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Robert "Bob" J. Russell
Mar 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Battle Creek. Robert was born on August 26, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Laverne and Kathleen (Barnes) Russell. Bob had been a lifelong resident of the area. Bob grew up on a farm and raised Champion Red Pole Cattle which he showed at the Calhoun County...
James Miller
Mar 23, 2025
James Douglas Miller beloved father, grandfather, brother and lifelong sports enthusiast passed away on March 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering team spirit for his Michigan teams. Jimmy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 3, 1950, to Eugene and Beverly Miller. Jimmy grew up with a passion for athletics. He was a 1969...
Dennis Leroy Seivert
Mar 22, 2025
Dennis L. Seivert, age 86, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Dewey and Laurena (Voss) Seivert. Dennis was a lifelong Battle Creek resident, graduating from Springfield High School in 1957. He was part of the first graduating class...
Shirley Y. Riley
Mar 21, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, after a brief illness at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Shirley was born on May 9, 1934, in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence H. and Josephine L. (Clark) Baak. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1952 and was united in marriage at St. Paul Lutheran Church in 1954 to...
Ruth Slater
Mar 20, 2025
On Thursday, March 20, Our Mom, Ruth Ann Slater went home to be with Jesus. Mom was born on Valentines Day, 1943 to Ben and Dixie Hopkins. Mom was a true Marshallite. She graduated from Marshall High school and lived in the area most of her life. Mom would often share stories of the shenanigans that she participated in and...
Curtis J. Boughton
Mar 20, 2025
Curtis John Boughton 62, of Marshall Michigan lost his battle against metastatic pancreatic cancer on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 6, 1962, to Shirley Louise Bodell and Melvin Curtis Boughton both from Marshall, Michigan. Curtis met Cathy Jean Amaro, his lifelong partner and best friend, in the summer...
Chris Allen Waggoner
Mar 19, 2025
Chris Allen Waggoner, age 62, of Ceresco, MI. passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 19, 1962, in Battle Creek, the son of James and Joan (Porter) Waggoner. Chris was a lifelong area resident. He graduated in 1980 from Pennfield High School, then went on to Spring Arbor College. He previous was...
Timothy John Brisboe
Mar 19, 2025
Timothy (Tim) John Brisboe of Battle Creek, MI (formerly of Jackson, MI) passed away after his battle with cancer on March 19, 2025 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry D. and Connie A. Brisboe, both of Jackson. Tim was a 1974 graduate of Lumen Christi High School, and attended Jackson Community College...
Jayne Adair Cook
Mar 18, 2025
Jayne A. Cook, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. She was born on May 20, 1951, the daughter of Dorian J. and Mabel (Sever) Baggerly. Jayne was a lifelong area resident, and a 1969 graduate of Pennfield High School. She previously worked at Scooters Hardware for 12 years and...
Robert L. Mowry
Mar 17, 2025
Robert Lee Mowry, 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 17, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, caring brother, and loyal friend, Robert lived a life filled with passion, hard work, and cherished friendships. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Robert was the beloved son of the late Carl and Katholine Mowry. As a young man, Robert...
Mary Lee Shirk
Mar 16, 2025
Mary Lee Shirk, age 93, of Shelbyville, MI., and formerly of Battle Creek passed away on March 16, 2025 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on December 12, 1931, the daughter of Ralph and Mildred Wilder. Mary graduated from Marshall High School then went on to attend business college. She previously lived in Battle Creek before making...
Rolland "Smitty" Smith
Mar 12, 2025
Rolland “Smitty” Smith, 97 of Battle Creek and formerly of Lake City, passed away peacefully on March12, 2025 at home with family. He was born in 1928 in Battle Creek. He owned and restored Kingman Castle and had a truck with a Castle Man sign on the door and was known for hosting parties after the Leila Follies. Smitty faithfully...
Leon W. White
Mar 8, 2025
Leon W. “Lee” White, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of James and Esther (Bailey) White Sr. Lee graduated from Alma High School in 1963, then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Alma College....
Terry D. Lancaster
Mar 6, 2025
Terry D. Lancaster, age 72, passed away on March 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 24, 1952, in Battle Creek, the son of Bobby and Jacqueline (Willey) Lancaster. Terry was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1971 then went on to receive his associate’s degree in forestry...
George Rich
Mar 5, 2025
George E. Rich, Jr., 102, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 1922 to George E. and Martha (Gauss) Rich. George spent his early childhood in Pasadena, CA and later moved to Battle Creek. He was a proud 1941 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School where he excelled in both...
William Trotter
Mar 3, 2025
William Trotter, 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2025. Bill was born February 13, 1962, to the late Beulah Louise Brunner and William Trotter. He is preceded in death by siblings, Doug Trotter and Rick Willavize. He is survived by siblings Becky (Arnold) Wilson and Michael (Tina) Sabin, both of Battle Creek, Mi. As well...
John Patrick Melville
Feb 27, 2025
John Patrick “Paddy” Melville, age 91, of Kalamazoo, passed away February 27, 2025, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born June 9, 1933, in Alpena, Michigan, son of John and Myrtle (Bartley) Melville. John completed his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University. John served his country, first with the United States Army, Social Security Administration, and US Treasury...
Fern Bishop
Feb 26, 2025
Fern Irene Bishop, 96, of Battle Creek, Michigan. Passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Fern was born in Leroy township on September 23, 1928. The daughter of Roe and Opal (Chichester) Mitchell. She grew up in East Leroy and graduated from Athens High School. Fern Married Bruce Bishop in 1946. She worked at Kellogg’s for four...
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