Obituaries

Sep 30, 2021

Sandra Ann (Troutman) Schepel, 86, passed away September 30, 2021 in her sleep at Farleigh Senior Care Home.  Sandy as she went by, was born January 30, 1935 in Coldwater Michigan to Kenneth and Audrey Troutman.  Sandy loved life, her family, traveling up north in Michigan and her years in the motorhome and wintering in Florida.  She was a wonderful...

Sep 29, 2021

Died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, surrounded by her family. Millie was born on March 15, 1927, in Repas, Yugoslavia, the daughter of Martin and Maria (Kopricanec) Zagi.  She married Steve Horvatinovich on February 27, 1949, in Repas, Yugoslavia. To make a better life for his family, Steve moved to America in 1951 and in 1958, Millie and their two...

Sep 26, 2021

Perry R. Drake, 91, of Sparta, Tennessee, passed away September 26, 2021, after a short illness and stay at NHC in Sparta. He was born March 15, 1930 to Byron and Nancy Drake in Sparta, Tennessee. He was united in marriage to America “Merkie” Smith in 1948. They were married for 61 years before she went on to glory. Perry later married Marsha...

Sep 24, 2021

Private interment to take place.

Sep 23, 2021

Patricia Ann (Gray) Sidnam, 82, of Battle Creek, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, September 23, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family.  Pat was born July 3, 1939, in Santa Anna, California.  She grew up in the southern California area and graduated from Lincoln High School in San Diego, California in 1957.  In the early...

Sep 22, 2021

Died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, surrounded by his family. David was born on July 13, 1960, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Robert and Joyce Tibbetts. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Central High School. David was a veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps. In 1990, he married the...

Sep 21, 2021

Gloria Ann Burrows, 86, of Battle Creek, Mich., passed Sept. 21, 2021 at Boschway A.F.C.

She was born Dec. 27, 1934 in Battle Creek MI, the daughter of Clarance and Marian Eckler.

Gloria graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1953. She worked at Brook Lodge Conference Center for Upjohn company and retired in 1997. She...

Sep 19, 2021

Gail Tressa Lawrence, age 74, of Bellevue, passed away on September 19, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born on February 17, 1947, in Takoma Park, Maryland; the daughter of Dale and Linnaea (Erickson) Perkins. Gail was previously employed as a secretary for the Battle Creek Adventist Hospital, then for the City of Battle Creek, where she retired...

Sep 18, 2021

Gina Lee “Jona Lee” Cornette of Charlottesville, Virginia died September 18, 2021, with her daughter at her side in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Gina was born July 4, 1945, in Beckley, West Virginia, and Later moved to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1957. During this time, she raised three wonderful children and established a long career with Safeway grocery stories as an...

Sep 17, 2021

Cremation to take place.  No services are scheduled at this time.

Sep 16, 2021

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled at this time.

Sep 15, 2021

Jan G. White, Sr, 1SG, U.S. Army (Retired), age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born April 7, 1945, in South Bend, Indiana the son of Leonard Leroy and Carol Margaret (Knott) Taylor. Jan began working at the age of 15 as a lifeguard at Willard Beach. He graduated from Battle Creek Central...

Sep 13, 2021

Katherine Inez Craven, age 94, of Battle Creek, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, Monday, September 13, 2021. She was born May 30, 1927 in Bedford Township, Michigan the daughter of Wayne Francis and Bonnie Bernice (Berkimer) Knoll. Katherine graduated from Argubright Business College and worked for Calhoun County Friend of the Court for thirteen years...

Sep 12, 2021

Helen Marie Thomason, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born October 27, 1942 in Dayton, Tennessee the daughter of Willis David and Jessie (Brady) Hall. Helen is survived by two sons: Steven (Donna) Thomason of Tennessee and Jeffrey (Nicole) Thomason of Battle Creek, and five grandchildren: Serena Thomason, Felicity Thomason, Trent Bergman,...

Sep 12, 2021

Raymond Michael Wolney, the youngest child of Raymond Joseph Wolney and Dorothy Eva (Mezak) Wolney, born in Battle Creek MI on September 9th, 1959, passed away Sunday September 12th, 2021 in Battle Creek MI. Raymond is survived by his daughters, Christina, Catherine, Angelina and Kimberly; a brother Ron Wolney and sisters Linda Federico, Sharon and Judi Wolney. He is...

Sep 9, 2021

Kellee Elizabeth Bammer, age 53, of Battle Creek, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2021, at her home. She was born on July 10, 1968, at McChord AFB in Tacoma, Washington, a daughter to Thomas and Trudy (Davis) Daum. Kellee was the oldest of three children.

Kellee attended St. Philip Catholic Central High School (1983-1986) and was...

Sep 9, 2021

Died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek. Angie was born on May 3, 1970, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Janis I. (Milne) Fales. She had been a lifelong area resident graduating from Union City High School. Angie worked as a cashier at Meijer for 6 years. She enjoyed puzzles, playing cards and video...

Sep 7, 2021

James D. Dean, age 65, of East Leroy, passed away September 7, 2021. He was born July 1, 1956, to Ina Mae (Bisel) Frank and Sherman Dean, Jr. He graduated from Portage Central High School in 1974 and received an associate degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He was employed by Eaton Corporation for 25 years as a technician....

Sep 3, 2021

Wesley Rodger “Pops” Swafford, Died September 3, 2021, Wesley went to his eternal home. He was born August 12, 1957, in Soddy Daisey, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Claud T. Swafford and Virgie E. Swafford (Herrell) , and his nephew, Joseph Cipcic. He is survived by his sisters, Mary (Jack) Carmichael, Betty Burns,...

Sep 1, 2021

Susan J. Lewis, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 1, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on June 19, 1933 in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of George and Marion (Snow) Quick.  Susan graduated from Marshall High School in 1951, then moved to Battle Creek where she received her associates degree from Argubright Business College. ...