Obituaries

Jul 29, 2022

Peck, Patricia Ruth “Pat,” age 94, born in Battle Creek on July 13, 1928 to Paul and Irene Wagner, unexpectedly passed away Friday, July 29, 2022. Pat had attended Post Elementary, Southeastern, and Battle Creek Central High School before becoming a devoted mother and servant of her church community.

She was loyal to her religious beliefs and...

Jul 25, 2022

Luther “Luke” Wagaman, age 94, of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place. He was born July 20, 1928, in Fulton, Michigan the son of Oscar and Stella (Nichols) Wagaman. On June 28, 1969, Luke was married to Mary Louise (Franklin) who survives. He is also survived...

Jul 24, 2022

Michael G. Laske #9, passed away on July 24, 2022 at the age of 63.  He was born on July 10, 1959 in Hillsdale, Michigan, the son of Stephen and Marguerite (Nicolai) Laske.  Mike graduated from Reading High School in 1977 and moved to Kalamazoo where he would meet his future wife, Veronica Myers. They were married on May...

Jul 24, 2022

Gerald W. Benson, Age 91, of Springfield, MI passed away on July 24, 2022, 13 months after the death of his wife, Mickey.

Gerald “Gerry” or “Ben” to those closest to him, was born at home in a small house on Avenue C (Battle Creek) to Thomas and Esther Benson on September 7, 1930. He...

Jul 24, 2022

On the morning of July 24, 2022, Hazel Eldora Wood of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed from this earthly life at the age of 91. Hazel was born to Geter Pritchard Peterson and Ferva Barton Peterson on August 10, 1930, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. On March 15, 1952, she married Charles Walter Wood. They had three children, Janet Sue Wood,...

Jul 19, 2022

Mary V. Hill, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 19, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place.  She was born on January 28, 1931 in High Point, North Carolina, the daughter of Daniel J. and Mae M. (Petrie) Yother.  Mary worked at Apple Valley Natural Foods since their opening,  and continued to work there until her retirement in...

Jul 19, 2022

Arrangements are pending.

Jul 10, 2022

Sharon L. Cook, age 80, of Alma and formerly of Athens, MI. went to meet her Lord on July 10, 2022.  She was born on March 8, 1942 in Battle Creek, the youngest of four daughters born to Clifford and Grace (Dolby) Palmiter.  Sharon graduated in 1959 from Vista Maria High School in Detroit, the went on to receive...

Jul 7, 2022

Todd Brice Ray of Fort Mill, South Carolina, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, died July 7, 2022 from a car accident returning to Fort Mill after visiting family and friends in Battle Creek.  Todd was born on September 30, 1966 to Robert Brice and Joanna (Joby) Ray, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Todd graduated from Springfield...

Jul 6, 2022

Janet A. Horton, age 94, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born June 9, 1928, in Charlotte, Michigan the daughter of Homer and Cleon (Ritchie) West. Jan was a 1946 graduate of Eaton Rapids High School and attended McMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. She had worked at the Eaton...

Jul 5, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Ann Rathbun, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2022 at Bickford Cottage in Portage, MI. after a long illness.  She was born on May 6, 1931 in Battle Creek, MI., the daughter of William and Grace Irene(Thurtle) Kerr.  Pat graduated from St. Philip High School in 1948, and married Robert Rathbun in September of the...

Jul 1, 2022

Jackson “Big Jack” L. Warren, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 1, 2022.  He was born on September 22, 1939 in Battle Creek, the son of Delson and Violet (Cross) Warren.  Jackson graduated in 1958 from Battle Creek Central High School and served in the United States Army.  He was employed by the Battle Creek Veterans...

Jul 1, 2022

Winifred Nowlin passed peacefully at Centrica Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, MI, on July 1, 2022. Winnie was born in 1929 to Reuben and Mabel  (Athearn) Small in Levering, MI. After graduation from Pelston High School she moved to Battle Creek where she attended Argubright Business College and there met her future husband, Lloyd Nowlin. They were...

Jun 30, 2022

Diana L. Woods, age 72, of East Leroy, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo.  She was born on April 19, 1950 in Battle Creek, the daughter of George and Helen (Godde) Knowles.  Diana was a lifelong area resident and graduated in 1968 from Battle Creek Central High School.  She was formerly employed by...

Jun 28, 2022

Nilah J. “Sammy” Walker, age 96, of Battle Creek, died on June 28, 2022.  She was born June 16, 1926 in Port Huron, MI., and graduated from Port Huron High School in 1944.  She worked in Muller Brass in Port Huron; the Pentagon Building in Washinton D.C.; for U.S. Selective Service in Port Huron, and the Selective Service in...

Jun 25, 2022

Died peacefully on June 25, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Karen was born in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Al and Wanda Malear. Karen is survived by her husband, Jim; 3 children, Patrick (Colleen) King, Jerrod (Connie) King and Ryan (Naiada) Partin. Karen loved spending time with her 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson (Sir Charles)....

Jun 25, 2022

Larry Warren Brew, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away June 25, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place. Larry was born September 17, 1955, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Warren Jay and Virginia May (Orm) Brew. He was a 1974 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and served in the U.S. Army, 82 nd Airborne. Larry retired...

Jun 17, 2022

Robert “Bob” Carlson, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 17, 2022 into the arms of Jesus.  Bob was born on November 28, 1935 in Marshall, MI., the son of Julius and Florence (Hill) Carlson.  Bob graduated in 1954 from Muncie Central High School in Muncie, Indiana.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy...

Jun 16, 2022

VERNON J. HERZING, 89, passed peacefully on June 16, 2022, in the comfort of his home and in the loving care of his devoted wife of nearly 62 years, Joan (Gaskill) Herzing.

Vern was born March 7, 1933, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the son of Herman Joseph and Viola Caroline (Nuremberg/Gill) Herzing.  In his early childhood, Vern...

Jun 14, 2022

Passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Lakeview Assisted Living. Marion was born on February 28, 1926, in Grosse Pointe, MI, the daughter of Henry and Eva (Coppin) Horner. She had been an area resident since 1945. On June 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Raymond S. Zull, who preceded her in death on January 30,...