Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

Marcelino “Marce” Martinez Jr. of Battle Creek, MI passed away on December 23, 2021 peacefully at home with family. He was born on July 4, 1961 in Saginaw, MI. He was raised by his mother Victoria Sanchez Burke and Stepfather Robert Earl Burke Sr. Marce moved to Battle Creek at the age of five. He graduated from Battle Creek...

Dec 22, 2021

Lt. Col. William Foody Morris, USA (Ret.)

(September 7, 1927 – December 22, 2021)

Bill began his amazing journey through life in the south side community of Chicago, Illinois. Born to John James and Alice V. Foody Morris he grew up with a strong Irish determination and ethic which served him well throughout his interesting...

Dec 21, 2021

Died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Place. Tom was born on October 21, 1932, in Battle Creek, the son of Thomas C and Fronia A. (Wood) Hall. He grew up in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Public Schools, Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University. Tom joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged...

Dec 20, 2021

Catherine Rose (Reed) (Shirley) Crowell, age 98, of Battle Creek and formerly of Athens, MI, passed away on December 20, 2021 at Lakeview Assisted Living.  She was born on August 12, 1923 in Cedar Springs, MI, the daughter of Howard and May (Schmidt) Reed.  Catherine was an only child and raised on the family farm.  She met her husband, Roland...

Dec 17, 2021

Debra Ann Schwemer, age 60 of Three Rivers, departed her loving family on December 17, 2021. She was born October 30, 1961 in Syracuse, New York to Donald and Gloria (Hardy) Schwemer. Debra graduated from White Pigeon High School in 1981, then pursued higher education while earning several certifications and degrees including a Bachelor of Science degree. She was...

Dec 17, 2021

Peter Jeffrey Colquhoun, 65, of Battle Creek, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2021.  He was born in Battle Creek to Graham and Bonnie (Rabe) Colquhoun on October 4, 1956.  Jeff is survived by his wife and helpmate of 30 years, Diane; children, Peter, Gillian, and Brigitte; sisters Breah (Bill) Mohr...

Dec 16, 2021

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Dec 16, 2021

Mary Alice Tucker,  age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on December 16, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on November 14, 1960 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Charles and Betty (Thornton) Mayo.  Mary lived in Battle Creek most of her life.  She was employed as a manager for Felpausch for 20 years.  Mary enjoyed sewing,...

Dec 15, 2021

Esther Brown, age 91, of East Leroy, joyfully entered heaven’s gates on December 15th, 2021. Esther was born on October 11th, 1930, to William and Edna Cozadd. Tragedy struck the family soon after her birth, with the passing of her father. Much like Queen Esther in the Bible, Esther was sent to live with family to raise and care...

Dec 13, 2021

Sherry Lee Henning, age 70, died on December 13 th , 2021 at home with her family after a very long illness.

She was born on February 28 th 1951 in Battle Creek to parents Mary Dorice White & Robert Roy Pennock. She graduated high school from Battle Creek Central.

Sherry is survived by daughter...

Dec 13, 2021

Stanley L. Tuller, age 88 of Battle Creek, passed away on December 13, 2021 at The Oaks at Northpointe Woods.  He was born on October 31, 1933 in Ionia, Michigan.  Stanley served in the United States Army National Guard.  He worked at Michigan Carton and Container as a forklift operator for several years before retiring.  Stanley was an avid...

Dec 12, 2021

Connie L. DeLong, age 76, of Nokomis, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away December 12, 2021, with her daughters by her side. She was born August 22, 1945, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Charles A. and Ann (Finkbiner) Cooper. Connie was a 1963 graduate of Lakeview High School. She had worked at L.W. Robinsons, F.W....

Dec 12, 2021

Marvel Jeanne Coleman, age 92 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at her home. She was born September 10, 1929 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Forrest E. and Retha E. (Yarger) Coleman. Jeanne loved to tell how she attended a one room schoolhouse and went on to graduate from Hastings High School in 1946. She...

Dec 12, 2021

Nancy (Calladine) Arnold 83 of Athens Went home to be with our Heavenly Father on December 12, 2021. She was born January 8, 1938, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Harold and Mildred (Lacy) Calladine. She grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1956. She later went to work at EPI and retired in 1985....

Dec 11, 2021

Died Saturday December 11, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Place with his family by his side. James was born on February 20, 1942, in Battle Creek, the son of William and Leona (Coleman) Lipps. He was a 1960 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. James was employed with the...

Dec 9, 2021

Mark Stephen Boaz was born August 16, 1959, to Barry Joseph Boaz and Shirley Joan (Stumpf) Boaz at Leila hospital in Battle Creek Michigan, and passed away December 6th, 2021 in the comfort of his own home. In his early years, Mark attended South Westnedge Elementary School, South Junior High School, and Loy Norrix High School, where he graduated...

Dec 7, 2021

Lee Burgett, 81, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Florida on December 7, 2021.  He was cherished by his family and will be greatly missed by so many.  Lee is survived by his three children, Randy (Tammie), Dale (Jill), and Jim (Trish) along with his grandchildren Tara (James) Barber, Tiffany (Geoff) Parker, Shawnna (Brian) Figgins, Justin (Amanda) Burgett...

Dec 6, 2021

Died on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the laurels of Bedford. Ramiro was born on October 26, 1952 in , Cheran Michoacan, Mexico,  the son of Santiago Guardian and Herlinda Roman. In 1969, he was united in marriage to Catalina Baldivia who survives. Ramiro was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening, watching TV and going...

Dec 6, 2021

Deborah Suzanne Knickerbocker, 61, of Augusta, MI passed away unexpectedly on December 6 th , 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Deborah was born on February 16 th ,1960 and lived most of her life in the Battle Creek/Kalamazoo area.  She worked at Denso Manufacturing in a number of positions for 28 years.  Deborah dedicated her life to being a...

Dec 6, 2021

Passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his fiancé, Tracy Wright, Children, Courtney and Zachary; his grandson, Hayden; mother, Sharon Enbody; brothers, Glenn Hissong and Floyd (Laurie) Switzer; a sister, Barb (Guy) Roberts and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Donald...