James H. Zdunic Jr.

James H. Zdunic, Jr. Battle Creek James H. Zdunic, Jr., 66, of Battle Creek, died August 16, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. He was born May 28, 1943, the son of James H. and Betty (Brockway) Zdunic in Owosso. James served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Battle Creek Enquirer after 20 years in the circulation department. While at the Enquirer he was a Circulation Manager and received many awards and recognitions. James is survived by his wife, Nancy (Reynolds) Zdunic of Battle Creek; children, James H. (Michelle) Zdunic III of Florence, Kentucky, Matt A. Zdunic, Marcie L. (Jeffrey) Douglas, Joshua A. Zdunic, Becci (Dusty) Woodbury-Hoffman and William Woodbury, all of Battle Creek and Scott (Mindy) Henderson of Jacksonville, Florida; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Kathy Halsey of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nora (Holmes) Zdunic; his parents; brothers, George Zdunic, Thomas Zdunic; and sister, Linda Vandercook. As a teenager, James twice won the state championship in boxing and wrestling. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing and listening to country and bluegrass music, golf, fishing, karaoke and playing bingo at American Legion Post #54. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a friend to everyone. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4:00 p.m. and 6 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Shaw Funeral Home. Services will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment, Middlebury Cemetery, Ovid. Memorials may go to Good Samaritan Hospice Residence or Parkinson Foundation. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com