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Timothy Michael Smit
Aug 3, 2023
Timothy Michael Smit, age 58, passed away at his home in Battle Creek, MI on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Son of Bonnie (Olson) Baker and the late Robert L. Smit, Timothy was born in Battle Creek, MI on June 21, 1965. Surviving Timothy are his son and daughter-in-law, Erich and Kristin Smit (Florida); grandchildren, Landon and Lucas Smit (Florida);...
Sylvia Caroline Starks
Aug 2, 2023
Sylvia Caroline (Sunday) Starks, age 95, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Kairos Dwelling Home. She was born January 16, 1928, in Scarbro, West Virginia, the daughter of Andrew and Myrtle (Stewart) Sunday. She moved to Battle Creek in 1954. Sylvia was employed as manager at Sullivan’s Ice Cream for 11 years in the...
Phyllis May Fruin
Jul 29, 2023
Phyllis May Fruin, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 29, 2023, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. She was born on December 7, 1928, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Phyllis was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family.Phyllis lived an extraordinary life grounded in love and faith. She dedicated herself to creating...
Charles B. Dupree
Jul 29, 2023
Charles B. Dupree, Age 79, of Bellevue, went home to his heavenly Father on July 29, 2023. His love for his Lord Jesus Christ is his legacy, as is his love and dedication to his family. Charles was born on July 25, 1944, in Bay City. He was the son of Mary Powell and Verlin Powell. Charles served his...
Valerie Jean Wood
Jul 24, 2023
Valerie Jean (Donathan) Wood, age 67, of Springfield passed away on July 24, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born on August 30, 1955 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Eileen (DeGroot) Donathan. Valerie previously lived in Burlington, MI. before making her home in Battle Creek. She graduated from Pennfield High School in 1973. Valerie previously...
Alice M. Stamp
Jul 23, 2023
Alice M. Stamp, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born September 10, 1939, in Tekonsha, Michigan, the daughter of Cecil Leroy and Leotta B. (Hunt) Baker. Alice was a 1957 graduate of Tekonsha High School and began working for the U.S. Postal Service as a clerk at...
Diane L. Eisen
Jul 19, 2023
Diane L. Eisen, Age 69, of Battle Creek, Passed away July 19, 2023. She was born August 12, 1953, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin the daughter of Julian (Joe) Schieffer and Eva Schieffer (Drallmeier). Diane graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971. Diane welcomed everyone to Building Trades Credit Union, and Post Community Credit Union for years. Family and friends...
Blake M. Wood
Jul 14, 2023
Blake M Wood of Battle Creek, MI passed away Friday July 14th, 2023, in Battle Creek, MI. He was born in Battle Creek on February 20th, 1993, to Mark Hooper & Tiffany (Osborn) Wood.
Blake was an amazing person; his smile could light up an entire room and his laugh was contagious. He loved spending time with his...
Mary "Mary Jo" Stanton
Jul 10, 2023
Mary JoAnn “Mary Jo” Stanton, age 85, of Battle Creek passed away on July 10, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1937 in Battle Creek, the daughter of John and Arlene (Spalding) Prior. Mary Jo was an avid golfer. She loved to garden, cook and spend time with her family and grandchildren. She was a founding member of...
Dianne L. Powers
Jul 9, 2023
Dianne L. Powers, age 83, of Battle Creek, died Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born March 13, 1940, in Marshall, Michigan the daughter of Frederick Charles and Dorothy Pansy (Parker) Robinson. Dianne enjoyed working with children, which was reflected in her employment at Lakeview Schools for over 20 years as a bus driver and as a paraprofessional in...
Denise M. Cipcic
Jul 6, 2023
Denise M. Cipcic (Tobias) 72 passed away Thursday July 6th, 2023, unexpectedly at her home in Battle Creek, Mi. She was born January 28, 1951, to Arthur E. Tobias and Helen G, Tobias (Babic) of Battle Creek Michigan. Surviving is her daughter Kelley L. Tobias of Battle Creek Mich. Grandchildren, Victoria Tobias of Holland, Andrea McNees of Arkansas,...
Gary Lee Keller
Jul 5, 2023
Gary Lee Keller, age 69, of Climax and formerly of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2023, at home. He was born on November 13, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Homer and Betty (Brigham) Keller. Gary graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1972. He was previously employed by Lakeland Asphalt, Denso Manufacturing, City...
Carol R. Binger
Jul 5, 2023
It is with the deepest sadness that we share that our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and everyone’s friend, Carol R. (Corey) Binger passed away on July 5th, 2023.
Carol “Baby C” Binger was born Oct 26, 1937, in Pellston, MI, where she lived until she relocated to Jackson, MI, in 1950. She met and married the love...
Donald G. DeGroot
Jun 29, 2023
After 95 wonderful years on earth, Don DeGroot went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 29, 2023. Don was born on January 26, 1928, in Ocheyedan, Iowa to George and Neva DeGroot. As a boy he was instilled with a strong work ethic and unwavering faith as he worked on the farm and attended Northwest Christian School. ...
Robert J. Heath
Jun 28, 2023
Robert "Bob" Jay Heath passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 28, 2023 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings. He was born on February 14, 1951 in Battle Creek to Emerson J and Donna J (Welsh) Heath. He resided in Battle Creek in recent years, but lived in Delton most of his life. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School...
David B. Lee
Jun 25, 2023
David “Dave” Brion Lee, passed away suddenly, after being stricken, on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born July 5, 1957, to James and Patricia Lee, at Valley Forge Hospital near Philadelphia, PA. Dave was honorably discharged from the Army and served many years in the Army Reserve. He was a truck driver until his disability retirement in 2011....
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