Obituaries

Sep 4, 2019

Theresa Rose (Schumacher) McIntyre a loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the age of 56. Theresa was born August 28, 1963 the daughter of Albert & Enda (Brennan) Schumacher of Charlotte, MI.  She graduated from Charlotte High school in 1981.

Theresa loved being outside. She would enjoy riding her pony...

Sep 2, 2019

Phillip S. Bosrock Jr, 45, of Battle Creek, went home to our Lord Monday, September 2, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He passed peacefully with his family by his side. Phillip was born January 11, 1974 in Battle Creek, the middle child of Phillip S. Bosrock Sr. and Maryann (Wright) Meyer. As a young boy, Phillip enjoyed baseball, rocket...

Aug 29, 2019

JoAnn Everest, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born January 17, 1929 in Benton, Illinois the daughter of Loren Delbert and Lola Aleen (Davis) Dugger. JoAnn had worked at Robinsons Department Store, Oliver Aviation, Baker Brothers Cleaners, Athens Veterinary Clinic and Lowe’s. She was a former member of...

Aug 29, 2019

Having led a good full life, Laura lost her valiant battle with cancer and slipped away peacefully in the early morning of Thursday, August 29, 2019. Raised on a small family farm, she started her professional career as an office administrator with AAA. After re-locating to Tennessee, she secured a very rewarding position in the H.R. department of the...

Aug 24, 2019

Cremation has taken place.

Aug 17, 2019

Died Saturday, August 17, 2019, in Marshall. Carol was born on October 11, 1959, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Rev. James L. and E. Darlene (Faulk) Randall. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Athens High School in 1977. Carol attended Kellogg Community College and Montreat Anderson College. She worked as a case worker...

Aug 17, 2019

Carol Anne (Byrd) Boughner died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice residence following a brief battle with cancer. Carol was born July 25, 1954 in Battle Creek to John R. and Arlene P. Byrd. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1973, and enjoyed attending class reunions. A friendly and outgoing person,...

Aug 17, 2019

Died Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Heartland Health Care Center. Helen was born on June 15, 1928, in Jonesville, MI, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Elfrida (Randall) Dunham. She was a 1946 graduate of Hillsdale High School. Helen had been a resident of the area for 60 years. In January of 1951 she was united in marriage to...

Aug 14, 2019

Danny Ray Byers "BUB", 63 of Battle Creek passed away to Heaven on Wednesday August 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Bub was born in Battle Creek, MI on January 27, 1956 to Donald and Shirley Byers. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1974, where he played Basketball, Football, and Baseball. Bub joined the...

Aug 13, 2019

Joseph John Skowronski, age 92, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019 at Schaffer Adult Residence, where he was well cared for almost eight years, while living with the effects of Alzheimer’s.  Joe was born in Elmira, MI., on January 29, 1927 to Casimir and Catherine (Gazella) Skowronski.    He was a WWII veteran ,...

Aug 11, 2019

Charles “Steve” Brady, age 73, of Dowling, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 3, 1946, the son of Charles Brady and Marian (Pearson) Opala  in Battle Creek, graduating from Pennfield schools in 1965. Steve was employed as a meat cutter, retiring from Felpausch Foods after 41 years in the...

Aug 11, 2019

Mary L. (Gackley) Gertz, age 70 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home. She was born August 22, 1948 in Albion, Michigan the daughter of Merlin and Inez (Schutts) Gackley. She graduated from Washington Gardner High School in Albion in 1966. In June of 1968, she married Ronald P. Gertz and they moved to...

Aug 5, 2019

Robert “Bob” L. Clark, age 60, of Bedford Twp., passed away at Bronson Commons on August 5, 2019.  He was a lifelong area resident, born in Battle Creek, the son of Richard and Virginia (Farnham) Clark.  Bob graduated from Lakeview High School in 1977.  He was formerly employed at Boron Oil Company as a gas pump attendant, RRS Inc....

Aug 2, 2019

William H Garges Jr's family had to say goodbye to him on August 2, 2019. He was surrounded by love the day he left, taking a piece of each of his family with him. Billy was a jack of all trades who loved doing small engine repairs and had knowledge in many areas throughout his life. When he wasn't...

Jul 30, 2019

Gladys V. Rollenhagen, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Pennfield Premier Living, where she had been living for two years.  She now resides in Heaven with her savior.  She was born in Blue Lake Township, Michigan in 1932.  Gladys graduated from Ravenna High School in 1951.  She was united in marriage in...

Jul 29, 2019

Christine H. (Enger) DeLong, age 95, of Williamsburg, MI formerly of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born November 13, 1923 in Leer, Michigan the daughter of Jorgen “George” and Hulda (Pederson) Enger. Christine was a 1942 graduate of Alpena High school. She married Henry...

Jul 27, 2019

Sally Ann (Marsh) Kohl, age 85, formerly of Algonac, Michigan passed away July 27, 2019 at The Reflections Memory Care Residence in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Sally was born on January 3, 1934  in Marine City, MI to Leo Nicholas and Lillian M.  (Eber) Marsh.   Sally grew up and attended school in Marine City. Sally’s main job was a stay-at-home...

Jul 27, 2019

Dannie Ellis Thurman, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born April 10, 1940 in Spring City, Tennessee the son of Elder Jackson and Gladys Emma (Houston) Thurman. On January 23, 1960 Dannie married Valerie F. Beard who survives. He is also survived by two children: Scott...

Jul 26, 2019

Died Friday, July 26, 2019, in Battle Creek surrounded by her family. Janet was born on May 31, 1937, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Laurence E. and Mildred E. ( Nicewander) Geer. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1955. On May 18, 1957, she was united in...

Jul 25, 2019

Joshua D. Grimes, age 36, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Bronson Hospital. Josh was born April 27, 1983 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Jeffery D. Grimes and Tami Lynn (Shotwell) Peterson. Josh attended Gull Lake High School and enjoyed hunting and outdoor activities. Fishing, however, was his passion and he loved to...