Obituaries

Jul 10, 2024

Jul 9, 2024

Died on July 9, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek. Teresa was born on April 30, 1954, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Herman D. and Barbara May (Conrad) LaLonde. She is survived by a son, George Saylor; grandchild, Wesley Saylor; brothers, Scott (Lisa) Butcher and Randy Butcher; a nephew, Dawson Butcher. She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew...

Jul 9, 2024

Sally A. Hansen, age 84, of Battle Creek and formerly of Westland, Michigan passed away on July 9, 2024 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab. She was born on November 24, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Nelda (Umphrey) Kerns Sr. Sally graduated from St. Philip Catholic Central High School in 1957, then went on to receive...

Jul 5, 2024

Dakkar Ade-Jahi Wilson Jr age 4 months of Battle Creek passed away July 5, 2024. Dakkar was born on February 26, 2024. He was a precious soul that gave us a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. He loved to play and stick out his tongue!!!

Dakkar is survived by his parents Roxanne Hinman and Dakkar Wilson; sister...

Jul 4, 2024

Lucille Bertha Dubay, age 90 of Grand Ledge MI died at her home on Thursday July 4, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1934, one of twin daughters to Lillie (Moore) and Adolph Gehrcke in Saginaw Michigan. She attended Saginaw schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1952. She worked for Saginaw Savings and Loan until her...

Jul 2, 2024

Passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Marion was born on February 1, 1922, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald and Gertrude (Caswell) Munger. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1941. She married Harold L. Balch on September 21, 1946. He preceded...

Jul 1, 2024

Robert Elois Champagne of Hickory Corners, Michigan died unexpectedly the morning of July 1, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1966, to Arthur M. Champagne Jr. and Jeanette Louise (Pultorak) Champagne in Battle Creek, Michigan. Bob (or “Bobby” as his elder sisters insisted on calling him) graduated from Battle Creel Central High School in 1984. He later received a...

Jun 30, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

George W. Burrows 84 passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024.George was born July 19,1939 in Homer, Michigan, to Albert Burrows and Laura (Adams) Burrows. George went into the navy right out of high school. He traveled all over the world on a submarine which he loved. While in the Navy he married Maryln J. Reed on New Year's Eve...

Jun 26, 2024

no services will be held

Jun 23, 2024

J Sabin was born August 31,1963 to Betty (Hill) and James Sabin Sr. Sisters; Betty, Brenda (Joe) Casarez, Bonnie (Curt) Tuttle, Becky Woods and Brother Jim Sabin. The Lord guided him home on June 23,2024 surrounded by his loved ones. J was a prideful man of many traits but above all he was a loving and devoted husband to his...

Jun 21, 2024

Gary Lynn McMillon, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away while receiving care at Laurels of Bedford on Friday, June 21, 2024, after being diagnosed with dementia in March 2024. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to John David and Nellie (Etherton) McMillon. Gary was born on his mother's 34th birthday, April 6, 1955. He lived in Battle Creek...

Jun 20, 2024

Arrangements are pending

Jun 15, 2024

Mary Magdalene Smith Drake Beckwith was born on April 4, 1935 to Bena and Rena Smith in Frozen Creek, KY. She moved north to find work in Michigan at age 18, where she met Ross Burton Drake. They were united in marriage on March 6, 1955. They were married for 16 years and had four children together before he went...

Jun 14, 2024

Angela M. Blair, age 37, of Burlington, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1987 in Conroe, Texas, the daughter of Craig and Joan (Morales) Olsen. Angela moved from Texas to Battle Creek, Michigan in 1991. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 2005. Angela was...

Jun 14, 2024

Zella M. Smith, age 96, of Battle Creek passed away on June 14, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 16, 1928 in Leroy Township, the daughter of Nile and Nina (Katz) Eyre. Zella attended Bushnell and Blackett Country Schools and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1946. She was employed by H.B. Sherman, Hunter-Prell, Kellogg Company...

Jun 8, 2024

Viola “Vi” Victoria Johnson, 94, Battle Creek, MI passed away on June 8, 2024 at University of Michigan Health–Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI.

 Viola was born in West Monroe, LA to Garfield and Viola Johnson on August 21, 1929. She went to high school at Monroe High School and graduated as valedictorian, in 1946 in Monroe, LA. She went on to...

Jun 2, 2024

Jun 1, 2024

Jeanette J.(Hand) Taft, 96, passed away peacefully at Reflections Memory Care on June 1, 2024 with relatives at her side and others praying from home.  Jeanette was born to Howard J. Hand and Ruth M . (Hadley)  Hand in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 2, 1927.  She attended Lakeview Schools.  On June 8, 1942, she married her loving partner of...

Jun 1, 2024

May 8, 1936 – June 1, 2024

 

Battle Creek, Michigan – On June 1, 2024,  Mary Jean (Martus) Zielke, a treasured mother,   grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at age 88.    The middle child of William and Stella Martus,  Mary grew up with her two brothers on a farm in Cass City,MI.   While their father worked at Ford...