Eldon and Emma Draime met in Battle Creek in 1945 and married in 1946. Eldon was born in Vincennes, IN, and originally came to Michigan to play basketball at Western Michigan University under Coach Buck Reed. He served in the Army from 1941-1945 and then returned to...

Eleanor was the oldest of 17 children and was born and raised in Kent County. She attended Barry County Normal School and earned her education degree at Western Michigan University. Eleanor met Leo while teaching summer school in Valparaiso and living in the boarding...

In 1998, the Urbandale/Level Park Area Business Association (ULABA) established this scholarship in the name of Elnora A. Bowers. Elnora was the former Secretary and a Charter Member of the ULABA.

Ethel Denton Groos was born in New York. She attended Cornell University – one of the few institutions at the time that offered fine arts courses with a full liberal arts curriculum – where she met Richard Groos. They moved to Hastings, Michigan in the late 1950’s,...

Jerris Finkbeiner was an employee of Kellogg Community College for over 25 years, retiring as the Secretary in the Learning Resource Center. She participated in many different choral activities, including a lunchtime choir and a musical. She is also known to have...

Tom Franke and his family have been a driving force for the preservation and advancement of the Marshall community for decades, playing integral roles in Marshall Public Schools, the Marshall Community Foundation, the Franke Center for the Arts, and more.

Born in the Upper Peninsula to parents of Cornish descent, Elizabeth moved with her family to Sacramento when she was four. Following her father’s premature death, her mother moved back to Michigan. Elizabeth graduated from high school in 1933, then attended Northern...

Hazel Sigsworth Lewis was born November 10, 1917 to George Walker and Mary Jane Hanna-SIgsworth in Houghton, Michigan. She had three siblings, brother Addison George Sigsworth and sisters Maude Bell-Meyers and Gwendolyn Mac Sigsworth-Hatch. At eight years of age,...

This scholarship was established by Rose Christof in 2013 to honor her father and mother, Herman and Erna. Rose’s was a life well-lived. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and attended St. Priscilla Catholic school until the age of 9 when her family bought and moved...

Jill Stewart worked at KCC from 1994 until 2003. She began as the Evening Director for the Branch Academic Center. In January of 1995, Jill became the Director of the Grahl Center. She remained in that position until she retired in July of 2003. While Jill worked at...

John Lane was born, raised and lived his whole life in Battle Creek. After graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1972, John attended Kellogg Community College for two years. There, he received an Associates in Applied Science in Electronics...

John Harvey Kellogg was born on February 26, 28152 in Tyrone, Michigan. He moved to Battle Creek when he was four years old. In 1866, Ellen and James White opened a Health Reform Institute; recognizing the potential of Mr. Kellogg, they financed his medical studies...

John Burke was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Emilia Burke was a retired teacher in the Battle Creek School District.

John Victor Phares was born on August 25, 1925, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Blanch and Edgar Phares. He grew up in Benton Harbor and attended school there during his early school years. In high school he participated in the high school band, basketball, and...

Judy Ann Mullens was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 19, 1964. She attended Springfield School through 4th grade and then moved to Athens, Michigan, where she graduated in 1982. She graduated from both Wright Beauty Academy and Argubright Business...

Kay White received her Bachelor’s of Science from Los Angeles University and her Master’s Degree in Community College Education at Western Michigan University. In 1961, she married Leon White and they raised a son and daughter together. Her career began at the Los...

Kim Cortright was a Battle Creek Central High alumni. He loved to swim and was a member of the swim team in high school. He was also active in high school journalism. Kim was involved with Battle Creek youth and helped establish a safe “hang-out” for kids after...

Randall Lawrence Kopf was born on August 10, 1957 to parents Robert and Norma Kopf in Pontiac, Michigan. Randy had four siblings: Kimberly Kopf, Patricia Kopf Hayward, Ken Kopf and Kelly Kopf Dutcher. After graduating from Southfield Lathrop High School, Randy worked...

Lewis Weimer was born in Tekonsha; he was a farmer in Fredonia Township, later operating a dairy and grain farm in Emmett Township. The recipient of the Michigan State Farmer of the Year Award in 1963, he retired in 1975 and move to Gull Lake. Alta Weimer was born in...

Lindsay B. Draime received his associate’s degree in business administration from KCC in 1972, his Bachelors of Business degree in marketing and finance/business law minors from WMU in 1973, and his Master of Arts degree teaching in community college business...

Lois L. Brown was born on October 1, 1954 in Charlotte, Michigan. She grew up in Nashville, Michigan and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1972; her brother and sister also attended Maple Valley High School. Lois attended KCC in 1973, where she met John...

Lois L. Brown was born on October 1, 1954 in Charlotte, Michigan. She grew up in Nashville, Michigan and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1972; her brother and sister also attended Maple Valley High School. Lois attended KCC in 1973, where she met John...

Marie Billeter held KCC in special esteem. She had a special interest in classical and operatic music, travel, and giving material assistance with minimum fanfare to the needy. She loved beauty, no matter in what form – music (especially voice), scenery, animals and...

This scholarship is awarded annually to a student in the Nursing program who exhibits strong volunteer experience.

Melvin Dush graduated from Hillsdale High School and worked at Kellogg Company for 46 years, spending 20 of those as a visitor guide. When he retired in 1967, he was a supervisor of the stores control department. Melvin enjoyed gardening, being in the outdoors, and...

Mrs. Rosetta M. Andrews Scholarship of Encouragement was established in 2022 by her daughter and KCC alum Joyce Andrews-Mckinney. Ms. Rosetta was born to Marion and Margaret. She was the eldest of nine children. Rosetta was 14 years old when she and her younger...

The Parnell “Bud” Clark Scholarship was established by his family in 2022 in his memory. Bud grew up in Muncie, IN. He graduated from Burris High School and then Ball State University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education and Education Administration. His first...

Pharailde and Victor moved to the United States shortly after they were married. In 1926, Victor formed Thorrez & Maes Manufacturing Company (along with Camiel and Henry Thorrez.) In 1948, the company, which employed over 250 workers, reorganized as C. Thorrez...

The Post 54 American Legion was established in 1921 in Battle Creek. The American Legion is a nonprofit organization of United States war veterans; while it is primarily a veterans organization, they are involved in local community projects.