Obituaries

Aug 31, 2020

William L. Knowles, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born February 28, 1932 in Genoa, Ohio the son of Clarence Mack and Flossie Anna (Dunn) Knowles. Bill was an electrician at Clark Equipment Company for 32 years, retiring in 1981. He served in the Michigan Army...

Aug 29, 2020

Melissa Lynne McNinch went to be with our Lord on August 29th, 2020. She was born December 22’ 1980 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Todd K. McNinch and Lynne M (Thorson) McNinch. Melissa was an avid reader and loved writing, photography, playing piano and classical guitar.  She also enjoyed doing crafts with her mother and putting together healthy meals...

Aug 22, 2020

Byron J. “Mac” McDonald, 87 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Saturday August 22, 2020. He was born July 27, 1933 in Passaic, New Jersey to John B. “Mac” and Joan (Litwan) McDonald. He is survived by his children: Michael J. McDonald, Kelly A. McDonald and Stephen P. McDonald all of Battle Creek and was preceded in death...

Aug 19, 2020

Cremation has take place, no services are scheduled.

Aug 16, 2020

Richard Earl Burton Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 16, 2020.  He was born on June 1, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Earl and Birdine (Surine) Burton.  He attended Lakeview High School until 1959. He worked many jobs as a young man, including Fire Apparatus and Model A & T.  He loved racing his...

Aug 14, 2020

Died Friday, August 14, 2020, at Bronson Battle Creek. James was born on August 26, 1954, in Battle Creek, the son of Rolland and Anna (Dennis) Hanke. He had been a lifelong resident of  the area and was a graduate of Harper Creek High School in 1972. He loved working on classic cars, enjoyed racing cars, going to car...

Aug 12, 2020

Jeffery L. Brown, 60, of Battle Creek, passed away August 12, 2020. Jeff, the son of Wayne and Reba (Yother) Brown was born on December 18, 1959 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Jeff graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, Michigan, Jeff worked as a maintenance technician at Fairlane and Brookside Apartments for 31 years. Jeff enjoyed bowling, softball, darts,...

Aug 10, 2020

Conrad C. Warren, age 78 of Battle Creek, died Monday August 10, 2020. He was born May 1, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Delson Carl and Violet M. (Cross) Warren. Conrad worked for the City of Battle Creek for 29 ½ years as an equipment operator, retiring in 2000.  On September 4, 1971 he was married...

Aug 8, 2020

Fr. John Marie Vianney, 83, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday Aug. 8th 2020. John was born James Washy on Oct. 15th 1936, in Woodbury, N.J., and was the eldest son of James and Helen Bech Washy. He took the name of St. John Marie Vianney when he graduated from Immaculate Conception Province OFM in...

Aug 7, 2020

Dennis “Chalky” Dyer, age 75 of Battle Creek, died Friday, August 7, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. He was born March 5, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Garland Eugene and Ruth Thelma (Wilkey) Dyer. Denny graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1964 and worked at Post Cereals for 36 years retiring in...

Aug 7, 2020

Died peacefully Friday, August 7, 2020, at her residence in Battle Creek. Wennive was born on February 2, 1925, in Nicholas County, WV, the daughter of Joseph and Emma ( Williams) Cox. She was united in marriage to Beachel Bevins who preceded her in death. Wennive lived in Craigsville, WV, and worked at a clothespin factory in Richwood, WV....

Aug 6, 2020

Cathy Marie Hoffman (Robbins), age 56, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in Battle Creek, MI. She was born November 26, 1963 in Battle Creek. She was a graduate of Harper Creek High School in 1981 and received her bachelor’s degree from Ferris State University. She continued her education at Cooley Law School and received...

Aug 3, 2020

Annette Renee Holland passed away at her home on August 3 rd , 2020. Annette was born January 4 th , 1960 in Chicago, IL. Annette enjoyed watching all kinds of movies, although karate movies were Annette’s favorite. Annette enjoyed playing games on her computer, crocheting, along with spending time with her kids and grandkids. Annette also enjoyed playing...

Jul 30, 2020

Eugene “Gene” J. Pursell, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on April 21, 1927 in Battle Creek, the son of Harry and Eva (Styphenic) Pursell.  He was a lifelong area resident, having lived in Level Park then Battle Creek.   Gene served in the United States Army during WWII...

Jul 27, 2020

On Monday, July 27, 2020, surrounded by her family, Sandra was promoted to Heaven. Sandra was born on September 1, 1947, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Leroy D. and Beulah M. (Brown) Whipple. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Harper Creek High School in 1965. On October 23, 1965, she was united in...

Jul 25, 2020

Tony Allen Conine aka The WARRAT passes away Saturday the 25th of July peacefully in the hospital surrounded by his children. Tony was born July 31st, 1963 and lived on of the most eventful life in those 56 years. He had many jobs in his life but his favorite profession was being a Security Officer. He was a man...

Jul 25, 2020

Bernard Rudd, 62, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born in Battle Creek, MI, the son of John and Neoma Rudd. He is survived by his Wife, Cheryl, his Children, Preston, John, Stacey, Tracey, Charles, Matt, Michelle and Gary; Sisters, Carlene, Maxine and Willa; Brothers, Bill, Butch (Judy);...

Jul 25, 2020

Beverly A. Priess, age 75 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born June 29, 1945 in Franklin, New Jersey the daughter of Harrison Lee and Idella Mary (Banks) Aten. She graduated from Newberry High School in Newberry, Michigan and the Humboldt Institute. Bev worked in banking for many years, Cut Rate Grocery for 17...

Jul 25, 2020

In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Jul 21, 2020

Jay Bonke, age 45, of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2020. Jay was born August 31,1974 in Battle Creek to Sherry (Bonke) Beninghaus and Jim Sheldon.

Jay graduated from Lakeview high school in 1993, Jay received an associate degree in HVAC from Eastern Arizona College.  Jay held many different...