Obituaries

Nov 19, 2021

John Wesley Compton, age 69, of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 19, 2021. John was born September 1, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Oliver Wesley and Helen Teresa (Arnone) Compton. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971 and retired from the City of Battle Creek. John liked to camp, fish, ride motorcycles and work around...

Nov 15, 2021

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

Nov 15, 2021

Valerie I. Murphy, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 15, 2021.  She was born on February 14, 1955 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Stubbs) Burgess.  Valerie was a lifelong area resident, and 1973 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.  She worked at various fast-food restaurants, with McDonalds being her most recent. ...

Nov 14, 2021

Died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Villa at Winston Court, Senior Living Communities. Virginia was born September 19, 1930, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert A. and Louise D. (Orr) Hart. She had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was united in marriage to William F. Root in June of 1960. He preceded her...

Nov 11, 2021

Died Thursday, November 11, 2021, due to illness at home, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on September 4, 1943, in Battle Creek, the son of Carl J. and Agnes V. (Gothard) Sexton. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Kellogg Agricultural High School in 1961.  In 1963, he was united in marriage to...

Nov 10, 2021

Timothy A. Schreiner, age 61, of Bedford Twp., passed away on November 10, 2021, at his residence. He was born on October 12, 1960, in Battle Creek, the son of Robert D. and Mary Y. (Szabo) Schreiner. Tim was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1979. Tim graduated from the Columbia...

Nov 10, 2021

Darline D. Hardish, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Place. She was born on March 26, 1932, in Decorah, Iowa, the daughter of William and Golda (Meyer) Drallmeier. Darline graduated from Rice Lake High School. She previously lived in Albion, Michigan before making her home in Battle Creek for over 60 years....

Nov 8, 2021

Jane Elizabeth Stevens, age 83, of Battle Creek, died Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born May 30, 1938, in Sturgis, Michigan the only child of Richard Paul and Gladys (Zabel) Ross. Jane attended Sturgis Public Schools graduating in 1955 and was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sturgis. Following graduation from Sturgis High School, Jane...

Nov 7, 2021

Deloris J. Wilson, age 60 of Sherwood, died Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born February 22, 1961, in Coldwater, Michigan the daughter of Alfred L. and Eileen J. (Anthony) Crandall. Deloris was a graduate of Union City High School. She loved to fish and garden and spend time with her family. On August 12, 1989, she was married...

Nov 5, 2021

Mark C. Irish, age 41, of Battle Creek, passed away November 5, 2021,unexpectedly at his residence.  He was born on September 8, 1980 in Battle Creek, the son of Mark D. and Kathy A. Irish.  Mark was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek.  He previously worked construction jobs before becoming self-employed as a handyman.  Mark loved fishing, hunting and the...

Nov 3, 2021

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

Nov 3, 2021

Gregory William “Gregg” Pellegrino, age 67 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was born January 25, 1954, to Constantino Francesco and Gertrude Elizabeth (Duffy) Pellegrino in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was raised in Yeadon, Pennsylvania. He attended Marple Vocational Technical School for Chemistry and graduated from Yeadon High School in 1971. Gregg entered the U.S....

Nov 2, 2021

Charley F. Williams, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 2, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on June 14, 1926 in Battle Creek, the son of Harvey and Dorothy (Payne) Williams.  Charley was previously employed by AB Stove Company, Morgan Drive-Away, Sears and Roebuck, Mayflower Trucking, and later  retiring from Ironworker Local #340.  Charley proudly...

Oct 31, 2021

Sharon Anne (Wank) Carpenter, 79 of Athens, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 31, at Glen Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, MI. The family will receive friends for visitation Friday, November 5, 2021 from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Services for Sharon will be held at the funeral home Saturday November 6, 2021 at 11:00...

Oct 30, 2021

Sharon E. Warren, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 30, 2021.  She was born on October 23, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Delson and Violet (Cross) Warren.  Sharon previously lived in Holland, Michigan for a short time before making her home in Battle Creek.   She was previously employed at the Dosca Home and...

Oct 30, 2021

John W. Hueckel, 71, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away October 30 th , 2021 at home.  He was born December 8 th , 1949, to Donald & Helen Hueckel in Battle Creek, MI.

He graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1968 and was united in marriage to Nancy A. Drake on July 19 th ,...

Oct 26, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, TX.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his...

Oct 23, 2021

Carole June Alcorn (Waymire), 79, loving mom, grandma, sister and friend, went home to be with her Lord on October 23, 2021.

Carole was born March 26, 1942, in Matthews, Indiana. Her father was Cecil E. Waymire and her mother Cecil C. Waymire (Dunsmore). She attended Jefferson Township High School in Upland, Indiana, and Kellogg Community College...

Oct 22, 2021

Joey Lynn Bailey, age 69 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home. He was born January 15, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Paul Franklin and Lucille Frances (Fields) Bailey. Lynn was a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School and a lifelong resident of the area. For over 50 years he worked...

Oct 20, 2021

Passed on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, in Battle Creek. Richard was born on October 23, 1956, in Chicago, IL, the son of  Clifford Roy and Mary Elizabeth (McBroom) Niemann. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School in 1975. He was employed with Consumers Concrete, Four Star Muffler and owned and operated Cliffson...