Obituaries

Jennifer Cato

Sep 16, 2020

Loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is survived by husband; Joe Cato, daughters; Bridgett Sila and Molly Hector, granddaughter;  Naomi, grandsons; Ethan and Elliet, mother; Audrey Dominique,  stepparents;  Karen Melton and Steve Dominique, siblings;Joy Melton and Donald Sexton.

In accordance to her wishes, cremation to take place.  A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m.,...

John Vanblarcum

Sep 13, 2020

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled.

Patrick Woodard

Sep 11, 2020

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

Adrian Morrison

Sep 10, 2020

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Benjamin Hurt

Sep 6, 2020

Benjamin Robert Hurt, age 38, of Battle Creek,  passed away suddenly at home on Sept 6, 2020   He was born on October 4, 1981 in Battle Creek, the son of Randal Hurt and Sherry Stahlhood.   Benjamin was a real handyman, he enjoyed restoring old items in his garage and reselling them.  He loved camping, spending time with animals, and loved...

Sylvia Carey

Sep 5, 2020

Sylvia Carey, age 87, of Battle Creek, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Care Community Residence.  She was born July 15, 1933, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of  Christina and Edward Lickfeldt.

Sylvia played organ for several Battle Creek funeral homes, Custer Chapel, and played at several weddings at various...

Kathryn Crozier

Sep 2, 2020

Kathryn “Bessie” B. Crozier, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 2, 2020 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center.  She was born on September 18, 1926 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harry M. and Anna M. (Weideman) Bartlett.  Bessie graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and was employed for twenty-seven years by Consumers Energy. ...

Duane James

Sep 1, 2020

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled.

Leavett M. Kline

Sep 1, 2020

Leavett (Salty) M. Kline, age 95, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 surrounded by family at his home in Athens, MI.  He was born on October 23, 1924, in Port Clinton, Ohio, the son of Junious and Eola (Ellithorpe) Kline.  In his teen years Leavett, his parents and some siblings moved to Athens, MI, where he later married...

Edmund Wyson

Sep 1, 2020

Edmund J. Wyson, 94 of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Ed defied the odds and spent the last year of his life in his home, where he was loved and cared for by his beloved wife Betty and his children, with the support of hospice....

William Knowles

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...

Melissa Mcninch

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...

Byron J. Mcdonald

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...

James Woodring

Aug 19, 2020

Cremation has take place, no services are scheduled.

Richard Burton Sr.

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...

James Hanke

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...

Jeffery Brown

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,...

Conrad Warren

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...

Fr. John Vianney

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...

Wennive Bevins

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....