J Tire and Service Mr. and Mrs. Edward Guzzo Ken Hill Mr. David A. Hunt Spring Arbor, LLC Rev. and Mrs. Jim Gysel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hill Brenda L. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Kale H & R Block - Marshall Hillsdale Cardiology PC Huntington Bank Kambly Living Center Jim Haadsma Janeth Lamont Hinchman Sue Hurd Mr. and Mrs. David Kammer Carlena G. Hacker HMB Drone Service Mr. and Mrs. Don Hurst Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Kane Betsy Haddad Mr. and Mrs. Kim L. Hoag Julie Huson Kathryn J. Olmstead Donor Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Halbert Mr. Steve Hoelscher Cathy Hutchison Advised Fund Michelle Halbert Julie Hoelscher Hutch's Food Center Katz Well Drilling, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Halder Kathleen Hofer Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Hyde Tracey and John Kauppila Mr. Fred L. Ham Hoffman Brothers, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Dave E. Hyslop Michelle Keagle Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Holbrook Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ickes Brad Kearns Sarah Hamric Mr. and Mrs. Mike Holcomb Idle Hour Tavern James Keating Mr. and Mrs. Stanley C. Hargus Mr. and Mrs. David Holder Imani Fund Mr. and Mrs. David H. Keefer Ann Marie (Matonic) and Paula Hollister Mary Diane Inman Mr. and Mrs. Lester Keeton Curtis Harold Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Holmes Insurance Network Agency, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Keith Harper Creek Optimist of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holmquist Integrated Health Partners Kyle Ann Keller Battle Creek Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Holt Integrity Apparel Robyn Keller Leonard and Nancy Harris Donald Holtan Mr. and Mrs. David L. Ismirle Kellogg Community College Mr. Thomas C. Harris Rosanne Rocca Holton and Rosheena Isom Kellogg Community Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Harvey Michael Holton J.E.C.K.S. Fund Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harvey Home Depot Charity Jackson Glass Works, Inc. Kellogg Company Angela Hawk Homer Alumni Association Vera Jackson Kellogg Company Twenty-Five Mrs. Donna Jean Hazel Homer Community Schools Ginger Jacobson Year Employees Fund, Inc. F&A Fabricating Homer FFA Hon. and Mrs. Michael L. Kellogg's Corporate Judy A. Heidenreich Maggie Honaker Jaconette Citizenship Fund Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Helm Honor Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Jerry D. James Mr. Kenneth D. Kemerling and Mr. Charles B. Hookway John and Linda Jane Ms. Charlotte L. Marshall Joe and Shermell Hooper Mr. and Mrs. Ross L. Jarrard Ken Stillwell Ford-Mercury, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David N. Hoppe Lisa Jasienski Kendall Electric Community Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Horan JB Unlimited, LLC Project Fund Mr. and Mrs. William G. Hosey Jacque Jennings-Carter Dale Kennedy and Douglas Marilyn Hosking Stephen and Sue Ann Jessup W. White Andrew and Susan Howard Mr. and Mrs. Danne Jewell Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kennedy Michael and Martha Howard Jim's Road Service, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richard and Jayne Howard Susan Jiran J. Kennedy Win and Leslie Howard Joe and Mary Ann DeGennaro Matt Kenney and Family Ann E. Howard Family Foundation Ken's M60 Grill Georgia Howard John Avery Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Mary Howell John C. and Mary Jane Kesselring Betty Howlett Howard Foundation Lloyd and Karen Kibler HR Services Auto- Elishae S. Johnson, Ph.D. Mary Anne Kidney Owners Insurance Laurie Johnson Young Paul Kiessling Karen K. Hreha Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson Hunter King 9 34 * Deceased
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. CINDY THOMAS For Cindy L. Thomas, 2020/21 BCCF Friend of Philanthropy, Typically, a luncheon is held in recognition of the Friend of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore E. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Dowdle Kaytee Faris Jenny Gagne serving people is the greatest reward. Whether volunteer- Philanthropy recipient each year. However with COVID-19 Dearing Dr. Christine Draper Farley Estes Dowdle Fund Gail M. and James K. Sholl ing, providing representation or lending an ear, Thomas restrictions in place, things were far from typical, which Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dregne Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Family Trust Fund feels most gratified when helping. meant the standard celebration wasn’t possible. DeBoer Mrs. Elaine Drikakis Home and Cremation Care Gallagher Uniform Andrea DeLaGarza Mr. and Mrs. Dan Drumm Mr. and Mrs. Lee D. Farnham Karin Gallagher “It’s more about giving back to the community and I think Loretta A. Dugan Stephen Fedele, D.O. Christine Galvin So BCCF and Thomas came up with an alternative plan. One Michael Delaware you have to lead by example,” she explained. “I’ve been Delmar and Audria M. Olsen Mr. and Mrs. William R. Duggan Ada Feldman Ganton Senior Communities very much in the spirit of the Foundation and the Friend of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson M. Dull Feldpausch Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Gapske asked to be on boards before…but I’d much rather be the Philanthropy Award. Family Foundation DeMaagd GMC-Nissan, Inc. Duncan Aviation Mary Oglesby Fenske Abby Gardner background person.” Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dens- Sara Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Gary Garland A day was chosen for BCCF to supply lunches to Inasmuch more Samuel and Teresa Durham Karolynn K. Ferguson Charlotte L. Garlinger That urge to be a means of support for those in need may be House in Battle Creek, which provides emergency housing Denso Manufacturing Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Durkee Fick Wood Plumbing Sally J. Garman why Thomas found herself leaving a career in advertising and meals to single women and children. Thomas said Inc. Dennis and Susan Duval FireKeepers Casino - Hotel Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. Garside sales to go into family law. While law always appealed to her, delivering the meals with Foundation staff was very special, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Devine Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Dye Jr. First Presbyterian Church Kent Gawart Thomas spent years pursuing successful careers in radio and noting how eager and appreciative residents were. Shawn DeYoung Mr. Tom R. Dykstra Catherine L. Fischer Sherry Gearhart then advertising sales before making the leap. After testing Bonnie DeYoung Mr. Jack E. Eagles Elaine Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. William M. the waters while working for Schroeder Degraw PLLC in her Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Gebhard “To me, seeing that was way better than any award or Diamante Family Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Easley hometown of Marshall, Thomas knew law was the right fit. Ms. Merry Ellen Eason and Mr. Flanders Tereze Gegaj luncheon,” Thomas said. Janet Dickerson Caldwell Carmen Dickinson-Copeland Jim Keller Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Flannery Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Geil Helen Easterly Miriam Fleming George's Service Center, Inc. Today, she provides family law, estate planning and probate Mr. and Mrs. David E. Dillman Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dilsaver Mr. and Mrs. Jerome B. Ebel Mr. and Mrs. Kyle J. Fletcher Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. estate services to clients from her office in Battle Creek. Kathy Dilsaver Eby-Brown Company, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Fleury Geuder While Thomas says helping clients with adoption proceed- Dale R. and Karen L. Dittmer Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edler Dr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Mr. James Gies ings are her favorite days in court, she feels honored to help Danford M. Byrens Krista Edwards Flynn, M.D. Gieser Family Fund all of her clients in their time of need. Dix Accounting Services, Inc. Karen Egf Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Fogel Alvon Giguere DJS Systems, Inc. Ivan and Deborah Egnatuk Fogg Motors Margaret G. Gilbert Thomas has volunteered for Marshall United Way, Wilder Dr. and Mrs. James G. Dobbins Carol Egnatuk Folk Oil Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Erich Gilg Creek Conservation Club and Calhoun County Agricultural & Libbi Dodd Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ehredt Richard and Janet Folk Marcus Glass Industrial Society (CCAIS), which operates and oversees the Gary Dodd Mr. and Mrs. Ron Eisenlohr Carlos Fontana Jody L. Glover Calhoun County Fairgrounds. It was through her involve- Mr. and Mrs. James B. Doerr Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Eitniear Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fosdick Don Goben ment with CCAIS that Thomas first saw what BCCF could do. Dr. and Mrs. John S. Dolbee James Eldridge Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Foulkes Mr. and Mrs. John Godfrey Elite Companies, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Fowler Allison Golembeske Later, she learned more about the work the Foundation James Donahue Stacey Donner Mr. and Mrs. Kent Elliot Madeline Fox Butcher Brenda and Ed Golson does through a client. Kathryn Dorsey Mr. and Mrs. James R. Elwell Frank Boley Christopher Allen Golyar Joyce Dotson Mrs. Janis R. Emery Fraternal Order of Eagles 299 Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie G. Good- “The Foundation does really well as far as helping people Dotson's Paint and Auto Body Lisa Emig-Moore Fraternal Order of Eagles 4091 man Jr. (form) associations,” Thomas said, adding that BCCF finds Double Eagle Farms II Ender's Construction Paul and Shirley Frederick Mr. and Mrs. William J. people who want to help each other and “I work with Carl W. Doubleday Envirologic Technologies Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. French Goodrich people who want to help.” Kris Douponce and Family Equine Express N.A., Inc. Paul French Goodwill Industries of Central Dove, Hickey and Boswell, PLC Equo Transport Margaret L. Frey Michigan's Heartland Thomas said these people typically come to her for estate Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Dowd ERA Rosemary Davis Realtors Linda Freybler Emily Gould and trust planning. She says she finds out what is most Dan and Mary Eriksson Mr. and Mrs. Steven Frisbie Goundwater Associates LLC important to her clients and helps them find ways to leave Joyce Ernsberger Mark Frisch Grace Health Charlene Erskine Fritz Signs and Advertising Nicole Graham lasting legacies which reflect their passions. Those passions Andrea Evans Nessel Mr. and Mrs. David Fritz Nathan Grajek often include family, a hobby, a charity or cause. This can Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Evans Mr. and Mrs. Russell D. Fry Mrs. Karen S. Grant lead to conversations about BCCF and the opportunity for Mrs. Kathleen A. Evans Jennifer Fry Sara Grant giving to worthy causes through the Foundation. Jenny C. Evans Mr. and Mrs. Miles A. Fryar Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Gray Eventbrite, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David Fuller Jr. Samuel A. Gray and Lynn Ward “It’s that whole idea of people wanting to do (something) Mrs. Kathryn Everett Mr. and Ms. Troy Fuller Gray from the heart,” Thomas stated, adding many times clients Evergreen Senior Care and Molly Fuller Donna Gray choose to keep their donations anonymous. “To me that’s Rehab Center Dawn Fullerton Greater Michigan Distributors the best client in the world.” Mr. and Mrs. Tom E. Faber Fulton Goodwill Enterprises, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Burdette Green Michelle Failing - Southside Sportsman Club Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Green Dr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Tyanne Funk Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Green Farchone Gable and Maduri Family Dental Leo and Abby Green Gustavo Farias Noelle Gable Gail, Michele and Shelly Green 33 * Deceased Friend of Philathropy 10
YOU BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. Jackson Bredehoft Keith Burkhead Chihsing Chen, M.D. Shirley Coulter Mr. and Ms. George Bredehoft Terry R. Burleson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Council of Michigan Breedlove Remodel Mr. and Mrs. Loren E. J. Chrispyn Foundations Marge Breitbach Burlingame Christ United Methodist Church Countryside Veterinary David Breslin Martha Burns Carolyn and Peter Christ Service, P.C. Brewer Woods Condominium Laura Burr Church of Scientology County National Bank Mary Brewer Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Burris Battle Creek Mrs. Sharon Crandal Betsy Briere* (Estate of) Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Bush Mr. and Mrs. David F. Church Mr. and Mrs. George Crandall Nellie Briggs Biggby Coffee - Pennfield Renee Church Jason Crape Sr. Rocio Bringas Mr. William P. Butler Mr. and Mrs. Ed Churilla Marie Crapoff Mr. and Mrs. David Brobst Mr. and Mrs. John C. Butterfield Circle of BFFs Class of 1969 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Crawford Wendy and Dale Brockie Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. Byam City of Battle Creek Erin Creed Mr. and Mrs. G. Robert G. Byelich Mr. and Mrs. Russell W. Claggett Cretsinger Care Homes, LTD MAKE OUR Michael Brockway Joyce Byers Leon and Dr. Celeste A. Clark Renee Cribbins Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bromley Byrd's Landing, Inc. Anita M. Clark Mr. Gary W. Crist and Mrs. Betsy Bronson Battle Creek Hospital David M. Byrens, M.D, P.C. Clayton Lumber Carroll-Crist Mrs. Phyllis Bronson Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Caldwell Climax Telephone Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Crosby Leanor Brooker Calhoun County Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Clissold Matthew Crosby Mrs. Nancy L. Brookins Calhoun County Visitors Bureau Jill Clouser Barbara Crumpton The Brown Family Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Calhoun Mrs. Jack Coakes C-Stores, Inc Charitable Gift Fund Estate of Deborah A. Calkins Mr. and Mrs. Gregg A. Coates CTI Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Henry J. Brown Marilyn K. Calladine Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Cockroft Brian P. Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Brown Susan Callahan Mrs. La June Coffing Cylena L. Cummings Damon Brown Kay R. Calley-Martin Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Cole III Cynamon Cummings Mr. Robert L. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Clement Camp Judith Cole Williamson Niki Cummings Julie M. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mr. and Mrs. David S. Cole Cunningham Real Estate Martha Brown Campbell Mrs. Dorothy M. Cole Amy Cupp COMMUNITY Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brubaker Mrs. Claudia D. Campbell Fr. Brian R. Coleman Charles W. Curry Duska Brumm Carattini Scholarship Program Jonelle R. Collins Mr. and Mrs. David S. Curry Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brutsche Mr. and Mrs. Tom Card Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Comai Janice A. Curry Mr. Jeffrey W. Buckenberger Dee Cardiff Comerica Charitable Foundation Ginger Cutsinger Jo M. Buckenberger Carewell Services Southwest Community Action Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Cutter Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Buckley Elizabeth Carey Community of Christ D and B Oil Company Buck's Crane, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Compton D.J. Lawn and Landscaping, LLC Mary Jo Budrow Scott Carpenter Pam Condlyffe Jamie Dake Buikema/Oursler Charity Mrs. Helga A. Carpenter Anne-Marie Connor Dr. Miriam S. Daly Partners Fund Carpet Warehouse Consumers Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Damon Builders' Hardware Co. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Carter Consumers Energy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Damon of East Lansing Cascade Refrigeration, Inc. Convis Union United Methodist Susan Damron Clint Burghdorf Mrs. Judith A. Cascarelli Church Joseph and Nicole Danna BETTER! Mr. and Mrs. Randy L. Case Conway Photography Darby Ready Mix Catherine G. Wilcox, D.D.S. Joan Conway Concrete Company Central Christian Church Cook Foundation and Darrell Burke Construction Co. Century Bank and Trust Flatwork,Inc. Marlene Dau Cereal City Hoopsters Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Cook David Brown's Auto Collision Cereal City Lions Club Charles Cook Edward & Sharon Davids Mr. and Mrs. Brent Chamberlain Elizabeth Cook David Davis Susan and Shay Chamberlain Marilyn Cooke Strobel Deland and Sharon Davis Talia Champlin Mr. and Mrs. Darrell G. Mr. Dillon W. Davis and Jennifer Peter S. Chang, M.D. Coppernoll Bowman-Davis Chapel Hill United Robert Corder Jim and Rita Davis Methodist Church Core Technology Corporation Paul Davis Chapman's Nursery and Cornfed Contruction, LLC Terry Dawes Landscaping, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cornish Mr. and Mrs. Michael Charles Family Foundation, Inc. Dr. Javana R. Cosner, DDS W. Dawson Chartwells - Great Lakes Region Kip Cotter DayOne Family Healthcare, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cheatham Mr. and Mrs. Brian Cotton Dean Transportation, Inc. 11 32 * Deceased
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUND FOR BATTLE CREEK DONOR LISTING The Battle Creek Community Foundation thanks you for your generosity and continued support of the Foundation. The Fund for Battle Creek is a primary resource utilized by the Battle Creek Community Foundation to help ease our community’s burden and provide a swift response to the needs of our citizens. It ensures that the Battle Creek Community Foundation can be flexible and strategic in a moment A Battle Creek Physician & Jill Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Barnes Jason Bennett Family Justin Andert Carole E. Barnes Dr. Wakeshi Benson when the unthinkable has become commonplace, supporting hundreds of non-profits, allowing Ann Acker Mr. and Mrs. John H. Andrews Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Z. Barney Sara L. Bentley them to continue to do their good work. Keona Ackley Mary Jo Andrysiak Suzanne Barney Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Bercaw Acumera Inc. Judith L. Angood Rick and Debra Baron Essa Bercaw Carol Adams and Family Anonymous Mark Barrone Arlene Berry Through your generosity, your gift will have a direct and tangible impact on the people and places Carol E. Adams Kathy M. Antaya Richard R. Johnson Family Anitra Bettac Ajax Heating and Air Condition- Anthes Insurance Agency Cheryl Bartholic Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beuchler you know and love. A donation today helps the needs of Battle Creek tomorrow. ing Mr. and Mrs. James D. Anton Mrs. Leslie Barton Donna J. Bidelman Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Akins Mary Arbogast Baseline United Methodist Mr. and Mrs. Donald O. Bienz Jeff and Sue Albaugh David Armock Church Aaron Bigler Albion College Doyle and Jan Arnett Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Bates Billy White Roofing LLC Allegra Battle Creek Steven E. Arnett Katie (Horsman) Bates Binder Park Zoological Society, Mary Carol Allen Allison Arnett Battle Creek Alumnae Chap- Inc. Teresa Allen Jim and Judy Arnold ter-Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Sally Birman Allen-Harmon-Mason-Selinger Patti Arnold Inc. Mr. Craig A. Bishop Insurance Agency, Inc. Dawn Aronoff Battle Creek Area Association of Jennifer R. Bittner Ally Financial, Inc. Arthur W. Crooks Plumbing and Realtors Tiffany Blackman HOW CAN YOU HELP? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Heating, Inc. Battle Creek Area Chamber of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Blair Sally Jo Altes Jerry and Rita Askler Commerce Holly Blashfield Altrusa International Inc of Athens Area Historical Society Battle Creek Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn A. Blaylock Battle Creek Lauren Atkinson Battle Creek Evangelical Friends BlueOx Credit Union Adele Alverson Atlas Sales, Inc. Church Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Bobrof- Amalgamated Local 62 U.A.W. Anne-Marie Auguston Battle Creek Family Chiropractic sky AmazonSmile Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lee D. Austin Battle Creek Honda Jennifer Bolanos American Association of Martin Austin Battle Creek Host Lions Club Bonnie L. Bole University Women of B.C. Stefany Austin Battle Creek Japan Club Elizabeth Bolger American Dairy Association of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney C. Auton Battle Creek Kennel Club Carl Bolles Michigan James and Mary Louise* Avery Battle Creek Landscape Service Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Bond American Legion Auxiliary 298 Dr. Isaiah Aycox Jr. Battle Creek Lodge No. 12, F. Dr. Daniel A. and Dr. Diana PLANNED GIFTS American Legion Auxiliary Unit Ayurveda Hydration and A.M. Bonfiglio 54 B and C Transport, L.L.C. Battle Creek Montessori Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bonfiglio American Legion Post 54 Mrs. Dorothy Babcock Academy Mr. Durwood D. Booher Mr. Rich Ames and Mrs. Marie Bachman Hebble Funeral Battle Creek Police Officers Mr. and Mrs. James D. Booth (Heisler) Ames Service, Inc. Association Jan Booth Mr. and Mrs. Donn P. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Battle Creek Public Schools Mr. and Mrs. Daryl R. Booy Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Anderson Bachman Battle Creek Tile and Mosaic Co. Borck Family Chiropractic, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Anderson Dr. and Mrs. Maddur Badarinath Battle Creek Unlimited, Inc. Clovis Bordeaux Bequests and beneficiary designations are two of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an Susan Anderson Bailey Park Auto Services Mr. and Mrs. William Bauer William and Annette Bornor and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Bauman Families advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to the Fund for Terry Bailey William J. Bauman Bosker Brick Co. Battle Creek as part of your estate plan. We recommend the following language: Baird Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William P. Bauman Sharon Boston Christopher Baldwin Amy Bauman Andrea M. Boughton Susan Baldwin David Baumgard Vet2Vet I hereby give, devise and bequeath _________ and No/100 dollars ($DOLLARS) or ____% of my Bandeen Orthodontics Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Baumgar- Marjorie Bowman total estate, to Battle Creek Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization located at 32 W. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Banfield ner Tiffany Bowman-Allred Victoria Banfield Baumgras Entertainment, Inc. Shirley D. Bowser Michigan Avenue, Suite 1, Battle Creek, MI, 49017, for the Fund for Battle Creek. John and Bridget Banks Mr. and Mrs. Burny R. Baxter Boy Scouts of America Troop Lee Ann Banks BCCHS Hall of Fame 325 Bappert Automotive Services, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bechtol Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Boyd Certain types of assets, such as IRAs and insurance policies require that you name a beneficiary by LLC Mr. and Mrs. John M. Beecham Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd completing a beneficiary designation form. Naming the Battle Creek Community Foundation – Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne C. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence W. Boyer Baranowski Beerbower Brad Gray's Auto Body Fund for Battle Creek, as a beneficiary is simple and effective way to provide ongoing support to Daniel Bargy Mr. and Mrs. Brent Belcher Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Bradley the betterment of our community. Sue Barker Rev. Dr. William H. Bell Joann Braman Mr. Michael A. Barnard and David Benham and Family Mr. and Mrs. Jon Brayton Mrs. Tammy A. Sherman- Please feel free to contact us about these and other ways to give. 31 Barnard 12 * Deceased
REMEMBER OUR CHILDREN FUND The Remember Our Children Fund was established to be used as a mermorial fund for those who lose a child or other loved one. By “other loved one” we mean that everyone is somebody’s child regardless of their age. Anyone may contribute to this fund in memory of a loved one to have their name included in the ongoing tribute in memory of the lives of these beloved children of our community. We remember the following individuals with love in this ongoing tribute in their memory. Michael Q. Allen Tyler J. Fox Laurie Marie Hooten Nelson Matt Andrews Sarah M. Hager Gary Roecker Kevin Belden Leon E. Hooten, Jr. Mercedes Sprague Angela Nicole Booy Leon E. Hooten, Sr. Page Sprague Crystal S. Bowman Leon E. Hooten, III Kristin DeAnne Stange Horace Buckner Lucia Anna DiBenedetto Betty Sue Stanley Daniel Owen Cinzori Hooten Eric M. Towery Allyson S. Craft Jennifer Jacobs Gabrielle S.M. Towery Gutman Dana Todd Earl Christopher L. Juhnke Jim Upston Andrew Scott Evans Andrew R. Lepper MEMORIALS and HONORARIUMS An honorary or memorial gift is a special way to honor a friend or loved one and at the same time, do good things in the community in their name. The following individuals were recognized through thoughtful memorial gifts to the community foundation this past fiscal year. Detective David C. Adams Melodi Dulyea John C. Mortzfeldt, Rockwell Terry Warner Larry S. Anderson Mike Egnatuk Family WWII Veteran Margaret Weiss Carl Kris Angelo Richard Eldridge Evan Nessel Howard Wilcox Arthur William "Art" Angood Thomas Evans Tim Nolan Mamie Wilcox Susan Backlund Martha Everest Barry Noora Dr. Sven M. Zethelius Carol Bartholic Daryl Ferguson Floyd C. Oglesby Frank Bartholic David Fisher Gwendolyn M. Oglesby Paul Bauman Gerald L. "Gary" Beard Lauren BeerbowerThe Ty Larson Fuller Charles Funk Maxon Funk Sally Owen Matthew Peterson Gale Pope HONORARIUMS Dareda Marguerite Benton Alphonse W. (Al) Giguere Lois Porras The following individuals and Wayne Berger Xavier Glass Larry Porter businesses were honored with Ronald "Pete" Bess Ellen Goodwill Rebecca "Becky" Porter special gifts from donors this Angela Nicole Booy Lila Greer Marjorie Merriweather Post past fiscal year. Lena Marie Booy Dale Griffin Christopher E. Rhodes Soccoro "Sally" Bradley Jack Griffin Debbie Richardson Ben's (Rockwell) 100th Pete Brady Ralph E. Hakes, Rockwell Vivian Laws Ritter Dr. Dale Borders Betsy Briere Family WWII Veteran Nicholas (Nicolas) Rocca Covid 19 Victims in the U.S. Joan Smith Brodock Gentry Ray Hammons Ben Rockwell, Rockwell Brad Estelle Patt Brown Mary Jo Harmon Family WWII Veteran Lynn Ward Gray Dorothy Buhler Sharon Harris Elsie Rockwell, Rockwell Everlyn Haas Fred Buhler Steven J. Heeter Family WWII Veteran Andrew and Susan Deb Calkins Chuck Hoaglin Dorothy Rollert Howard Family Paulette Campbell Lowell Howington Karen VanAlman Sackett Ann E. Howard Sheila Rae Canatti Jim Huggett John "Jack" Schils Michael and Martha Howard Victor Rafael "Vic" Carattini Clare Hunter Betty Schoepke Win and Leslie Howard Robert Frank Cascarelli Gerald "Jerry" Paul Hutchison Faye (Van Middlesworth) Women of Impact Betty Christ Ray Jenney Sebring In honor of Battle Creek Chris Christ Marie E. Johnson Ron Shaberg Community Foundation James Church Michael E. Kinter Gerald Shaffer Larry Kaiser Richard J. Church Charles Kleist Christina Shilling JoAnn King Dr. Velma Laws Clay Curtis Knowles Elsie M. Shulters Mark Lelle Clarence Cole Preston Kool Bill Skidmore Thank You to All Those Who Ruth Cole Chris Kregling Anna Smith Cherish Barns Marjorie Combs Ron Kuhl Ruth Smith Tom and Arlene McPhail Ken Corey Bernie Larson Sheila Smith Dan Miller Mary Cripps Al Leibert Kristin D. Stange Phillip and Luanna Miller Joseph Philip Crowell Edith Leonard Orville Strang Dal Pell Nancy Davis John Marsh Burrel Stults Donnie Pittelkow Marie Dawson Gina Matuschka Lester Swartz James Robinson David H. Day Leslie Matuschka Marlyn Jane Thomas Randy Rockwell Susan S. Day Dorothy McClendon Josh Throckmorton Nancy Tabor Dr. Dean Bruce L. Miller Donald Trumblee Frances Thornton James E. Demarest Nancy Moore Chuck Turner Mike VanHouten Charles R. Dies Stan Moore Peter VanMiddlesworth Nia Santos Vos Linda Dole Geri Morgan Elsie VanNess Vania Word Dr. Donald Wathen Leonard E. Wanzer VanHattum Family 13 30
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