Obituaries
Marjorie Alice (Russell) Millard
Apr 3, 2025
Marjorie Millard, a cherished wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.
Marge was born October 24, 1936, in Olivet, Michigan to Russell H. and Margrethe (Russell) Rice. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and in the early 50’s and 60’s was employed at Miller Jewelry in downtown Battle Creek. Marjorie retired from the...
Joseph Oliver "Pete" Ashley
Mar 27, 2025
Joseph Oliver “Pete” Ashley, 89 of North Fort Myers, FL passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. Joe/Pete was born in Lake Providence, LA. to William Cleveland Ashley and Mildred Faye Barmore.
The family moved many times throughout his childhood including Fl., Ms., Az., and Or. While in Grants Pass, OR he was on the varsity football team and the drum major...
Myron L. Dunham
Apr 12, 2025
Myron L. Dunham, 68, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Myron was born October 30, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Henry L. and Alice Clara (Chambers) Dunham. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Technician College for two years. Myron was...
Vaughna Louise (Adams) Layton
Apr 10, 2025
Vaughna L. Layton, 93, of Battle Creek, died April 10, 2025, at NorthPointe Woods, Pineview Assisted Living.
Vaughna was born November 12, 1931, in Holly, MI to Sheral D. and Onolea B. (Clapp) Adams. She graduated from Howell High School and one-week later, married John (Jack) Layton in June of 1949. They raised their children in Howell. Vaughna worked at several...
Mary Elizabeth Scheinfeldt
Apr 8, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Goff) Scheinfeldt
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma, Friend
It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth (Goff) Scheinfeldt, who left this world peacefully on April 8, 2025 at the age of 77.
Born on July 7, 1947 in Wauseon, OH to Fred and Janet (Jackman) Goff. Mary graduated from high school in Douglas,...
Carol Ann Rasmussen
Apr 4, 2025
Carol Ann Rasmussen, 82, entered into eternal rest on April 4, 2025.
Born in 1942, Carol’s early life was marked by hardship, loss, and adversity. She was born out of wedlock and never knew her father as a father—believing for much of her life that he was her uncle. She endured abuse and, as a young woman, was placed in a...
Robert Gene "Bob" Paulson
Apr 3, 2025
Robert Gene “Bob” Paulson, 87, of Battle Creek sadly left our world Thursday, April 3, 2025, after a life richly lived.
Bob was born August 10, 1937, in Battle Creek, son to Frederick and Winifred Paulson and was one of eight children. At age 15, he began working for his family business, Paulson’s Auto Electric. He was a graduate of Battle...
Jerri Ann Williams
Apr 3, 2025
Jerri Ann Williams, 72, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home, with her family at her side, on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Jerri was born June 14, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Sherman and Lena (Jackson) Beene. She was a 1970 graduate of Pennfield High School and a lifelong area resident. Jerri was a stay-at-home mom and...
John Michael Robertson
Mar 30, 2025
John Michael Robertson, 43, of Battle Creek, Michigan died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025, joining his father, “John R” and family in heaven.
John was born June 19, 1981, in Battle Creek, the son of John Craig and Leslie Ann (Skertic) Robertson. He was a 2000 graduate of Lakeview High School, where he was a proud member of the State...
Patsy Jane "Pat" Williams
Mar 29, 2025
Patsy Jane “Pat” Williams, 78, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Union City.
Pat was born September 23, 1946, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ellis C. and Leida J. (Samis) Williams. She was a 1964 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Pat was employed for 23 years at Denso...
James Jefferson "Jeff" Dotson
Mar 28, 2025
James Jefferson “Jeff” Dotson, 62, of Battle Creek and formerly of Athens, MI died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.
Jeff was born May 11, 1962, in Dayton, Tennessee to Clyde William “Billy” and Neva Ruth “Jo” (Newman) Dotson, Sr. He grew up in Dayton, Tennessee. Jeff was self-employed and specialized in roofing and logging.
Surviving are...
Linda Sue Okerlund
Mar 26, 2025
In Beloved Memory of Linda Sue Okerlund. Born September 18, 1951 in Battle Creek, she passed away March 26, 2025. A loving and gentle mother to Michelle Stemaly, Brad Allen and Shannon Okerlund. Linda enjoyed reading God’s word and sharing her love for God. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Porter; her stepfather, Ray Porter; and two...
Edward L. Harmon, Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
Edward Lee Harmon JR, April 24th, 1969 – March 26th, 2025. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Born in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated high school from Homer, Michigan. He then converted to a Spartan Fan while graduating from Michigan State University as an Electrical Technician. He served this country as a Marine while stationed in...
Peter J. Graham
Mar 26, 2025
Peter John Graham passed away in the early hours of March 26, 2025, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.
Pete was born on August 2, 1938, to Arthur and Barbara (Barss) Graham in Worcester, MA. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1956 and joined the U.S Army, serving in Korea, after the Armistice. Soon after his discharge, he married Felecia...
Kevin Paul Reilly
Mar 23, 2025
Kevin Paul Reilly, age 69 of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on February 6, 1956, the son of Eugene and Loretta Reilly. Kevin graduated from Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He retired from the Ralston Purina Co. in...
Jack B. Standish
Mar 23, 2025
Jack Standish peacefully passed away on March 23, 2025, at Ashford Court Senior Living in Westland, MI, at the age of 88. Jack was born February 12, 1937 in Battle Creek, MI to Joseph and Fannie Mae. After High School, Jack served his country as a Military Policeman in the US Army. After his service, Jack married and had two...
Jeanette Alice (Scholten) Campbell
Mar 22, 2025
Jeanette Alice (Scholten) Campbell, age 99 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Farleigh’s Senior Care Home, Michigan House after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure and Dementia. Jeanette was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 8, 1925, the daughter of Henry J....
Bobbi Jo Hopkins
Mar 21, 2025
Bobbi Jo Hopkins, 59 of Battle Creek, MI passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 21, 2025.
Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. and Elvie L. (Frost) Rowden. She is survived by her husband, Todd M. Hopkins of Battle Creek; step-sons, Joshua M. Hopkins of Lansing, Skyler A. Hopkins of Delton and Brandon T.M. Hopkins of...
Elaine Kay Fitzgerald
Mar 18, 2025
Elaine Kay Fitzgerald, 78, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Elaine was born January 20, 1947 in Chicago to Edward and Anne (Tara) Poya. She was a die-hard Cubs fan and her motto was “Go Cubs Go!” She was a stay-at-home mom while raising her children and then became a teacher’s aide at their school. She loved animals...
J. William "Bill" Fry
Mar 17, 2025
J. William "Bill" Fry passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. He was preceded 10 days earlier by his wife, Gloria, after nearly 75 years of marriage.
Bill was born in Kalamazoo, the son of Ferrel and Dorothy (Hutchens) Fry. R.N,
As a youth, he was a paper boy and a boy scout who excelled in first aid. He earned the distinction...
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