Obituaries

Jul 30, 2021

Joan Iona (Poff) Hill Smith of rural Bellevue, MI passed away on July 30, 2021.  Mrs. Smith was born July 29, 1932 in Maple Grove Township to Dale & Mildred (Miller) Poff.

She graduated from Hastings High School in 1951 and went to work at Hastings Manufacturing for 1 ½ years before going to work at Rich...

Jul 28, 2021

Andre` M. Watson, age 27 and an Army Veteran, passed away unexpectedly on July 28, 2021. He was born on March 8, 1994, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Antonio (Heather) Watson and Callie Williams. He graduated High School in 2013 and joined the U.S. Army in 2014. While serving he was stationed in Germany working in Logistics....

Jul 27, 2021

Carol J. Mead, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 27, 2021, at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center.  She was born on December 23, 1931, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Fischer) Romans.  She was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Lakeview High School.  Carol was previously employed for a short time...

Jul 26, 2021

Barbara J. Trascik, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 26, 2021, at her residence. She was born on December 4, 1927, in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Irene (Bruso) Cook. Barbara was a lifelong area resident and attended Springfield Schools. She was devoted to her home, husband, and family, helping whenever and wherever she...

Jul 26, 2021

Charles V. Aitken, age 87, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2021, at Reflections Memory Care.  He was born on March 8, 1934, in Goshen, Indiana, the son of William and Mary (McDermott) Aitken.  Charles graduated from Elkhart High School before moving to Battle Creek.  He was employed  at General Motors for twenty...

Jul 21, 2021

Ronald James Kloack, age 79 of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born July 19, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Clyde and Colleen (Coleman) Kloack. He was a 1961 graduate of Climax Scotts High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1963...

Jul 21, 2021

Marino (Nino) Flores, 79, born June 18, 1942 in Juncos, Puerto Rico has passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021 at his home under Hospice Care.  He was the best father anyone could ask for. Nino is survived by his two sons, Michael and Marino Flores Jr. with 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death...

Jul 18, 2021

Hubert R Western Jr., 89,  formerly of Battle Creek passed away Sunday July 18, 2021 with his family by his side. Hubert was born in Battle Creek Michigan to Hubert (Sr.) and Monnie (Wilder) Western on April 21, 1932. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1950 as senior class president then attended Western Michigan University before...

Jul 17, 2021

Cremation to take place.

Jul 16, 2021

Margaret A. Weipert, age 96, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 16, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on January 6, 1925, in Otsego Michigan, the daughter of Moine and Mabel (Scott) Story.  Margaret graduated from Otsego High School and came to Battle Creek in 1959.  She previously was employed as a manager of the candy...

Jul 14, 2021

Cremation to take place, with inurnment at Fort Custer National Cemetery

Jul 14, 2021

Sandra K. Mahoney, age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 14, 2021, at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born on June 3, 1950, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Roger and Billie (Blanton) Keagle.  She was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek, and a 1968 graduate of Harper Creek High School.  Sandra was previously...

Jul 10, 2021

Jacqueline A. Lancaster, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 10, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on April 8, 1933, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ralph and Velda (Adrian) Willey.  She attended Battle Creek Central High School and was employed by the Kellogg Company in quality control, retiring in 1992 after 34 years...

Jul 9, 2021

Paul Duglas Edwards, 65, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at his residence. Paul was born on April 29, 1956 in Spring City, TN to John A. and Avalee (James) Edwards. Paul was part owner of the Drive Thru Party Factory, a landscaper, maintenance man but he was most proud of being a flat top roofer...

Jul 4, 2021

Passed on at 1:00 a.m., July 4, 2021, in his home with his daughter by his side. James was born in Battle Creek, MI, at Nichols Memorial Hospital on April 3, 1931. He attended Tekonsha High School . He married Nola Mae Grotbo in 1954. She Preceded  him in death in 2005 after 50 years of marriage. Jim wanted...

Jul 3, 2021

Shirley L. Henry, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana.  She was born on July 27, 1934 in Waterloo, Indiana to George W. and Bertha (Schiek) Speer.  She was a 1952 graduate of Waterloo High School and a 1957 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Physical Education.  Upon her...

Jul 1, 2021

James L. Bolton, age 89, of Battle Creek, formerly of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2021, and joined his beloved wife in heaven.  He was born on May 2, 1932, in Habersham, Tennessee, the son of David H. and Rosie (Walden) Bolton.  James married the love of his life, Louetta France on May 20, 1952.  He proudly...

Jul 1, 2021

Heaven gained an Angel today. Maggie Jean McKendrick, age 102 of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born September 28, 1918 in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Preston William and Frances Louise (Wyatt) Fields. Maggie was a traveler. She enjoyed seeing family, people, and places. She loved going dancing,...

Jun 30, 2021

Salli Lynn Fahndrich, age 66 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born December 2, 1954, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Justus and Doreen (Severence) Beatty. Salli was a 1972 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. On September 25, 1982, Salli married Michael D. Fahndrich who survives. Also surviving are two daughters:...

Jun 29, 2021

Donald D. Case, Age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away June 29 2021, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Marshall, Michigan on August 20 1935 to Clifton Franklin and Charlotte (Holt) Case. And graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1952.

Don was a printer by trade, Working at Gage Printing the...