Obituaries
Robert William "Bob" Murphy
Jun 7, 2024
Robert William “Bob” Murphy beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend died peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2024.
Bob was born April 16, 1953 in Saginaw Michigan to Leon and Clara Murphy. It was his father, Leon, who introduced Bob to the game of golf that would become his lifelong passion. Bob played football, basketball, and golf for Saginaw St...
Joanne Kaye (Gothberg) Sessions
Jun 6, 2024
Joanne Sessions, 87, of Battle Creek, died peacefully at home after a short illness on June 6, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters.
Joanne was born on October 20, 1936, in Battle Creek, to Edna and Ernest Gothberg. Joanne was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Joe Sessions, that year. She...
Sandra L. "Sandy" (Sessions) Determann
Jun 6, 2024
Sandra Lee “Sandy” (Sessions) Determann, 76, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Legacy at the Oaks, on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Sandy was born September 15, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Colin G. and Leona Mae (Marsh) Sessions. She was a lifelong Battle Creek resident, (or as Sandy used to say, “From Womb to Tomb”) and a 1965...
Paul M. Jones
Jun 4, 2024
Paul M. Jones, 70, of Marshall, died June 4, 2024. A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Biak Ceu
Jun 4, 2024
Biak Ceu, beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away in Battle Creek, MI, on June 4, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1968, in Lumbang, Myanmar, to Ci Mang & Thur Iang.
In his journey through life, Biak encountered both joy and sorrow. Despite the loss of his beloved spouse in 2011, he leaves behind a legacy of love and...
Annie M. (Komarck) Ure
Jun 2, 2024
Annie Margaret (Komarck) Ure, 99, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living.
Annie was born January 2, 1925, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Frank G. and Anna H. (Frcak) Komarck. She was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Anna worked in the family...
Maxine Fay Brust
May 30, 2024
Maxine F. Brust, age 67 of Climax passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday morning, May 30, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on August 2, 1956, the daughter of John and Neoma (Malone) Rudd. Maxine loved her dogs, cookouts, and spending time with her family.
Maxine married Jon Charles Brust in...
Merri Gale Beebe
May 29, 2024
Merri Gale Beebe, 65, of Paw Paw, MI, died on Wednesday morning May 29, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Merri was born December 29, 1958 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1977 and earned a bachelor’s degree in paper engineering from Western Michigan University. She was an employee of James...
Robert P. Walton
May 27, 2024
Robert Paul Walton “Big Bob," 64, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in his home.
Robert was born on August 12, 1959 the son of Lawrence Calvin Walton and Laura Lee Burt. He graduated from Lakeview High School and worked many years at Howard Johnson and Battle Creek Inn. Then became employed as a salesman with ABC...
Mary F. Vanderwall
May 27, 2024
MARY VANDERWALL
It is with great sadness the family of Mary VanderWall, 95, announces her passing on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born Mary Frances Noah to Harold and Mary (Leach) Noah on August 26, 1928 in Wayland, Michigan. Mary attended Thornapple-Kellogg schools, graduating in 1947.
Mary was classy with a little...
Ernest "Jack" "Ernie" Hubbard Jr.
May 26, 2024
Ernest Jack Hubbard, Jr passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. His wife of 54 years, Frances Ann Hubbard (Noble), was by his side. Surviving are his wife Fran, sons Anthony J Hubbard (Kay) of Richland, MI, and Jeffrey A Hubbard (Sandi McMillin) of Saint Charles, MO, grandchildren Erika, Nathan, William, Olivia, and Sophia, siblings Dennis Hubbard (Shirley), Linda Howard (Michael),...
Kathleen Lyon
May 25, 2024
Kathleen Lyon, age 78 of Battle Creek, passed away May 25, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born on Dec. 9, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Dorotha (McConnohie) Daly. She graduated from Pennfield High School in 1964 and went on to earn an associate's degree. While working full time for the...
Robert T. Sackrider
May 23, 2024
Robert T. “Bob” Sackrider, 92, of Battle Creek passed away May 23, 2024 following a brief illness.
Born on January 24, 1932 in Battle Creek to Ard T. and Bernice A.(King) Sackrider, Bob was a lifelong resident, leaving his mark in the halls of Battle Creek High School, where he was a standout athlete and scholar, graduating in 1950. He also...
David A. Wood
May 23, 2024
David Allen Wood, 71, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Butterfly Oasis in Kalamazoo with his brother and sister-in-law by his side and with the support of the caring staff, Amber, Jenny, Jordan, Brianna, and the special directors, Lisa and husband, Don.
David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Thomas Wood, and his...
Thelma Sue Hosack
May 22, 2024
Thelma Sue “Susie” Hosack, 62, passed away May 22, 2024. Susie was born November 3, 1961 to Robert C. and Judith E. (Packham) Stansberry. She was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and was a local bartender for over 30 years. She played in the American Poolplayers Association for 20 years. Susie also enjoyed Survivor and true crime. She loved her...
Carra L. Smith
May 22, 2024
Carra L. Smith, 76 of Kalamazoo, died May 22, 2024. Carra was born February 13, 1948 in Battle Creek to Foster and Freda (Murphy) Smith. She was a 1966 graduate of Pennfield High School and later went on to Western Michigan University where she received her bachelor's degree. Carra worked as a nurse technician at the Battle Creek Sanitarium and...
Beverly Jean (Bogosoff) Behrndt
May 21, 2024
Beverly J. (Bogosoff) Behrndt of Battle Creek passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
She was 93. She was born in Painesdale, Michigan on October 6, 1930. She was the eldest daughter of Michael and Mary (Crnich) Bogosoff. She grew up in Houghton, Michigan where she helped raise her younger siblings. Near the age of 12, she was working for...
Charles Reynold Paus
May 20, 2024
Charles Reynold Paus passed away peacefully at his home in Augusta, MI, on the morning of Monday, May 20th, 2024.
Chuck was born August 17th, 1960 in Battle Creek but spent most of his life in the Galesburg-Augusta area, graduating from G-A highschool in 1978. He spent his youth having fun with his buddies and hitchhiking across the country, making it...
Richard Clay Henderson
May 18, 2024
Richard Clay Henderson, 70, of Sturgis and formerly of Battle Creek passed away at Medilodge of Marshall, on Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Rick was born June 19, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Walter Kenneth and Audrey F. (Eager) Henderson. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Richard then honorably served his...
Quellis Irby
May 17, 2024
Quellis Irby, 74, passed away May 17, 2024.
Quellis was born in Walls, MS to Sylvester Irby and Lillie Mae Hutchison on May 7, 1950. He enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and served his country honorably. He went on to work at the Army Defense Depot in Memphis, TN until his retirement. Quellis loved cooking and would be in the...
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