Obituaries
Alice G. Jennings
Feb 28, 2024
Alice Gwendolyn Jennings died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at The Upjohn Care Facility of the Heritage Community surrounded by her family. She was 92. Born June 11, 1931 to Helen and Hugh Jenkins, she was the eldest of seven children. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State Teachers College in Terre...
Kimiko Yamada Petersen
Feb 27, 2024
Kimiko Petersen, 92, of Holland, Michigan, and formerly of Richland, Michigan, died on February 27, 2024 at Freedom Village in Holland, Michigan.
Kimiko was born on December 15, 1931 in Taiwan to Komaichi and Tamiko Yamada and moved to Osaka Japan in her pre-teen years. When she was in her 20s, she moved to America and enrolled in cosmetology school in Battle Creek....
Dorothy A. Sloan
Feb 27, 2024
Dorothy Ann “Doti” (Ellis) Sloan, 84, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, February 27, 2024 with family by her side under the care of Centrica Hospice.
Doti was born December 23, 1939 in Johnson City, Tennessee to Zanna and Mary Ruth (Branscomb) Ellis. Doti enjoyed spending time with her husband before his passing, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. As a small...
Ronald A. "Ron" Funk
Feb 25, 2024
Ronald A. “Ron” Funk passed away peacefully at his home with family at his side on Sunday evening, February 25, 2024.
Ron was born in Battle Creek on May 31, 1939 the son of Donald O. and Mildred M. (DeMond) Funk. He faithfully served as a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserves and retired from Clark Equipment after...
Beatrice V. Allison
Feb 25, 2024
Beatrice V. Allison, 96, of Cerecso, passed away February 25, 2024. Beatrice was born December 27, 1927 on the family farm in Harper Creek to Herbert and Laura (Brenner) Bishop, Sr. She graduated from Marshall High School and then married Joseph Allison on November 27, 1948. She worked a variety of jobs, including Percy Jones Hospital, as a realtor, but...
Randolph R. "Randy" Beller
Feb 25, 2024
Randolph R. "Randy" Beller, age 65 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday morning, February 25, 2024. He was born in Battle Creek on April 20, 1958, the son of Robert C. and Ellenore (Jones) Beller. Randy truly enjoyed being in the outdoor, astrology, and listening to his “Rock” music. He loved challenging his grandkids & attending their events, and spending...
Andrea C. Parker
Feb 24, 2024
Andrea Clay Bulkley Parker (Bink), born Medford Oregon September 23, 1955, passed away February 24, 2024 after a long illness. Second of 4 children born to Dr. Andrew D. Bulkley and Dorris Taylor Bulkley, she is survived by sisters Sarah (Bernhardt) of Ridgefield CT, Abigal (Roberts) of Hatfield MA, brother, Duncan L. Bulkley of Tucson AZ, and husband Steven D....
Walter "Dick" Harrison
Feb 21, 2024
Walter Richard “Dick” Harrison passed away on February 21, 2024 at the age of 93. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Augusta, Michigan, one of 11 children born to Walter Clark and Flora (Gamble) Harrison. Dick attended W.K. Kellogg Agricultural School, graduating in 1948.
He resided in Barry County since 1964. At that time he became involved in...
Douglas "Doug" Wayne Kneser
Feb 21, 2024
Douglas "Doug" Wayne Kneser passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the age of 72. He passed peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with kidney and heart disease. We will all miss his sense of humor, endless lectures, and fun-loving personality, but most of all we will just miss him.
Doug was born and raised...
Leslie Jean Lewis
Feb 19, 2024
Leslie Jean Lewis, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. She was born in Sturgis, Michigan on September 21, 1976, the daughter of David W. and Patricia S. (Kilpatrick) Merkle. Leslie faithfully served her country as a member of the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Sgt. First Class.
Leslie had a great love for the...
Clifford G. Simpson, Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
Clifford G. Simpson Jr. was called home on February 16, 2024. He was born August 26, 1960. A lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Clifford graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1979. He was employed with Mr Steaks, which then became Finley’s for 28 years until medical reasons forced him to retire. Clifford was a Colon Cancer Survivor and was...
Hilda R. Jones
Feb 16, 2024
Hilda R. Jones, 92, of Battle Creek, died February 16, 2024. Born on April 11, 1931 in Yankee Springs, MI, the daughter of Orin J. and M. Alice (Pierce). She retired from Comerica Bank in April of 1992 after 30+ years, mostly in human resources. She started with Security National Bank and also worked 5 ½ years at Macy’s...
John P. Kuch
Feb 14, 2024
John P. Kuch, 85, of Hickory Corners, died February 14, 2024. John was born September 21, 1938 in Ann Arbor and was raised by John and Josephine Kuch. He graduated from Kalamazoo College and worked as an insurance adjuster in the local area for many years before his retirement.
John, along with his wife Martha, traveled to the Evart Music...
Ronald W. Brown
Feb 14, 2024
Ronald W. Brown, 75, of Richland, died February 14, 2024. Ronald was born January 25, 1949 in Kalamazoo to William and Janet (VanderVeen) Brown. He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service he worked 23 years for the Upjohn Company. Ronald...
Joyce Ann "Joey" Englert
Feb 13, 2024
Joyce Ann “Joey” Englert, age 67 of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on May 6, 1956, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Wilson) Davis and graduated from Harper Creek High School. Joey worked at E.P.I. for several years and then started her own antique business traveling to many flea markets and...
Ileen "Amina" Guy
Feb 12, 2024
Amina Guy, born Ileen Marie Henry gained her wings on Monday February 12, 2024. Amina was born January 29, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Charles Henry Jr. and Iva (Corlew) Henry.
Amina attended Battle Creek Public Schools and completed her education graduating from Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
In her early years she worked at Community...
Vaughn Thomas "Tom" Gresly
Feb 12, 2024
Vaughn Thomas “Tom” Gresly, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was known to friends as Tom and with affectionate nicknames of “Gres” and “Swamp Thing”. Tom was born on August 1, 1943, in Battle Creek, MI to LaVern and Marion (Balcom) Gresly. He was a proud Bearcat as he was a member...
Dawn Irene Kellogg
Feb 12, 2024
Dawn Irene Kellogg passed away quietly at home February 12, 2024. She was born August 5, 1948 to William “Bill” and Catherine Kellogg.
She is survived by her son, Samuel Rutter of Dundee, MI; grandchildren, Paris Rutter, Catherine Rutter and Stephen Rutter all of Dundee, MI; brother, Brian (Marilyn) Kellogg of Grand Haven, MI; and nephews, Justin Kellogg of Grand Haven,...
Shirley Jean Sebright
Feb 11, 2024
Shirley Jean Sebright, age 87 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday evening, February 11, 2024 at the University of Michigan Hospital. Shirley was born February 15, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Donald Bradley and Lillian (Costen) Bassler. She attended Battle Creek Central High School and worked for several years at the P.N.A. and the Eagles.
Shirley was...
Eileen J. Lum
Feb 11, 2024
Eileen June Lum, 73, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on February 11, 2024. Eileen was born June 13, 1950 in Battle Creek to Charles and Betty (Hodgson) Masters. She worked many jobs throughout her life including the Weston Biscuit Co, Kellogg Company, Hudson’s and Baker Bros Cleaners. She enjoyed playing softball, shopping, dancing, cooking and was...
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