Obituaries
Rosemary Kittell
Sep 19, 2024
Rosemary Kittell, 65, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Rosemary was born April 13, 1959, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to Basil S. and Ruth V. (Miller) Kittell. She moved with her family to Ohio for a brief period and then grew up in Battle Creek.
Surviving are two daughters, Ada Kittell and Peggie Rench...
Jeannine M. Norris
Sep 18, 2024
Jeannine Marie Norris (Frisch) December 1, 1935 - September 18, 2024.
Jeannine Marie Norris (Frisch), 88, was born in Battle Creek on December 1, 1935 to Frank and Marie (Gilchrist) Frisch (Deceased). She was proceeded in death by her older sister Rosalyn “Dolly” Kelley and leaves behind her cousin, Susan Diamond (Gillem) who was like a little sister to her. Aunt...
Shirley T. DeHollander
Sep 17, 2024
Shirley T. DeHollander, age 81 of Martin, Michigan passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 17, 2024 at Karis Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born in Sutton, England on July 21, 1943, the daughter of Adrian and Thelma (Kilpatrick) Edwards and graduated from Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek with the Class of 1960. Shirley worked at the Gun...
Marian Chapman
Sep 12, 2024
Marian Wilma Chapman, 95, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Marian was born March 28, 1929 in Lake Odessa to Willis and Leona (Sharp) Overly. She attended Parsons Business School. In 1947, Marian was united in marriage to Kenneth Chapman. She was a school bus driver for many years for Gull Lake and was great with kids....
James Henry Mead Jr.
Sep 11, 2024
James Henry Mead Jr., passed away in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 11, 2024.
He was a good and loyal friend and family member. He was a good father to his two sons, Jared Mead and James Mead III, and his step daughters, Mary Burdick Conners and Michelle Burdick . He loved every single one of his grandchildren, Haley Reafsnyder,...
Ronald Leon Petty
Sep 11, 2024
Ronald Leon Petty, 81, of Bellevue, Michigan died at Tacoma General Hospital while visiting family in Graham, Washington on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.
Ron was born February 12, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Donald and Sylvia “June” (Hurley) Petty. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1961 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Ron honorably...
Jean M. Fry
Sep 11, 2024
Jean Marie Fry, 88, died September 11, 2024 and was called up to heaven. She was born in Saginaw, MI on June 5, 1936 to Oliver and Mary (Bratfish) Macomber. She graduated from Richland High School in 1955. Jean attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Kellogg Community College. She spent most of her professional career working for a local physician.
On...
Jeanne M. Ford
Sep 10, 2024
Jeanne Marie (nee Whitworth) of Battle Creek MI., the beloved wife of Randy W. Ford, dear mother of Amanda J. (David) Merk (nee Hughes), sweet Grandmother of Dacodis B. Hughes, step-grandmother of ten, sister of Kenneth (Charlene) Hughes, James (Patsy) Whitworth, Alan (Cindy) Whitworth, and Robert Whitworth. Loved by many cousins, nephews and nieces died on Tuesday September 10, 2024,...
Terry L. Lemmons
Sep 10, 2024
Terry L. Lemmons, 78, of Battle Creek, died September 10, 2024. Terry was born June 17, 1946 in Battle Creek to Carl and Ruby (Majors) Lemmons.
Terry was the proud owner and operator of Lemmons Painting for many years. He loved watching sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and Lions. In his younger days he played softball and even sponsored a league....
Kathleen Mary (Ward) Moore
Sep 8, 2024
Kathleen Mary (Ward) Moore, 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek.
Kathleen was born August 24, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Rosemarie (Kolevar) Ward. She grew up through elementary school in Armada, Michigan, and moved...
Cindy Jo Whitworth
Sep 7, 2024
On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Cindy Jo Dowell Whitworth, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 63.
Cindy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on December 18, 1960. She was the daughter of Dennis David Dowell and Freida Hutchings. She attended Delton Kellogg High School and graduated with honors in 1979. Cindy was employed as a dental...
Jack Allen Berry
Sep 6, 2024
Jack Allen Berry, age 71 of Richland, died Friday afternoon, September 6, 2024 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 5, 1953, the son of Niles W. and Charlene L. (Gordnier) Berry. Jack graduated from Flint Northwestern High School and continued his education at Kellogg Community College. He worked as a Union...
Gregory G. Russell
Sep 6, 2024
Gregory George Russell, 77, passed away on September 6, 2024. Greg was a loving husband, father, grandpa and friend who devoted 29 years as a school teacher.
Born March 14, 1947, Greg was the youngest of Norman and Vera Jean Russell's three children. Greg was raised around the Western Michigan University (WMU) campus and his love of WMU continued throughout his...
Dolores Jean Howley
Sep 6, 2024
Dolores Jean (Singer) Howley, 79, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 6, 2024, with her sons Bob and Patrick at her side.
Dolores was born on May 3, 1945, in Wheeling, WV, the daughter of Theodore and Ruth (McCoid) Singer and was the oldest of six children. Dolores grew up in a military family which...
Cheryl Ann (Green) Hinds
Sep 5, 2024
Cheryl Ann (Green) Hinds, born on March 5, 1957, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.
Cheryl was full of warmth and joy, always smiling and providing love and fabulous home-cooked meals to all who knew her.
Cheryl’s greatest joy in life came from her grandsons, Jaxton and Greyson, whom she proudly watched work...
Christy Lee (née Reynolds) Livingston
Sep 5, 2024
Christy Lee (née Reynolds) Livingston, age 70 of Battle Creek, is now in heaven, continuing to inspire and watch over her family and friends.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Christy Lee Livingston, who left us peacefully on September 5, 2024. Christy, a beloved resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, was a beacon of warmth and kindness...
Dale "Irene" McPherson
Sep 5, 2024
Dale “Irene” McPherson, age 98, of East Leroy, went home to be with Jesus and her beloved husband Thursday morning, September 5, 2024 at the Reflections Memory Care of Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on August 28, 1926, the daughter of Clifton and Carrie (Thompson) Horton.
Irene married the "Love of Her Life", Philip D. “Phil” McPherson in...
Kathy Sue Williams
Sep 5, 2024
Kathy Sue (Cummins) Williams, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away September 5, 2024.
Kathy was born December 8, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Carl Thurman and Mary Alice (Harley) Cummins. As a child, she grew up in Cookville, Tennessee and at age 13 moved with her family to Battle Creek. Kathy graduated in 1966 and was Springfield High School’s...
Joan L. Kuehl
Sep 4, 2024
Joan L. Kuehl, age 90 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, September 4, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on September 8, 1933, the loving daughter of Harold and Florence (Yaudes) Rome. Joan graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1951 and furthered her education at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago,...
Jane W. Church
Sep 1, 2024
Jane W. Church, age 76 died September 1, 2024 in Reflections Memory Care in Battle Creek.
Jane was born March 13, 1948 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Nathaniel Watkin, Jr and C. Jean Watkin (Straub). She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1966 and Michigan State University in 1971 with a degree in elementary education. She taught for five years...
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