Obituaries
Idamae (Barnes) Wyman
May 23, 2025
Idamae (Barnes) Wyman, age 88 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo on Friday evening, May 23, 2025. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 31, 1936, the daughter of Donald and Roberta (Pond) Barton and graduated from Mattawan High School. Ida worked for many years as a caregiver at several Adult Foster Care Homes...
Josephine "Jo" Carol Schils
May 20, 2025
Josephine “Jo” Carol Schils of Battle Creek, Michigan died May 20, 2025. She was born September 16, 1929 in Marquette, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and LaFerne Hurst. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Sylvia), Brian (Sheila), Don (Julie), Dean and three grandchildren, Dane, Tauri and Pari. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Schils and brother,...
Karol Owen
May 19, 2025
Karol was a devoted husband to Mary Lou & a loving father to Kurt Owen (Michelle), Kathy McNally (James), & Kim Owen (Wayne).
A tool & die maker at General Motors for 25 years. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures - bowling with the gang, golfing with friends, & hunting/fishing with his father-in-law. Karol took great pride in his meticulous...
Michael Alan Couey, Jr.
May 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael Alan Couey Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Alan Couey Jr., who left us on May 15, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan, at the age of 53. Michael was born on April 18, 1972, in New Mexico to Michael Couey Sr. and Pamela (Chris) Shafe.
He is survived by his...
Angus E. Gilley
May 15, 2025
Angus E. Gilley, 94 yrs old, of Battle Creek, MI, surrounded by his family, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 15, 2025. He was born in Century, FL on June 19, 1930 the son of Angus and Bessie (Garrett) Gilley. Angus was an Army Veteran, retired from Clark Equipment as a journeyman machinist,...
Sharon Lee Clark
May 13, 2025
Sharon Lee Clark, 71, of Battle Creek, died May 13, 2025. Sharon was born March 14, 1954 in Flint, MI to Robert and Marjorie (Randall) Blasdell. She graduated from high school and worked many jobs, most recently as a title clerk. Sharon enjoyed doing arts and crafts, farming and working in her garden. She especially loved her rose plants.
Sharon is...
Waleed Hall
May 11, 2025
Basala Waleed Hall was born April 15, 1981. He loved his family and his kids. He enjoyed singing and spending time with family. Waleed worked 5 years at the Veterans Administration and was a dedicated, dependable employee.
Waleed’s life was taken on May 11, 2025. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025 at New...
Sheila Marie McLaughlin
May 9, 2025
Sheila Marie McLaughlin, age 58 of Battle Creek passed away Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025 at the Laurels of Bedford. Affectionately known as “Sheila E”, Sheila was born in Battle Creek on December 14, 1966 the daughter of Dorsey Lee and Maggie Virginia McLaughlin. She was the middle child. Sheila enjoyed cooking, listening/dancing to music, and loving on her kids...
James Patrick "Jim" Hayes
May 9, 2025
James Patrick Hayes, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully at Heritage Assisted Living on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Jim was born October 25, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of John Max Hayes and Martha Okeneske Hayes. He grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan and was a 1959 graduate of St. Phillip Catholic Central High School.
James Patrick Hayes was...
Carolyn Taylor
May 9, 2025
Carolyn Taylor, 89 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Legacy at the Oaks, Battle Creek. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on January 8, 1936, the daughter of Ted and Estelle (Morris) Darnell.
Carolyn married Robert L. “Bob” Taylor on August 21, 1953 in Battle Creek; he sadly preceded her in death on March...
Eltruda Mae "Trudy" (Evans) Sellers-Cathcart
May 7, 2025
Eltruda “Trudy” Mae Sellers-Cathcart (Evans), 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan peacefully went to be with the Lord at Centrica Rose Arbor Place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Trudy was born March 14, 1937, in East Chicago, Indiana to Walter and Lilith Dalena (Harris) Evans. She grew up in Hammond, Indiana, where she was a 1955 graduate of Hammond Technical Vocational High...
Michael John "Mike" Quartermaine
May 6, 2025
Michael John Quartermaine, 84 of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully at home, with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Mike was born June 20, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harry, and Velma “June” (Coleman) Quartermaine. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1958 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School. Mike honorably served our...
Charles "Chuck" Kanitz
May 5, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Kanitz, age 81 of Battle Creek unexpectedly went to be with his Lord & Savior on Monday evening, May 5, 2025. Chuck was born September 12, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Elby Kanitz Jr and Marie (Ellis) Kanitz as their first-born child. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, a step-mother, Tillie...
Frank Edward Hendrickson
May 4, 2025
Frank Edward Hendrickson, 71, a lifetime Battle Creek resident, collapsed and died unexpectedly at home, on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Frank was born October 11, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of William Gerald and Virginia Joan (McCauley) Hendrickson. He grew up in Battle Creek, attended St. Philip Catholic Schools for 12 years, graduating with the Class of 1971. Frank...
Carolyn C. Christ
May 2, 2025
On Friday evening, 5/2/25, surrounded by her family at home, Carolyn Carr Christ left this world and was embraced in God’s loving arms. Carolyn's family is grateful for her life, and her legacy of love.
A full obituary will be shared at a later time at www.farleyestesdowdle.com
A celebration of life is planned for 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27th at the First...
Joseph Paul "Joe" Carpenter
Apr 28, 2025
Joseph Paul “Joe” Carpenter, 75, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, April 28, 2025.
Joe was born December 10, 1949, the son of Jack Pershing and Addie Leona (Tobias) Carpenter. He was a graduate of Harper Creek High School. He worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad for many years in different capacities. Joe was an extremely talented tattoo artist and illustrated...
Myrna Ann Warsop
Apr 27, 2025
Myrna Ann (Lee) Warsop passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, 27 April 2025 from Cancer, surrounded by her loved ones at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.
Myrna was born on 27 February 1936 just north of Athens, Michigan to Anna Elizabeth (Myers) Lee and Ray Love Lee. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, husband, Daniel Lee Warsop, sisters, Thelma...
Steve Varnell
Apr 25, 2025
Steve Varnell of Richland, Michigan died peacefully at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Steve was born in Flint, Michigan on December 15, 1956, to Robert A. and Mary Frances Varnell. He attended Flint Northern High School and graduated from Ferris State University. He work in Offset printing from college until his retirement in August of 2022.
Steve...
Cynthia Marie "Cindy" (Lepper) Lamb
Apr 25, 2025
Cynthia Marie “Cindy” (Lepper) Lamb, 69, of Battle Creek, Michigan died April 25, 2025, after a short illness.
Cindy was born March 24, 1956, in Battle Creek to Robert E. and Mary Margo (Grose) Lepper. She grew up in Battle Creek attending Verona Elementary, W.K. Kellogg Junior High and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1974. Cindy was a...
Robert Hoyle Kerr
Apr 24, 2025
Robert Hoyle “Bob” Kerr, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with his family at his side.
Bob was born March 1, 1939, in Maryville, Tennessee to Ira Raymond and Vola Elizabeth (King) Kerr. He grew up in Highland Park, Michigan and graduated from Highland Park High School. He served in the U.S. Army...
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