Obituaries

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 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

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 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 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...

Jul 20, 2020

Joan Kay Harshman, age 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at her home in Edmond where she had lived since 1995. She was born January 26, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of William C. and Katherine (Keller) Davis. Joan graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and soon...

Jul 18, 2020

Daniel Ewers Parks, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Dan was born on August 30, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Joseph J. and Marilyn Ewers Parks. In 1960 the family moved to Battle Creek, where Dan graduated from Lakeview High School in 1976. He was a life-long resident of Battle Creek....

Jul 15, 2020

Carolyn Artie Garrett of Battle Creek passed away in her home on July 15 th , 2020. She was born September 13 th , 1949 to Emma and Clifford Keck in Marshall, MI. She got married to Ernest Garrett on September 18 th , 1965. She had three children who she loved immensely and several grandchildren who brightened her...

Jul 15, 2020

Mark Steven Updegrove, age 67, won his final victory after his four month battle regarding his health on July 15th, 2020 at Holland Hospital in Holland, Michigan. Mark was born on December 07, 1952 to the late William Norwood and Betty Lucille Updegrove. Mark moved to Battle Creek, Michigan from Baltimore, Maryland when he was a young child. After...

Jul 12, 2020

In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Jul 12, 2020

Herman passed peacefully in his home, Sunday, July 12, 2020.  He was born on February 17, 1930, in Battle Creek, the son of Herman and Rose (Severance) Blankenburg. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1948. Herman was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1949...

Jul 11, 2020

Ross D Feneley age 79 May 7,1941-July 11,2020 Survived by his wife Theresa ( Terry) Reber Feneley, 4 children: Sharon Feneley-Driscoll, Marcella Nowicki, Jeffrey Feneley, Michael Feneley, son-in-law Brian Driscoll, and 10 grandchildren. Ross was born and raised in Engadine, Michigan. Graduated from Central Michigan University with a biology major and a chemistry minor. Further studied to become...

Jul 9, 2020

Cremation has taken place.

Jul 8, 2020

George “Robin” Hough, age 79, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Tuesday evening July 7, 2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with his daughter lying next to him. He was born June 22, 1941, in Cincinnati Ohio to Dorthy Winnifred Littiken and James Russel Hough. George enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 and served for several...

Jul 6, 2020

On this day, July 6, 2020 at 6:10 pm, our heavenly father called home one of his angels, Melissa Ann Denise Crape/Mack home. Although we do not know why she had to leave us 50 years young, but to realize and understand that God has a plan for each every single one of us. We ask that you not...