Obituaries
Pearl E. (Mercer) Walden
Aug 12, 2024
Pearl E. (Mercer) Walden, age 100 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on March 14, 1924, the daughter of Edwin and Anna (Kellogg) Mercer and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1942. After graduating high school, Pearl worked at the Weston Biscuit Company until 1956.
Pearl...
Jack A. Houtkooper
Aug 11, 2024
Jack A. Houtkooper, 78, of Richland, MI. died August 11th, 2024. Jack was born April 26th, 1946 in Kalamazoo to Orrin and Johanna (Smit) Houtkooper. He graduated high school from Portage Central and went on to attend college at Ferris State University. Jack was an area businessman, owning several businesses over the years including: King Motor Co., JH Kooper Used...
Mary Suzanne (Smith) "Suzie" Schmitzer
Aug 11, 2024
Mary Suzanne “Suzie” (Smith) Schmitzer, 86, died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Suzie was born July 5, 1938, in Marshall, Michigan to Elsworth “Al” and Mary Virginia (McDonald) Smith. She grew up in Marshall and was a 1956 graduate of Marshall High School. She was employed at...
Shirley Jean Price (Hungerford)
Aug 11, 2024
Shirley Jean Price went home peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
She was born February 9, 1932 in Decatur, IL to her parents Melvin and Cora (Wilkinson) Wisnasky. As a young teenager her parents moved to Kalamazoo, MI where her father purchased Bayview Restaurant on Gull Lake. She spent many summers there helping her parents with the restaurant. This is where...
Mary Margaret (McGrath) Thomas
Aug 11, 2024
Mary Margaret (McGrath) Thomas, 74, of Battle Creek went home to be with our Lord surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Mary was born June 15, 1950 in Battle Creek to Vincent and Kathleen (Gordier) McGrath and graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her amazing roses. She is well known...
Anne Irene (Smith) Greenman
Aug 11, 2024
Anne Greenman, 85, died at home on August 11, 2024, with everlasting love in her heart for her family and friends.
She was born on August 6, 1939, to Jack and Noreen (Tobin) Smith and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. She graduated from St. Philip High School in 1957.
Anne married Ed Greenman on May 9, 1959, at St. Philip...
Robert Lee Godde
Aug 8, 2024
Robert Lee “Bob” Godde, 88, of Augusta passed away August 8, 2024.
Bob was born in Battle Creek on August 21, 1935 to Elbert and Elva (Manchin) Godde. He served his country honorably for four years in the Navy. Later, he went on to retire from General Motors in Lansing after 25 years with the company. In his younger years, Bob...
William F. "Bill" Norris
Aug 8, 2024
William “Bill” Fredrick Norris, 79, of Dowling, Michigan passed on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Woodlawn Meadows Memory Care in Hastings.
Bill was born April 14, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the first of four sons born to William and Iola (Stone) Norris. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, following graduation from Battle Creek Central High School in 1963, serving at Guantanamo...
Walter Ray Petty
Aug 6, 2024
Walter "Walt" Petty, age 75, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 6, 2024. He was born on December 28, 1948 to Donald & June (Hurley) Petty in Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1967 and then served in the Army as Military Police in Vietnam from May 9, 1968, to December 12, 1969. After Vietnam,...
Newman W. McNatt
Aug 5, 2024
Newman W. McNatt passed away at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital at the age of 95 of natural causes on August 5, 2024. Such a kind man has passed on to be with his family, friends and savior that have passed on before him. He outlived most of his family and friends.
Newman “Wade” McNatt worked for Michigan Carton Company for approximately...
Jamie L. (Mason) Dentler
Aug 5, 2024
Jamie L. (Mason) Dentler, age 48 of Battle Creek sadly passed away Monday evening, August 5, 2024 at the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born in Battle Creek on November 15, 1975, and was the loving daughter of Lyle and Jill (Sines) Mason.
Jamie is survived by her son, Harley Dentler; her parents, Lyle and Jill Mason; and her brother,...
Robert Ernest Williamson
Aug 5, 2024
Robert E. Williamson, 70. of Battle Creek passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 surrounded by family.
Robert was born October 12, 1953 in Battle Creek. After high school, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. In his younger years, he enjoyed working on cars, bowling, and doing yardwork. Most of all, he loved being a grandpa and spending...
Virginia May Russell
Aug 5, 2024
Virginia May Russell, age 88 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, August 5, 2024. She was born in Marshall, Michigan on April 19, 1936, the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Bush) Kenworthy. Virginia enjoyed being in the outdoors, going to yard sales & to the casino, but most of all she loved spending time with...
Michelle Lynn (Hite) Jones
Aug 4, 2024
Michelle Lynn (Hite) Jones, 52, of Galesburg, Michigan, died at home with her family at her side on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Michelle was born July 14, 1972, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Vestle Ray and Patty Lois (Landers) Hite. She grew up in Galesburg and was a member of the Galesburg-Augusta Class of 1990. Michelle was last employed...
Sean R. Korloch
Aug 3, 2024
Sean R. Korloch, 50, died tragically on August 3, 2024. Sean was born March 22, 1974 in Battle Creek to Richard and Gloria (Smith) Korloch. He completed high school and went on to marry the former Jennifer Taylor on July 7, 2001. Sean worked as a fiber optic technician for Midwest Communications for 27 years.
Sean is survived by his loving...
Ruby N. Lovelace
Aug 2, 2024
Ruby N. Lovelace, 93, of Battle Creek passed away August 2, 2024.
Ruby was born September 23, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL to Russel Carl and Ruby Esther (Aken) Stewart. She was very active with her husband, Roy Lovelace in Pennfield Little League Football. She also enjoyed quilting. Ruby especially loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
Ruby is survived...
Russell Paul Minehart
Jul 31, 2024
Russell Paul Minehart, 66, of Delton, MI, passed away into God’s graces on July 31, 2024. Russ was born on April 17, 1958 to Harry and Betty (Comerer) Minehart in Kalamazoo, MI. From a young age Russ had an insatiable curiosity about the world and it was clear he would be a lifelong learner. After graduating from Comstock High School...
Louis Anson Ramsdell
Jul 31, 2024
Louis Anson Ramsdell, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Louis was born July 24, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Howard and Mildred Pauline (Wyble) Ramsdell. He grew up in the Climax-Scotts area and graduated from Climax High School. Louis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 - 1970 at Fort...
Vipin "Sunny" Kumar Singh
Jul 31, 2024
Vipin “Sunny” Kumar Singh, 70, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 in Battle Creek, MI. He was born June 24, 1954 to John and Florence Singh in Jabalpur, India. On July 16, 1983 he married Bernice Gilroy in Battle Creek, MI. He touched the lives of many through his remarkable journey and unwavering...
Dr. Howard Lewis Ely, DDS
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Howard Lewis Ely, DDS, age 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Marshall Villa in Marshall, Michigan.
Howard was born February 29, 1936, in Villa Grove, Illinois, the son of Everett James and Marjorie Ruth (Lewis) Ely. He grew up in Villa Grove and moved to Danville, Illinois his senior year, graduating from Danville...
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