Obituaries

Feb 15, 2021

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

Feb 14, 2021

Peter R. Russell, age 54, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord and family on February 14, 2021.  Peter was born on June 6, 1966 in Battle Creek, the son of Michael and Donna (Heise) Russell.  Peter was a 1984 graduate of Springfield High School.  He was employed by the Battle Creek Country Club as a groundskeeper...

Feb 13, 2021

Constance L. “Connie” Britten, age 95, of Athens, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021. Also known to many as Grandma Nite-Nite. Connie was born January 18, 1926 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Arnold and Beatrice (Hoisington) Voss. A 1944 graduate of Athens High School, Connie worked at Walgreens for several years and retired from Federal Mogul in...

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Feb 11, 2021

Keith Alan Smeltzer, 59, of Battle Creek, walked on February 11, 2021.

Per Keith’s request, there will be no public celebration of life.

Keith was born November 17, 1961 to Archie and Carolyn (Hamilton) Smeltzer.

He graduated from Union City High School in 1979. Keiths love of music was his life...

Feb 11, 2021

Robert W. Fales, age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021. Bob was born January 27, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Ora and Geraldine (Worthington) Fales.  He was a graduate of Harper Creek High School and Spring Arbor College. Bob served in the U.S. Army Special Forces during the Vietnam War where he...

Feb 9, 2021

Marilyn Monroe, 45, died February 9, 2021, with her family by her side in Enumclaw, Wash.

A memorial service was Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Wash.She was born July 10, 1944, in Anchorage to Charles and Phoebe Smith. Her father was a Doctor in the Yukon. Her mother came up from Juneau as a Nurse. They moved to Washington...

Feb 7, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Joyce Long, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born January 10, 1934 in Gary Indiana. Joyce was a strong independent lady who started her secretarial career by counting worms for just pennies. She married Robert N. Long on May 12, 1959 and they moved to Spain while Bob was serving...

Feb 4, 2021

Howard Hall, 85Former 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...

Feb 2, 2021

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

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 little...

Feb 1, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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

Jan 30, 2021

George A. Smith, age 76, of Olivet, Michigan passed away on January 30, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on August 23, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan  the son of George and Viola Smith.  He moved from Battle Creek to Olivet in 1973 where he resided until his passing.  George  was a supply sergeant and truck driver in...

Jan 30, 2021

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

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 little...

Jan 29, 2021

Joy L. Willbrandt, age 56, of South Holland, Illinois passed away on January 29, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Devoted daughter of Janice A. and the late Joseph F. Willbrandt. Loving sister of Julie (Philip). Dear Aunt of Christina. Beloved niece and cousin of many. Joy was a devoted follower of Christ. She enjoyed music, cooking and...

Jan 28, 2021

Maxine Ann Metzger, age 96 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Stoneridge Assisted Living. She was born January 31, 1924 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Walter and Amy (Wright) Cotton. Maxine was a 1942 graduate of Lakeview High School and served in the Marine Corps during WWII. She retired from the Eaton Corporation...

Jan 28, 2021

John Edward Middaugh Jr, age 92, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence.  He was born on April 1, 1928 in Battle Creek, the son of John Sr. and Mildred (Ritz) Middaugh.  John was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.  He was employed by the Kellogg Company for 39...

Jan 28, 2021

Florence Wright, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born April 9, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Frederick and Theressa (VanDerMeer) Kornoelje. Florence loved flower gardening and simply being with her family. She was a member of Covenant Hope Church and the Sunshine Club....

Jan 28, 2021

Patricia Ann Cox (Walker) age 79, of Battle Creek passed away on January 28, 2021 of complications related to an ongoing illness. Pat was born in Weston, West Virginia and as a girl moved with her family from to Athens, MI, where she attended Athens Schools until her graduation in 1959. Pat lived in Athens until the age of...

Jan 28, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

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