Obituaries

Jun 24, 2023

 

Donna VanMiddlesworth November 19. 1937-June 24, 2023

Donna was born in Mendon Michigan to Clifford Carl and Rolene Blossom (Houts) Case. Donna’s family moved to the Fulton farm when she was a young girl and then she was raised with her brother Jim and her grandparents. She helped on the farm and enjoyed riding horseback.  She graduated from Athens...

Jun 22, 2023

 

Robert M Rathburn, (Bob) passed away peacefully June 22, 2023 with family by his side.  He was born to Robert L and Anna Rathburn (Schmid)  on October 23, 1946.  He lived his entire life in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1964.  He started his career at Clarks and also worked at Eaton Manufacturing. He was...

Jun 22, 2023

 

Elizabeth Ann Belt, age 91, of Cadillac, Michigan, and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on June 22, 2023.  She was born on December 23, 1931, in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of Jerry and Bessie (Lettow) Cvitkovic.  Elizabeth previously resided in Lansing, Battle Creek, and Albion before making her home in Cadillac.  She previously worked as a waitress at...

Jun 21, 2023

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

Jun 19, 2023

No obituary to be posted.

Jun 18, 2023

 

Died on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo.  Franklin was born on September 25, 1951, in Battle Creek, the son of LeRoy C. and Betty J. (Wheaton) Hocott. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. He married the former Penny LeClear in 1976, they divorced in...

Jun 17, 2023

Jun 16, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Jun 11, 2023

 

Lannett M. Jackson-McGee, age 56, of Battle Creek went home to her Savior on June 11, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1966, in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of Patty (Jackson) Gipson and Leonard Smithson. Parented by Patty Gipson and “DaDa”,Jemmie Gipson. Lannett moved to Battle Creek, where she made it her home for 40 years. She graduated...

Jun 10, 2023

 

Harry A. Royer, age 92, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Caring Hearts Community in Allegan, Michigan. He was born December 27, 1930, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Loy David and Eliza M. (Crook) Royer. Harry graduated from W.K. Kellogg High School and went on to graduate from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of...

Jun 9, 2023

No obituary to be posted.

Jun 7, 2023

There will be no services

Jun 5, 2023

 

Donna Jean (Bird) Cook was born on May 11, 1927 in Battle Creek, MI to Ralph M. Bird and Viola H. Jolliff. She passed on June 5, 2023 at St. Anne’s home in Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by her son Timothy Cook (Jacqueline), daughter-in-law Linda Cook, as well grandchildren, Benjamin Cook, Brian Cook (Amy), Amy Garland (Ty),...

Jun 3, 2023

There will be no services.

May 30, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

May 28, 2023

 

Died on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Pine View Assisted Living at NorthPointe Woods. Sandra was born on July 5, 1938, in Battle Creek, the daughter of George W. and Clella (Lewis)Wasson. Sandra had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Lakeview High School. In 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald H. Ingle who preceded...

May 28, 2023

 

Erle Douglas “Doug”  Murphey, Jr., age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. Doug was born July 7, 1941, in Cheyenne, Wyoming the son of Erle D. and Shirley (Havers) Murphey. He graduated from Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, Alabama in 1959 and enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 1,...

May 24, 2023

 

Dean George Dillery, aged 94, of Battle Creek, and formerly Albion, Michigan, passed away on May 24, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1928 in Fremont Ohio, to Fred Dillery and Frieda (Gerlinger) Dillery and was an only child. He is survived by his sons Daniel (Barbara) Dillery of Melbourne, Florida, Kirk (Robin) Dillery of Battle Creek, daughter-in-law...

May 20, 2023

 

Michael Duane McGinn, 58, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell Michigan. Mike was born March 24, 1965, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harley and Phyllis (Hosack) McGinn. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and the Detroit Lions and Tigers. He also enjoyed playing cards, online video games, shooting pool and darts, ATV and...

May 20, 2023

 

Amanda Jane Kosky, age 66 of Battle Creek, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born June 28, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Richard Erven and Anna Marie (Coyne) Frantz. Amanda was a 1974 graduate of Harper Creek High School. On April 26, 1975, she was married to Anthony Peter...