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Sandra Kay Belmore
Aug 17, 2024
Passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at her home in Battle Creek. Sandra was born on November 2, 1944, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Scott) Mason. She graduated from Athens High School and then received her Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Michigan and her Masters degree from Western Michigan University. She married James...
Treva Dolores Christmas
Aug 24, 2024
Treva D. Christmas, age 97 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Lakeview Assisted Living. She was born January 26, 1927, in Crossville, Tennessee to Ed and Venus Hancock. Following her graduation Treva went to work in Oak Ridge, Tennessee where she worked on the atomic bomb. She later moved to Battle Creek and married Estel Christmas...
Albert Binger
Aug 21, 2024
Al Binger passed away August 8th, 2024 at Reflections Memory Care at the age of 91. Al was born June 7th, 1933, the son of Albert P. Binger and Genevive George Binger, in Jackson, Michigan. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. Al Married Carol R. Corey, April 8th, 1956. They had 67...
Elsie May Griswold
Aug 20, 2024
Elsie May Griswold, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 20, 2024 at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born on October 11, 1946 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Marten and Audrey (Letner) White. Elsie was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. She graduated in 1964 from Battle Creek Central High School, then went on to...
Beatrice Ellen Hueckel
Aug 14, 2024
Beatrice Ellen Hueckel, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at home in Battle Creek on August 14, 2024. She was born on August 7, 1971, in Jackson, Michigan. She was the daughter of Patricia (Lloyd Farmer) McCarthy and Robert Madden. Beatrice was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Her passion for hospitality shone through...
Bethel Jane Adamov
Aug 14, 2024
Bethel Jane Adamov, age 104, passed away on August 14, 2024, at home in Spring, Texas. She was born on May 11, 1920 in Ann Arbor. She was the daughter of Fletcher and Florence (Geiger) Boynton. Bethel was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1938. Bethel and Louis J. Adamov were united in...
Richard Kellogg
Aug 11, 2024
Richard William Kellogg Sr (Dick) passed away suddenly on August 11th, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on December 3rd, 1947, to Coy and Margaret Kellogg at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, MI. He was proceeded in death by both parents. He has two siblings James Kellogg and Marilyn Kellogg. He grew up on a farm on McAllister...
Darlene Rose Ameter
Aug 10, 2024
Darlene (Duck) Rose Ameter, age 78 of Three Rivers, Michigan, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born April 24, 1946, in Clare County, Michigan, the daughter of Bernard and Josie (Newman) Allen. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Russell K. Ameter, MD on August 6, 2022. She is survived by three children: Scott...
Paul D. Weiss
Aug 10, 2024
Paul D. Weiss, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 10, 2024, while in the loving care of his family.
He was born the oldest of three on April 1, 1943, in Niles, Michigan. Paul grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High in 1961.
It has been said that there can be no greater...
David James Smith
Aug 9, 2024
David James Smith, age 74 died peacefully at Bronson Hospital on August 9, 2024, after a long battle with lung & heart issues. He was born June 5, 1950, to Carlos William Smith Sr. & Lena Burr Fries from Mount Clemons, Michigan. Dave worked on the family produce farm growing up. He was also trained as an X-ray Technician in...
Gil Ladd Young, II
Aug 5, 2024
Gil Ladd Young II, known by many as "Bump", passed away at the age of 56 on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 23, 1967. Gil was a beloved father, brother, papa, uncle and friend to many. Known for his humor and remarkable talents, he touched the lives of those around him with...
Russell Duane Decker
Aug 5, 2024
Russell (Russ, Dad, Papa, Sprouts) left us on Monday, August 5, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born at home in the Traverse City area to Alvin and Nela Decker, the second of five children. He lived most of life in East Leroy, first at his parent’s farm and then almost 64 years in the home that he...
Gerald E. Keller
Aug 5, 2024
Gerald E. Keller, age 86, of Battle Creek, died Monday, August 5, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with family at his side. He was born July 20, 1938, in Marshall, Michigan, the son of Milton Jacob and Vedna (Faurot) Keller. Jerry, as he was known, attended catholic schools and graduated from Lakeview High School. After high school he was...
Dorothea "Virginia" Hubbard
Aug 4, 2024
It is with deep sorrow we announce that D. Virginia Hubbard went to be with her Lord and savior on August 4, 2024 Virginia lived a great life. She never knew a stranger and greeted everyone with a smile. Virginia was born July 10, 1937 in West Helena AR she is survived by son Jeff (Teri) Hubbard, daughters MaryAnn McGee,...
Florence Ernsberger
Aug 1, 2024
Florence Ernsberger, Age 87, of Marshall, Michigan peacefully passed away on August 1, 2024. Florence was born February 20, 1937, to Richard and Anna (Reed) Gale in Battle Creek. She was a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose helped many patients for 25 years. Florence's journey in the healthcare industry was marked by her service at a nursing home that...
Guy Allen Bess
Aug 1, 2024
Guy A. Bess, age 93 of Battle Creek, died Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born to Luther H. and Iva B. (Duncan) Bess in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 14, 1930, and is a confirmed descendent of Native American blood. Guy graduated from Battle Creek Public Schools and attended Kellogg Community College. He worked for 30 years at Clark...
Sheila Jean (Sain) Lancaster
Jul 29, 2024
Sheila Jean (Sain) Lancaster, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 29, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born on July 14,1958 in White Pine, Michigan, the daughter of Marvin Sain and Beverly (Cook) Collins. She came to Battle Creek in 1968 from Wakefield, Michigan. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1976. Sheila previously...
Phillip Byron Sidnam
Jul 26, 2024
Phillip Byron Sidnam, 76 of Athens, MI., and formerly of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo MI, passed away and went to be with his beloved wife, Patricia, and his personal savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 26th, peacefully in his sleep.
Phillip, known by most as Phil, was born on December 27, 1947 to Philo Sidnam and Louise Sidnam (Childs) in Battle...
David S. Barnes
Jul 20, 2024
David Stanley Barnes, age 83, of Battle Creek,MI.,went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born November 29th, 1940, the son of Seldon D. Barnes and Nellie P. Noble. David graduated from Hastings High School, going on to serve in the United States Air Force and Air National...
Sally Wise
Jul 20, 2024
Sally Wise, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2024 in Battle Creek. She was born on February 13, 1943, in Battle Creek, a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life. Sally was a dedicated individual who graduated from Athens High School as part...
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