Obituaries

Nov 15, 2020

Samuel (Mark) Kincer, aged 66 of Battle Creek MI, passed away on November 15, 2020 at the Laurels of Bedford in Battle Creek, MI. Samuel was born in Battle Creek to Annie Ruth on August 11, 1954. He went to high school at Battle Creek Central and was in the class of 1972. He went on to work at...

Nov 14, 2020

Sherry Lee Wessel, 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died November 14, 2020, after a short battle with ALS.  She was born September 1, 1950, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Stanley and Phyllis (Campbell) Lybolt. Sherry attended Harper Creek High School and continued her education at Kellogg Community College after raising her three children. She enjoyed quilting, knitting and crocheting...

Nov 14, 2020

Dixie Ellen Henker, age 82, of Romulus, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. She was born September 3, 1938 in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of Paul Aaron and Eloise Helene (MacDonald) Lusk. Dixie was a 1956 graduate of Albion High School and earned her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Nazareth College in...

Nov 11, 2020

Lee Anna (Stephan) Budd, age 73, of Burlington, passed away at her residence on November 11, 2020.  She was born on March 29, 1947 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of James and Doris (Knowles) Stephan.  Lee graduated from Lakeview High School and attended Ferris State University.  She lived for twenty five years in Webberville, Michigan before coming to...

Nov 10, 2020

Matthew Arnold Peterson passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the age of 56.  Matt was born on January 23, 1964 in Pontiac, Michigan. His childhood was spent in Grand ledge, Michigan before moving to Houghton lake, Michigan where he graduated high school and met the love of his life Mary Peterson.  In his younger days Matt started...

Nov 9, 2020

Went home on November 9, 2020, after a 3 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was able to pass peacefully at home with his wife by his side. He was born April 13, 1948, in Battle Creek, to Leon and Alice Bracke. Tom graduated from Springfield High School in 1966 and entered the U.S. Air Force in the communications...

Nov 8, 2020

Delores Claire Davis, of Battle Creek, also known as “Dee Dee” or “Fergie” passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 to meet her Lord and Savior at the age of 90 years.  She was born on September 18, 1930 to Stewart and Marian Ferguson.  Delores grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School, where she met the...

Nov 8, 2020

Marjorie A. Brandenburg, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.  She was born on November 13, 1924 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Darcy and Agatha (Burgie) Wilson.  Marjorie was a lifelong area resident and homemaker, raising six children.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

Nov 5, 2020

Joe died Thursday November 5, 2020. Joe was born on July 2, 1944 to Frank and Mary Belle Loyer- Grafft.  He married Betty Lou Kissinger on July 25, 1964. He was employed by Grand Trunk, Eaton’s, and Retired from Kellogg’s. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and his brothers, Thomas Lee Grafft, and Anthony M Grafft....

Nov 4, 2020

Paul L. Kirtley, age 58, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital.  He was born on September 6, 1962 in Battle Creek, the son of EJ and Thelma (Woodhull) Kirtley.  Paul graduated in 1980 from Battle Creek Central High School where he was a member...

Nov 2, 2020

Marion Aileen Rohrig, age 74, of East Leroy departed to be with the Lord on Monday, November 2, 2020. She was born July 28, 1946 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Gayle Hainer and Sarah Ellen (Burton) Gibson. Marion graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1964 and in the years that followed she was a dedicated caregiver to...

Nov 1, 2020

Richard Scott (Dick) Schroder, 80, of Battle Creek MI passed away Sunday, November 1 st , 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Dick was born February 3 rd , 1940 in Battle Creek, MI to the late Aaron and Helen Schroder. He was a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School, retired from Eaton Corporation after...

Nov 1, 2020

Edward Joseph Lockmiller, age 65, of Battle Creek, died suddenly on Sunday, November 1, 2020. He was born January 5, 1955 in Monroe, Michigan the son of Raymond and Verlyn (Popard) Lockmiller. Ed moved to Battle Creek at a young age and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. For the past 10 years he worked as a custodian...

Oct 31, 2020

Terry “Tiger” G. Pursell, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek.  He was born on October 22, 1959 in Battle Creek, the son of Eugene and Juanita (King) Pursell.  Terry was a lifelong area resident.  He enjoyed music, the “Peanuts Gang”, tractors, and riding his bicycle when he was younger. ...

Oct 30, 2020

Charles Thomas Nobles “Charlie” age 58, of Battle Creek, sadly passed away on October 30, 2020. He was born on February 13, 1962, the son of Francis and Donna Nobles. Charlie is survived by his wife, Cynthia Nobles; a daughter, Amanda Nobles and grandchildren, Jayda Nobles and Sean Crockett; stepsons, Nicholas (Lauren) Nichols and Kirk (Greta) Nichols and grandchildren,...

Oct 25, 2020

Willa Jean Claywell, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 25, 2020 at Medilodge of Marshall.  She was born on December 19, 1928 in Steuben County, Indiana, the daughter of Clyde and Florence (Musser) Nedele.  Willa graduated in 1947 from Metz High School in Freemont, Indiana.  She moved from Coldwater, MI., to Battle Creek in 1953.  Willa...

Oct 25, 2020

Mabel Ellen Lake, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born June 2, 1936 in Barry County, Michigan the daughter of Maurice and Josephine (Treat) Blanck. At the age of 15, she was employed at SS Kresge in downtown Battle Creek at the wage of .55 cents...

Oct 24, 2020

In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and a private graveside will be held.

Oct 24, 2020

Mary Jo Harmon, 85, died peacefully Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her childhood home in Augusta, Michigan.  She was born June 11, 1935 in Delton, Michigan, the daughter of James B. and Sarah L. (Olin) Allen. Mary Jo attended W.K. Kellogg High School in Hickory Corners, MI graduating in 1953. She went on to earn a master’s degree in...

Oct 23, 2020

Robert "Bob"  J. Walter, age 63, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectantly on October 23, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on July 2, 1957 in Battle Creek, the son of Robert and Cecilia (Kirkish) Walter.  Robert was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1975.  He worked as an electrician for his...