Obituaries

Feb 28, 2019

Catherine L. Davis, age 50, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was born August 27, 1968 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Howard J. and Julie A. (Lehmoine) Davis. Cathy was a 1986 graduate of Lakeview High School and was the best grandmother ever. She is survived by her daughter Kelsey (Josh) Garcia; granddaughter...

Feb 28, 2019

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

Feb 27, 2019

Royal Wayne Jaynes, Jr., age 71, of Bellevue passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 27, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa the son of Royal Wayne and Lillian Elaine (Orme) Jaynes. Wayne served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1966. He attended Kellogg Community College and...

Feb 27, 2019

Passed away on February 27, 2019. Sharon was born on June 24, 1957, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Loise E. and Blanche (Stanley) Wilson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 8, 2019, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 291 Wood Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior...

Feb 26, 2019

James Delzell Bauman (Jim), 92 of Battle Creek passed away on February 26, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living.  He was born September 4, 1926 in Olney, Illinois to Clarence and Grace (Delzell) Bauman.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister in law, Willard and Gracie Bauman, sister and brother in law, Bonnie and Richard Greene...

Feb 24, 2019

Passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019 Marshall Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Community . Billy Ray was born in Evansville, TN on October 21, 1924 to W.R. and Della (Farmer) Williams. Billy attended rural schools in Tennessee before serving honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. Billy moved to Michigan after his military service where he began his working...

Feb 24, 2019

Brenda G. Hammons, age 71, of Battle Creek, passed away on February 24, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on April 8, 1947 in Kentucky, the daughter of Kenneth and Ruby (Hefflin) Young.  Brenda graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1967, then attending Kellogg Community College where she received her degree as an LPN.  Brenda worked...

Feb 23, 2019

Louise Wilson, age 87, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born August 4, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Orrin George and Nora Ruth (Burke) Cowles. Louise was united in marriage to George Rolland Wilson on March 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death...

Feb 23, 2019

Arrangements are pending.

Feb 21, 2019

Passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. William was born on January 19, 1939, in Battle Creek the son of Purl and Virginia Pugh. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. He was married to the former Delores Joan Clark for 47 years until her...

Feb 20, 2019

David G. Mulder, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on February 20, 2019 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.  He was born on April 3, 1952 in Richland, Michigan, the son of Donald and Kathryn (Bartlett) Mulder.  David graduated from Lakeview High School in 1970, then went on to get his Associates Degree in Science from...

Feb 18, 2019

James Allen Martinovich, age 68, of Selbyville, Delaware passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born July 20, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Steven Paul and Roseann (Myers) Martinovich. Jim attended St. Philip Catholic Central High School and was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He went on to serve in the U.S....

Feb 16, 2019

Hendersonville, NC - Mary E. Katz (Pruitt), beloved wife and mother, of Hendersonville,

North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday,

February 16, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, following a brief

illness. She was 77 years old.

Mary was born on July 31, 1941 in...

Feb 9, 2019

Died Saturday, February 9, 2019. Charles was born on January 3, 1950, in Jackson, MI, the son of Charles Webb and Irene (Sebela) Edwards. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Feb 7, 2019

Elaine N. (Pilgrim) Tatum, age 97, of Battle Creek, passed away on February 7, 2019.  She was born on November 16, 1921 in Battle Creek, the daughter of George and Eva (Rankin) Pilgrim.  Elaine graduated in 1939 from Battle Creek Central High School, later receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1944 and Master of Science Degree in 1977...

Feb 3, 2019

Autumn R. MacQueen, age 37 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5561 O Drive N, Battle Creek, MI 49017.

Jan 28, 2019

Adolph "Al" "Coach" Delano Leibert, of Battle Creek, long-time educator and coach of over 65 years, passed away January 28, 2019. Al was born August 13, 1925, in Niles, Ohio to Faust and Mary Liberatore. Preceding him in death along with his parents are brothers, Arthur, Henry, Roland, and his sister, Loretta Miele. Al graduated from McKinley High School,...

Jan 23, 2019

Mary Jane Lankerd, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born June 23, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Clifford and Golda (Kellogg) Pallett. A 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Mary worked at the Kellogg Company from 1966 until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of...

Jan 22, 2019

Marilyn E. Midgley, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 22, 2019 at Bickford Senior Living. She was born on January 16, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of J.B. and Mabel (Dacon) Pilbeam. Marilyn was graduated from Lakeview High School in 1946. She previously worked at various insurance agencies from 1946 to...

Jan 19, 2019

Charles V. Osborn, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 19, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on July 29, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Rosalie (Miller) Osborn. Charles graduated in 1959 from Toledo Central Catholic High School, then going on to receive his Bachelor’s...