Obituaries

May 26, 2020

Wilma (Donbrock) Klacking, age 95, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in the loving arms of her daughter and son-in-law Vito (Carol) Vitti.  Wilma was born on February 27, 1925 in Reading, MI to Otto Donbrock and Lurue (Arnold) Donbrock. They both preceded her in death. On April 18, 1944, she...

May 25, 2020

Martha L. Moss, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 25, 2020 at the Laurels of Galesburg.  She was born on April 30, 1938 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Beulah (Alexander) Morehead.  Martha was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956, then worked doing secretarial jobs for...

May 21, 2020

Keith Leroy Morgan, age 58, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 21, 2020 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born on October 25, 1961 in Battle Creek, the son of Gerald and Dianna (Bowen) Morgan.  Keith loved being with friends and family.  He enjoyed being outside in the summer, his favorite holiday was the 4 th of...

May 20, 2020

Yolanda Polanco Ambriz Estrada Holt, 90, of Santa Ana, California, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peaceably from natural causes at her home surrounded by family on May 20, 2020.

Yolanda was born September 9, 1929 in Los Angeles, California the daughter of Yndelico and Henrietta (Polanco) Estrada. Yolanda, along with her siblings (4...

May 18, 2020

Judith Ann (Swanson) Heffelfinger, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek where she had been a resident since January. Judy was born in Momence, Illinois to Howard August and Dorothy Lee (Rogers) Swanson on June 18, 1939.  She attended Donovan...

May 18, 2020

A complete obituary will be posted

May 17, 2020

Julie Wood, age 65, passed away Sunday, May 16 at her home in Bellevue, MI. Julie was born May 31, 1954, the daughter of Donna and Larry Hoedeman in Battle Creek. She was a 1972 graduate of Lakeview High School and graduated from The Toledo School of Business. Julie spent most of her adult life in the Houston, Texas,...

May 16, 2020

Died Saturday, May 16, 2020, in Kalamazoo. Phyllis was born on November 8, 1944, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Clayton and Virginia (Horton) Rundio. She was united in marriage to Ronald J. Hall in 1967, he preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by a brother-in-law, Gary C. (Carol) Hall of Battle Creek and...

May 15, 2020

Beverly Hollingshead, age 76, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 15, 2020.  She was born on March 19, 1944, in Manistee, MI., the daughter of Henry and Mabel (Medacco) Saugie.  Beverly moved to the Battle Creek area in 1985, where she was employed and retired from the Battle Creek Federal Center.  She was a member of the Little...

May 14, 2020

June Ellen Ware, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was born on December 31, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Russell and Juanita (Graham) Willey.

June was one of 5 children and had many stories of spending time with her sisters at the family farms in Mancelona and Beaverton. She graduated...

May 11, 2020

Jason Matthew Smit, age 50, of Fennville, MI., passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2020.  He was born on November 24, 1969 in Battle Creek, third son of Robert Smit and wife, Bonnie.  Jason graduated from Lakeview High School in 1988, then went on to receive degrees in electronics and telecommunications from Washtenaw Community College in...

May 11, 2020

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

May 11, 2020

William Brian Story, 60 passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Bill, to his family and friends, was born October 26, 1959 in Battle Creek, MI. where he spent his youth with his parents, a middle brother between two sisters.  As a child he loved and played Little League baseball while cultivating a flourishing paper route. His love of baseball...

May 8, 2020

Gladys Marion Ferrari, age 104, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 8, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence.  She was born on December 24, 1915 in Ceresco, MI., the daughter of Benjamin and Thersal (Ware) Hughes.  She was a lifelong area resident.  Gladys attended the one room schoolhouse in Stanley Corners.  She was a custodian for Sears &...

May 7, 2020

Robert Joe Gamble, age 57, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 7, 2020.  He was born and raised in Hastings, MI.  Robert was a machine operator at Flex Fab.  He enjoyed his time working in the Rocky Mountains in the oil exploration field with Northern Geophysical.  He loved hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting.  He loved University of Michigan...

May 7, 2020

Katherine Louise Dunlap, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 7, 2020, with her family at her side. She was born January 6, 1956, in Battle Creek, MI, to John and Beatrice Lake. She was a 1974 graduate of Union City High School, as well as Kellogg Community College, graduating with honors with an associate degree...

May 6, 2020

Margaret A. Smith (McCardell) of Battle Creek passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, Wednesday May 6, 2020. She was born September 6, 1928 in Janesville, WI to Alden and Iva (Getz) McCardell. They, along with her dear brother, Francis, lived in Janesville and Chicago before settling in Battle Creek. She married Robert Brown on November 8, 1952, with whom...

May 6, 2020

Died Wednesday May 6, 2020, in Battle Creek. John was born on May 15, 1939 in Baptist, Kentucky, the son of Roscoe and Haley (Brewer) Moore. The family moved to Comstock in 1947. John graduated in 1957 from Comstock High School. John worked for Georgia Pacific in Kalamazoo, Upjohn in Portage before moving to Ludington Michigan becoming owner operator...

May 1, 2020

George Gilbert "Bud" Crockatt, age 77, formerly of Battle Creek Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was a graduate of Climax-Scotts high school and received a Bachelor of Education from Western Michigan University. He worked for Kraft General Foods and retired from Southern Graphics. He is survived by his sister Sandra Swalwell, daughter Stephanie Crockatt, son...

May 1, 2020

Lawrence C. Kazmar “Larry” 67 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully early Friday morning May 1, 2020 at his home, the Heritage Assisted Living facility. Larry was born in Chicago, IL to Charles and Mary Kazmar. The family moved to Battle Creek in 1961. Larry graduated with the Lakeview Class of 1971. He was a veteran of the Vietnam...