Obituaries

Sep 18, 2023

Arrangements are pending.

Sep 18, 2023

 

Justin Lee Karaba, age 24, born on February 11, 1999, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on September 18, 2023. He is the son of Malissa Millsap and Robert Millsap. Justin was a vibrant and loving young man. Full of life with big dreams of one day becoming a business owner and entrepreneur. He loved traveling and...

Sep 16, 2023

 

Kenneth A. Beninghaus, age 71 passed away peacefully at his home in Battle Creek on September 16, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born on May 26, 1952, in Battle Creek, Ken was the son of Carl Darwin Beninghaus and June (Edens) Jones. He attended Harper Creek High School and graduated in 1970. Ken dedicated  thirty years of service to...

Sep 14, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Sep 9, 2023

 

Kay Lynn Case, age 69 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born January 26, 1954, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Robert Lane and Treva Jean (Fisher) McElgunn. Kay attended Harper Creek Schools until her junior year when she moved to Union City and graduated from Union City High School in 1972. She...

Sep 8, 2023

 

Virginia A. Hausman, age 95, of Battle Creek,  passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born January 20, 1928, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Vivien “Buster” and Elizabeth (Joy) Rouse. Virginia was a 1946 graduate of Lakeview High School, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and a longstanding member of St. Joseph...

Sep 7, 2023

Sep 3, 2023

Sep 3, 2023

 

Passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Jerry was born on April 28, 1931, in Battle Creek, the son of Clinton and Bernice (Nicewander) Ferguson. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from October 24, 1950, to August 18, 1954. He went on to become a contractor, building and remodeling homes for over 50 years. After his...

Aug 30, 2023

 

Margaret “Peg” Lillian Prickett

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret “Peg” Lillian Prickett announce her passing into the arms of Jesus at Northpointe Woods on August 30, 2023.  Peg was born on May 4, 1921 in Battle Creek to Julia Ester Gonzalez and John Torres who both preceded her in death.  While attending Battle Creek...

Aug 28, 2023

Aug 23, 2023

 

Lorraine B. Hoyt, age 58 of Kalamazoo, passed away August 23, 2023.  Lorraine was born and raised in Fresno, California, the daughter of William Lugo and Mary Ann (Scocozzi) Martinez. Shortly after high school she married Rick Hoyt and they moved to Michigan to begin their lives together and raise a family. They had two children, Tom and Jennifer....

Aug 20, 2023

 

Edallean Carol Miller, born December 23, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was a beloved member of the community and leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.Edallean led a remarkable life filled with dedication and passion. She excelled in her...

Aug 20, 2023

 

Passed away on August 20, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1957, in Mishawaka, Indiana to John H. Boehnlein and Virginia M. Summers. She is survived by three children, Michel Newton, Francine Madden and Christine Newton. She had four grandchildren, DashaNette Craig, Amariyonna Martinez, Aniyah Virgil and Jaylynn Cochensparger as well as five great grandchildren. She had five...

Aug 19, 2023

 

Olan Harold Ludwick, age 76 of Battle Creek, passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on January 27, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Harold Clifford and Ruth Naomi (Camburn) Ludwick. After graduating from Harper Creek High School, Olan served his country in the U.S. Navy.  Following his honorable discharge, Olan began work at General...

Aug 17, 2023

 

Kathleen S (Wygant) Kennedy, 79, of Battle Creek, MI went to be with the lord on August 17, 2023.  She passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Kathleen was born February 5,1944 to Fred and Mary (Chantrene) Wygant.

Kathy graduated from Harper Creek in 1962 and married Thomas Kennedy in 1963. She was employed at the Battle Creek Federal Center...

Aug 17, 2023

 

Went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Gloria was born November 27, 1945, to Leonard and Mildred (Randall) Davies. She was first married to David Eaton in 1963 and to this union was born 2 sons. This marriage ended in divorce. She then married Carl “Skully” Showstead in 1989, this...

Aug 17, 2023

 

Michael R. Bialke, age 64 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, after a battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. He was born March 4, 1959, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Richard Frank and Marjorie Louise (Eakins) Bialke. Michael had worked at several different businesses in the Fort Custer Industrial Park, the last job before...

Aug 16, 2023

 

E. Darlene (Faulk) Randall, 89, of Athens, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2023.  She passed away at her home surrounded by family.

Darlene was born on February 24, 1934 to Lawrence and Edna (Gay) Faulk.  She graduated from Athens High School in 1952 and married her high school sweetheart, James L. Randall, on June...

Aug 10, 2023

 

Ann K. Discher, Age 90, born on December 2, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, peacefully passed away at her home on August 10, 2023. She was the daughter of Paul and Isabelle (Blackmore) Gibbs. Ann was a devoted teacher who dedicated her life to educating students in the Honor and Williamston Schools.

 

Ann earned a bachelor’s degree in education...