Obituaries

Feb 17, 2022

Cremation to take place, with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

Feb 17, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Louise (Carmichael) Wagster. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 16, 2022

Harry Glen Ward Jr., age 86, entered the gates of heaven, February 16, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family both near and far. He succumbed to the ravages of Lewy-Body Dementia. Harry was born November 19, 1935, in Bonne Terre, MO to Harry and Scbeulah Ward.

Harry grew up in his small hometown of Desloge...

Feb 15, 2022

Donald E. Walker, age 87 of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022. He was born November 7, 1934, in Stockbridge, Michigan the son of Leonard Mason and Grace Edna (Riggs) Walker and resided in the Southern Michigan area, graduating from Leslie High School in 1952.  He was employed by Clark Equipment Company in 1955 and retired in 1986...

Feb 14, 2022

James “Big Jim” Caswell passed away on February 14, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a long battle with health issues. James was born on March 2, 1963, to his mother Lavonna Marriott. He is also survived by his son, James R. Caswell, two grandsons, Elijah (Quin) Briskie and Gavyn Caswell; two sisters, Pam (Todd) Hagist and...

Feb 9, 2022

Delva J. Brendum, age 97, of Pennfield, MI., passed away on February 9, 2022 at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on June 17, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Otto and Clara (Schramm) Rau.  Delva moved from Saginaw to Battle Creek in 1941.  She had previously worked at a diner in Battle Creek where she met the...

Feb 8, 2022

Debra A. Wilson, Age 36, and infant daughter, Giovanna V. Williams, 32 weeks, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2022 at Bronson Battle Creek.  Debra was born on March 24, 1985 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William D. and Patricia (Hawk) Wilson.  Debra was lifelong area resident and attended Harper Creek High School and graduate of Operation Grad. ...

Feb 8, 2022

Delaney Marie Caitlyn Starks, 28, of Battle Creek Michigan left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 8, 2022. She left behind her beloved sons Camden Nathanial, 10, and Mason Elliot, 5. She was born in Marshall, MI on February 11, 1993, the loving daughter of James A. Starks and Anne Marie (Palmer) Starks. ...

Feb 7, 2022

Margaret L. Nelson, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away on February 7, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 24, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ernest and Mary (Lindauer) McGee.  Margaret made her residence in Venice, Florida for 23 years before returning back to Battle Creek.  Margaret was a graduate...

Feb 4, 2022

James H. Reed, 92, of Nashville, passed away on February 4, 2022.  He was born in Springfield to Harold and Catherine (Kindig) Reed on May 25, 1929.  He graduated from Lakeview High School, class of 1948.  Jim served his country in the Army from 1950-52.  He married Pauline Godde in 1950.  He was a Tool & Die maker at...

Feb 4, 2022

Passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home with his parents by his side. Jerry was born on July 1, 1965, in Chicago, IL, the son of Jerry L. and Glenda L. (Howard) Johnson, Sr., who survive. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Doris Klaussen Development Center. He loved to ride...

Feb 4, 2022

Jan 31, 2022

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Jan 31, 2022

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Jan 29, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness that the family of Tina M. Lewis,  age 56,  of Battle Creek, Michigan announces her unexcepted passing on January 29, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.,  surrounded by her children.  She was born February 23, 1965.   Tina was a stay at home mom and wife for 20+ years.   Tina loved  raising her...

Jan 29, 2022

Virginia V. “Ginny” Standish, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022, at her daughters home in Grant. She was born December 1, 1943, in Arnett, West Virginia the daughter of Dewey and Flora (Brown) Johnson. Virginia was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in 1994 where she had...

Jan 29, 2022

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Jan 29, 2022

Katie (Erin Kate) Ferguson of Battle Creek passed away on January 29,2022, at home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 86 years old. She will join all of her siblings: Betty, Amy, Frances, Sue, Clayton and Gene in Heaven. She will also reunite with her parents, Jesse and Frankie Barger and her first...

Jan 28, 2022

Terrie Lou Petersen was born and raised here in Battle Creek. She was born on January 15, 1962. Terrie went with the Lord at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Battle Creek on January 28, 2022. She is preceded by her parents, William D Wright and Betty J Carnell. She is survived by her 3 children, Tiffany R Petersen, Travis...

Jan 28, 2022

Janette (Bean) Vincent was born on February 21, 1932 in Hampshire, IL and died peacefully on January 28, 2022 in Bellevue, MI. She was the youngest child of Earl and Margaret (Petrie) Bean, and the sister of George Bean and Peggy Gross. Growing up in Hampshire, IL Janette spent time on the family farm. She was a 1948 graduate...