Obituaries

Jun 13, 2022

Marlene L. (Yannone) Pape passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Lakeview Senior Living after a long and colorful life at the age of 89.

Born September 21, 1932 in Niles, Ohio, Marlene graduated from Niles McKinley High School in 1950 and married her life-long sweetheart Donald G. Pape in the summer of 1956. Don...

Jun 9, 2022

Eric “Na” Jordon Amaro was born October 26, 1972, to Guadalupe (Amaro) and Manuel Sanchez Jr. of Marshall, Michigan. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 9, 2022, after a short illness. Eric is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Tiffiany, sisters: Dawn (Art) Sanchez-Ramirez, Tessa “lil honey” (Megan) Sanchez, brother, Troy (Janileth) Amaro,...

Jun 9, 2022

Taylor Paige McMillon, age 33, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, June 9, 2022. She was born on September 19th, 1988, in Battle Creek, to Gary and Dawn (Nelson) McMillon. She lived in Battle Creek her whole life, graduating from Operation G.R.A.D. in 2006. She recently was employed at Dollar General,...

Jun 5, 2022

Desaney McMillon, age 59, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, June 5, 2022.  She was born on August 25, 1962 in Battle Creek, beloved daughter of Hoyt and Karen (Bouchard) McMillon.  Desaney was a lifelong area resident and a 1980 graduate of Harper Creek High School.  She worked as the Property manager for The...

Jun 4, 2022

Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. Sharon was born on October 19, 1942, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Bernard and Barbara (Wilson) Jettner, Jr.  She was a graduate of Lakeview High School.  On May 14, 1960, she was united in marriage to John Joseph Dennis. John...

Jun 1, 2022

Delbert “Ted” Sweet, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 1, 2022,  surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 26, 1931 in Battle Creek, the son of Delbert and Bessie (Hine) Sweet.  Ted was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek, where he lived on the same street for over 70 years.  He graduated from...

May 27, 2022

William (“Bill”) Keith Carpenter, 80, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home in Battle Creek, Michigan.

He was born June 7, 1941 in Battle Creek to Russell and Dorothy (Keith) Carpenter. Bill graduated from Lakeview High School in 1959 and attended Michigan State University. He was co-owner of the Hunter-Prell Company where he served as...

May 24, 2022

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

May 24, 2022

Donna Marie Mudd, age 93 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022 comforted by her two daughters. She was born on February 22, 1929 in Homer, MI., the daughter of William and Essa (Slocum) Butler. Donna was one of 14 children, survived by her brother Junior (Lillian) Butler of Springport, MI. Donna graduated from Homer High School,...

May 23, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Charles Jean Flowers. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 21, 2022

Hayleigh Mackenzie Mason of Cross Plains, TN passed away suddenly May 21, 2022 in a tragic car accident, a life that was just beginning, cut too short. Even though she was taken from us before her time, she lived her life to the fullest every day.

Hayleigh had the biggest, most beautiful smile and an infectious laugh....

May 17, 2022

Doris A. Lingg, age 86 of Bedford, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was born April 8, 1936, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Donald Arnold and Evelyn Anna (Brown) Darling. Doris was a graduate of Lakeview High School. She loved to sew, enjoyed stamping and antiques, and working in her yard. She was a member of...

May 15, 2022

Irma G. Tetrault, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 15, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on April 6, 1935 in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Anna Seubert.  Irma graduated from Ziehen Gymnasium and Secretarial School in Frankfurt Germany with curriculum in German, English, Latin and French then moved to the United States...

May 15, 2022

Linda Kay White, age 74, of Battle Creek, passed away at her residence on May 12, 2022.  She was born on July 10, 1947, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Russell and Juanita (Graham) Willey.  Linda graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1965.  She was previously employed by H&R Block, Keiper Corporation, Ermisch Travel, and was also a full-time homemaker. ...

May 8, 2022

Geraldine G. Nay, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born January 11, 1932, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, the daughter of John A. and Gertrude A. (Lemon) Mayer. Geraldine graduated from Union College Academy in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1950, and in 1966 she graduated from Kellogg Community College as a Registered Nurse. She...

May 7, 2022

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

May 6, 2022

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

May 5, 2022

Died on Thursday, May 6, 2022, at Hope Landing-The Haven in Charlotte, MI. Shirley was born on June 13, 1938, in Bellevue, the daughter of James and Mary Elizabeth (Shaver) Whitfield. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek central High school. She also attended Cosmetology School and Argubright Business College. On November 5, 1960,...

Apr 30, 2022

Robert Daniel O’Brien, age 102 of Battle Creek, Michigan gained his heavenly wings after a short illness on April 30, 2022 while at the Laurels of Bedford Nursing Home. Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Sarah (Smith) O’Brien; siblings David (Wanita) O’Brien, Charlotte “Mae” (Lloyd) Haggard, Marjorie (Carl) Britt and Charles (Linda) O’Brien; granddaughter Michelle France-Dobbs....

Apr 29, 2022

Elaine Mildred Smith (Horr) 79, of Galesburg, Michigan, passed away April 29th, 2022 peacefully at home.

Elaine was born in Defiance, OH to Harold and LaVerne Horr on June 25th, 1942. At a young age the family moved to Battle Creek, MI where she grew up and attended Battle Creek Central High School and graduated in 1960.  Elaine...