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Grace "Truman" Smyth
Sep 28, 2024
Grace “Truman” Smyth, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 28, 2024, at Lakeview Assisted Living. She was born on January 31, 1928 in Louisville, Mississippi, the daughter of Edgar and Francis (Smith) McArthur. Truman graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, Texas in 1945, she then went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in...
Robin Nadine Fritz
Sep 26, 2024
Amazing Wife/Mom/Sister/Aunt/Cousin/Volunteer/Librarian/and Friend, Robin Fritz, passed away last night (Sept. 26th, 2024) after a long illness. We are so happy she is no longer in pain - even though we will be for awhile. She loved her friends and family so deeply and will be terribly missed by many.
There will be no viewing or service at this time. A celebration...
Charles L. Dudgeon
Sep 24, 2024
Charles (Chuck) L Dudgeon, 65, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on September 24, 2024, at home with loving family by his side. Chuck was born in Battle Creek to Charles and Barbara Dudgeon on April 9, 1959. He Graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1977 then attended Kellogg Community College for 2 years. After school Chuck worked under...
Norma Jean Thompson
Sep 24, 2024
Norma J. Thompson, age 91, of Climax, Michigan passed away on September 24, 2024 at The Oaks at Battle Creek. She was born in Tyler County, West Virginia on September 25, 1932 the daughter of Thurman and Evelyn (Martin) Thomas. Norma moved to Battle Creek in 1980, she previously worked as a telephone operator, Avon consultant, and as a home...
Paul R. Stafford, Sr.
Sep 17, 2024
Paul Ronald Stafford Sr. 80 of Battle Creek, MI. passed away peacefully September 17, 2024. He was married to Jerrelyn (Frye) Stafford and had celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. He was the son of Edward and Ruby (Reid) Stafford and was one of eight children. He had 6 children, Ronald Stafford Jr., Scott Bartholomew, Kristine Stafford, Karren (Bartholomew) Scullion,...
Marieca McCracken
Sep 13, 2024
Marieca Rose McCracken, age 45, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Friday September 13,2024 at Bronson hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Marieca was born in Battle Creek to Sarah Bowerman on January 24, 1979. She graduated from Battle Creek public school after which she worked in the home health care field, and primarily stayed in the food service field, working...
Russell Alan Johnson
Sep 11, 2024
Russell Alan Johnson, lifelong resident of Battle Creek, unexpectedly passed into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on September 11th, 2024, just a month before his 61st birthday October 19th. Russ attended Pennfield schools for his education and graduated in 1981. Russ continued his education at Kellogg Community College where he studied electronics and auto mechanics. He had a...
Theodore "Ted" Homan
Sep 8, 2024
Theodore C. “Ted” Homan, age 65, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, with his loving family by his side at his home. He was born January 8, 1959, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Edward Norton Homan and Patricia Ann (Cutsinger) Homan. Ted graduated from Galesburg High School in 1977 with a great academic career and was an integral part of...
Susan Wingfield
Sep 7, 2024
Susan Ann Wingfield, 75, of East Leroy, Michigan passed away on September 7, 2024 in East Leroy.
Susan was born in Evansville, Indiana to George and Helen Marshall on May 3, 1949. She attended Lakeview High School. She enjoyed making stained glass artwork, raising and caring for horses, and collecting antiques and glassworks. She dedicated herself to her home and raising...
Opal Smith
Sep 5, 2024
Died on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence. Opal was born on October 19, 1930, in Jackson, KY, the daughter of Luther and Viola Spencer. She moved to Detroit, MI, for work at age 18 and then later moved to Battle Creek and resided there. She married Wilgous Smith. They were married over 60 years. He preceded her in...
Bryan Gary Wallace
Sep 2, 2024
Bryan G. Wallace age 44 of Westland, Mi, enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a Man of selflessness, compassion, and a true friend. Regardless of his health issues, he was determined to keep moving and enjoying life! Nothing was going to stop this go getter. Bryan with his heart of gold kept going until the end, not giving in...
Barbara J. Graham
Aug 30, 2024
Barbara J. Graham, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born December 8, 1930, in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Donald D. and Marion A. (Courtney) Andrew. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of St. James Catholic School in Orlando, Florida. On January 21, 1951, she married Ralph E. Graham in...
Carman "Carms" E. Hamilton
Aug 27, 2024
Carman “Carms” E. Hamilton, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 27, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 13, 1937 in Port Huron, Michigan, the son of Robert and Anna (Hawkins) Hamilton. Carman graduated from Port Huron High School in 1955, then moved to Battle Creek in 1972. He was previously...
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...
David Crummel
Aug 21, 2024
David Allen (Dave) Crummel, 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on August 21, 2024 in the comfort of his home.
David was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on May 21, 1951. He graduated from Mason Senior High School in 1969 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Michigan Tech University in 1973. He married the...
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...
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