Obituaries

Dec 3, 2022

Terry Robert Burleson, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born June 8, 1953, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit, Michigan the son of Ellis Gerald Burleson and Katherine McLean Watson. Born and raised in the Detroit Metro area, he spent many years in Warren, MI....

Dec 1, 2022

Joleen Mann, 88 of Battle Creek, MI passed away on December 1, 2022 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center.  She was born August 13, 1934, the daughter of Martin and Selma (Martin) Johnson in Admire, Kansas. She graduated from Admire Rural High School in 1951 as president of her senior class and graduated Valedictorian. Joleen successfully completed her...

Nov 30, 2022

Died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Barbara was born on July 2, 1948, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert B. and Doris L. (Downs) McDonald. She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Lakeview High School in 1966. Barbara was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1969, then in the Air National...

Nov 23, 2022

Connie M. Jerrell, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 23, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1939 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Philip (Sam) and Maxine (Velliquette) Mains. Connie moved from Olivet, Michigan to Battle Creek as a young child. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957 and married her high...

Nov 23, 2022

Sandra Kay O’Neal, 64, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born August 31, 1958, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of James Junior and Betty Lou (Wickham) Jones. Sandra is survived by her loving husband Jack M. O’Neal of Battle Creek; daughter Sarah Eakins; three sons: Michael (Cystal) Perters, Jason O’Neal and Brandon O’Neal;...

Nov 22, 2022

Ellen Irene Pierce, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place.  She was born on February 4, 1944 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Melma (Harvey) Pratley.  She graduated in 1962 from Climax Scotts High School, Western Michigan University in 1966 and Postgraduate from 1970 to 1973.  She previously worked...

Nov 21, 2022

Quentin H. Jones, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 21, 2022.  He was born on August 2, 1932 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Homer and Birdie (Hoskinson) Jones.  He was lovingly raised by Homer and Mae Jones.  Quentin graduated  in 1950 from Laird High School, in Pueblo, CO., then went on to receive his Associates...

Nov 14, 2022

Keith L. Fletcher, 61, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of lung cancer on Monday, November 14th. He was the youngest child of Dorothy and Edward Fletcher – born on February 7th,1961 in Battle Creek, and he had four older siblings. Keith achieved in GED in 1979 from Springfield High School and worked at several factories before continuing his...

Nov 14, 2022

Passed Away on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Battle Creek. Max was born on May 2, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Garland and Ruth (Wilkey) Dyer. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1959. After high school Max served in the U.S. Marine Corp during Vietnam. After...

Nov 12, 2022

Sanford “Bud” Burrill, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, and is now in the presence of God after a difficult decline in health. He was born February 28, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Leland and Elva (VanBlaricom) Burrill. Bud was a graduate of Pennfield High School, received an Associate Degree from...

Nov 11, 2022

Bruce Rigney, age 88 of Battle Creek passed away November 11, 2022. He was born March 8, 1934, to George and Yvonne (Milligan) Rigney. Bruce was married to Dorothy Walker and they had three daughters; that marriage ended in divorce. Bruce later married Jackie Holden who preceded him on death July 8, 2014. He attended Lakeview high school and...

Nov 11, 2022

Manuel Robert Perez, Jr., age 35 of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born May 13, 1987, in Barstow, California the son of Manuel Robert and Laurie Leticia (Minjares) Perez. Manuel was a 2007 graduate of San Andreas High School, moved to Battle Creek in 2019 and was currently working at Systex Products Corporation. He had...

Nov 9, 2022

Merl D Grosvenor (Mel) passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 82 years of age.  He was born to Gerald and Marie Grosvenor in Plymouth, Indiana.  He graduated from South Bend's Riley High School in 1958.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University in 1963.  He worked in banking for over 40 year in Michigan...

Nov 9, 2022

John P. Weipert, age 71, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Bronson Battle Creek following a brief illness.  He was born February 7, 1951, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Leo and Margaret (Story) Weipert.  John was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1969.  He previously worked at Miller...

Nov 3, 2022

Charles J. Kazmar, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Glen Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born April 10, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois the son of Charles John and Stella (Augustyniak) Kaczmarski. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II and was honorably discharged on March 4, 1949, with...

Oct 28, 2022

Died Friday, October 28, 2022. David was born on June 13, 1945, in Battle Creek, the son of Donald and Rita (Halfmann) LaLonde. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He married the former Barbara M. Conrad, who survives. They have been married for 45 years. David...

Oct 27, 2022

Charles Cook, age 87, of East Leroy and formerly of Athens, passed away on October 27, 2022.  He was born on March 22, 1935, in Covington, KY., the son of Russell and Vivian (McComas) Cook.  Charles was raised by his aunt and uncle; Tom and Zodah McComas.  He graduated in 1953 from Dixie Heights High School.  Charles was united...

Oct 25, 2022

William Michael (PIKEY) Wilson was born April 9th, 1986, to Patricia Kerton (Wilson) & William David Wilson. He was born in Battle creek, MI.,  and remained there his entire life

Mike was best known for his love of family and friends, especially his children My’leeah (Butt Butt) and Little Mike (Man Man). He...

Oct 22, 2022

Passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. James was born on October 25, 1931, with his twin sister in St. James, MN, the son of George and Sophie (Westman) Guehl. He had been a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and was a 1949 graduate of Lakeview High school. He was a veteran serving in...

Oct 21, 2022

Died on Friday, October 21, 2022. Harvey was born on February 9, 1933, in Lansing, MI, the son of George F. and Jane (Trembath) Woolman. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. On October 2, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Elinor “Lee” Beckett who preceded him in death. Harvey was employed with Grand...