Obituaries

Apr 12, 2021

Susan L. Hickman, age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 12, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Ira and Doris (Carr) Baryo.  Susan had lived in Battle Creek for the majority of her life.  She was a homemaker and previously worked at Denso Manufacturing.  Susan  was a member at First Presbyterian...

Apr 12, 2021

Marilyn J. (Graham) Palmatier, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Evergreen Senior Care Facility.  She was born on July 2, 1929 in Union City, MI., the daughter of Hugh and Vivian (Holben) Graham.  Marilyn graduated in 1947 from Union City High School.  She married the love of her life, “Only man for...

Apr 9, 2021

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

Apr 8, 2021

Richard Edward Hardish, age 93 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born August 1, 1927 in Haugen, Wisconsin the son of Joseph E. and Velma (Zimmerman) Hardish. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He loved gardening and spending time outdoors,...

Apr 7, 2021

Sister Mary Cyrilla Jegla, RSM entered eternal life on April 7, 2021. Surviving are siblings, Barbara Thelen, Charles Jegla, Thomas Jegla and David Jegla; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and her Sisters in Community

Born in Lansing, MI and a native of Westphalia Sister Mary Cyrilla entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 7, 1950, in...

Apr 6, 2021

Beatrice “Bea” M. Harper, age 96 of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the home of her daughter Diane and Dave Bush with her family at her side. Bea was born September 10, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Marion C. and Cora Mae (Hart) Bishop. She attended schools in Battle Creek and Lakeview....

Apr 5, 2021

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

Apr 5, 2021

Bernard “Bernie” J. Larner, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 5, 2021 at the Laurels of Bedford.  He was born on July 18, 1959 in Battle Creek, MI., the son of Lloyd and Gladys (Bonke) Larner.  Bernie graduated from Lakeview High School in 1977, then attended Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University where he received...

Apr 5, 2021

Brendan Gray Barrows went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. He passed away at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence after a two day stay. They took very good care of Brendan during his short stay. Brendan was born on December 4, 1957 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to...

Apr 5, 2021

Linda Sue Vaughn, age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 5, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek.  She was born on June 22, 1949 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Hardy and Opal (Bilbrey) Vaughn.  She attended Springfield High School , then worked at Jiffy Cleaners which was owned by her sister.  Linda was a God...

Apr 3, 2021

Jarred Neil Olsen was born to Patricia Olsen and Father Gerry Olsen on December 12, 1989 and passed away on April 3, 2021 at 8:49 p.m. due to sarcoma cancer at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jarred was raised in Battle Creek, Michigan and graduated from the Battle Creek school system. He worked at...

Apr 1, 2021

James Lee “Jimmy” Sexton of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away Thursday April 1, 2021. He was born on February 18, 1941 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The son of Carl and Ginny (Gothard) Sexton.  Jimmy was a 1959 graduate of Gull Lake High School.  He retired from Fisher Body in the 90's after over thirty years of service as a Crib Attendant....

Mar 30, 2021

Passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the Reflections Memory Care in Battle Creek. She has resided at Lakeview Assisted Living and then Reflections Memory Care in Battle Creek, MI., since November 2012. She was born March 14, 1926 to Charles Alonzo and Nola Merne (Wakeland) Tweed in Keithsburg, Illinois. She came to Battle Creek, MI, when she...

Mar 28, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Herbert Eugene Lee. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 25, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Ajay R. Mays. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis L. Rasey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 23, 2021

Xenna Ruth (Capman) Johnson was born February 12, 1934 in Three Rivers, Michigan to Harold L. and Edith Capman. She quietly returned home to her family in heaven on March 23, 2021 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Xenna married Richard D. Johnson on March 25, 1950 at her parents’ home in Marshall, Michigan. To this marriage...

Mar 23, 2021

Robert “Bob” Erwin Taft,  age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 23, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek.  He was born on September 26, 1937 in Battle Creek, the son of Erwin and Lucille (Hoenes) Taft.  Robert was united in marriage on June 19, 1959 to Bonnie Gibbons, she preceded him in death on December 19, 2020.  He was...

Mar 20, 2021

Silvia Luciana Galbreath, age 93, of Bedford Twp., passed away on March 20, 2021 at home, surrounded by her children.  She was born on June 19, 1927 in Aurisina, Italy, the daughter of Silvio and Ida (Ongaro) Satta.  She attended high school in Italy, later receiving her GED in Battle Creek.  While in Italy, she worked for a tailor...

Mar 19, 2021

Richard “Rick” Harrison Heritage Jr. of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Friday March 19, 2021. He was born July 12, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Allen) Heritage. Rick was a 1964 graduate of Lakeview High School. After high school he began his lifelong career at Post General Foods where he completed his apprenticeship as a Journeyman Millwright. While working at...