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John Russell

John Russell

Nov 15, 2024

John G. Russell, born on June 29, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on November 15, 2024. He was the son of Laverne and Kathleen (Joy) Russell. John was united in marriage to Ammy J. Simmonds. He was a dedicated and hard-working individual who devoted 39 years of his life as a factory worker for Kellogg's company. Following his...

Michael Morse

Michael Morse

Nov 13, 2024

Michael (Mike) Way Morse, age 65, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 31, 1959, to Webster and Frances (Fitzgerald) Morse. He graduated from McDowell Senior High School in Erie, Pennsylvania and studied at Edinboro College. He moved to Michigan in 1984, where he had many memories and...

Evelyn E. Dillin

Evelyn E. Dillin

Nov 10, 2024

Evelyn Dillin, aged 96, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and unwavering loyalty. Born on September 3, 1928, in Hamlin Twp, Eaton County, Michigan, Evelyn was a loved daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin. She was raised in Olivet and Charlotte, Michigan, and was instilled with the values of hard...

Daniel Scott Strickland

Daniel Scott Strickland

Nov 6, 2024

Daniel passed away suddenly on November 6th. He was born April 10, 1961, the son of Wendell and Wilma (Hart) Strickland. Dan was an accomplished eagle scout. Dan was a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Kellogg Community College for 2 years. Dan was employed by Hi-lex corporation for 22 years. Most recently was employed by J& L...

Frances Chapman

Frances Chapman

Nov 2, 2024

Frances Chapman, born on May 22, 1937, in Wyandotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family as a stay-at-home mother. Frances graduated from Wyandotte High School as part of the class of 1957.

In her younger years, Frances enjoyed simple pleasures, such...

Sharon Pauline Ott

Sharon Pauline Ott

Oct 31, 2024

Sharon Pauline Ott, age 76, of East Leroy, Michigan passed away on October 31, 2024 surrounded by her family at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born on November 9, 1947, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harold and Leokadya (Mleczewski) Root. Sharon was a devoted woman of faith. She was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek, graduate...

Richard L. Becker

Richard L. Becker

Oct 31, 2024

Died on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Bickford Senior Living, Battle Creek. Richard was born on June 4, 1936, in Lansing, MI, the son of Percy and Mary (Miller) Becker. He was a graduate of St. Philip Catholic High School in 1954. He was a veteran serving during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Kellogg Community...

Keith Lewis

Keith Lewis

Oct 29, 2024

Keith Michael Lewis, age 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on October 29, 2024, surrounded by his family at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born on June 30, 1951, in Battle Creek, the son of Homer Lewis and Gordon and Shirley Wilkey (Fleck). He attended Battle Creek Public schools and attended Kellogg Community College in Battle...

Kenneth E. Kindy

Kenneth E. Kindy

Oct 29, 2024

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Kindy, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 29, 2024, at home. He was born January 6, 1938, the Son of Lynn and Katherine Rathmann. Kenny graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957. He is survived by his beloved Wife Dolores Kindy of almost 55 years, Daughters Carol...

Betty Lucile Shelton

Betty Lucile Shelton

Oct 28, 2024

Betty L. Shelton, age 100, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024 at Lakeview Assisted Living. She was born on April 16, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Loyd and Blanche (Blackburn) Bruce. Betty graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1942, and then went on to attend Mullenix Business School and Kellogg Community...

Pauline Hart

Pauline Hart

Oct 24, 2024

Pauline (Jones) Hart went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Crist on October 24, 2024. She was a faithful servant throughout her 97 years. She was an Evangelist, a youth leader, missionary leader, choir director and Sunday School teacher over the years. She loved young people and met no strangers. She was outgoing and funny. she loved the...

Denise Ann Andrews

Denise Ann Andrews

Oct 14, 2024

Denise passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI. Denise was born on March 10, 1953, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Keith and Jean (Robinson) Cole. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1971. On August 22, 2020, she married Ronald...

Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald

Oct 13, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann McDonald, of Battle Creek Michigan, passed away Sunday October 13th, 2024 at the young age of 76. Kathy was born on May 23rd, 1948 to Jack and Donna (Williams) Gray. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Donna Gray, her grandson, Justin Madden, and her sister, Pat Simmons. 

 Kathy was born and raised in Battle Creek, attend...

Stacey Jones

Stacey Jones

Oct 10, 2024

Stacey A. Jones, Age 64, of Bellevue, MI, passed away on October 10, 2024, at Ascension Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Stacey was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Bruce A. and Twyla L. Jones on September 19, 1960. He went to Harper Creek High School and graduated in 1978. He was a very hard-working man nothing too big or...

Phillip Daniel Bronk

Phillip Daniel Bronk

Oct 9, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Phillip “Phil” D. Bronk on October 9, 2024. He was born on May 20, 1962 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Lowell and Joann (Holtom) Bronk. Phillip graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1980. Phil served 3 years in the Army stationed in Germany. Phil loved the...

Beverly May Fields

Beverly May Fields

Oct 9, 2024

Beverly May Fields, 85, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on October 9, 2024. Beverly was born December 8, 1938, in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Jean Nelson and Rudolph Nelson (step father) and Calvin Cooksey (father). Beverly loved her husband and family with all her heart! She loved music and had the most beautiful voice when she...

David Crandall

David Crandall

Oct 8, 2024

David Glenn Crandall, 64, passed away at home on October 8, 2024, in Battle Creek, MI. Born on February 25, 1960, Dave was known for his caring and kind nature, frequently bringing laughter and joy to those around him through his quick wit and playful pranks.

Dave dedicated much of his professional life to graphic design and the print industry, where...

Patricia Richmond

Patricia Richmond

Oct 7, 2024

Patricia Richmond, age 84, of Battle Creek MI, passed away peacefully at the Best Care West Adult Foster Care Facility in Marshall MI. She was born on Fort Bragg NC to Yuanita (Case) Holloway and Patrick Holloway. Not long after her mother’s passing, she was adopted by Everette and Tina Dean. On June 25, 1961, she married William “Frank” Richmond...

Ronald Dean DeMoss

Ronald Dean DeMoss

Oct 5, 2024

After a six month battle with cancer, Ronald Dean DeMoss completed his journey on this earth on October 5, 2024. Born March 20, 1958, he was raised in Flint, Michigan. Ron earned his bachelor's degree from Michigan State University for Engineering and he received his MBA from Central Michigan University. Ron worked for Texas Instruments, Aeroquip Corporation, Marshall Brass, and...

Patricia A. DeVoll

Patricia A. DeVoll

Oct 2, 2024

Patricia A. DeVoll, 93, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully after a long and fulfilling life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 16, 1931, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to Theron Neal and Marie Rebecca (Welch) Bailey. Her family moved to Battle Creek when she was young, and she graduated from Lakeview High School...

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