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Arlene Buse

Arlene Buse

Mar 6, 2024

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time. 

Rosha Annabelle Lick

Rosha Annabelle Lick

Feb 27, 2024

Rosha Annabelle Lick, age 92 of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born January 21, 1932, in Minelick Creek, Baxter, Tennessee the daughter of Thomas Peek and Cordia Ethel ( Whitehead) Burgess. She graduated from Manila High School in Manila, Arkansas and later moved to Battle Creek following graduation. Annabelle worked at Post Cereals for 31...

Bonnie Joyce Squires

Bonnie Joyce Squires

Feb 26, 2024

Went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2024, At Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Bonnie was born on January 12, 1932, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Howard and Faith (Gritzinger) McPharlin. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1950  graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. On January 22, 1949, she was...

Sandra Lucile Heath

Sandra Lucile Heath

Feb 25, 2024

Sandra Lucile Heath passed away Sunday February 25, 2024, at her home in Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings Michigan.  She was born on April 30, 1951, in Battle Creek Michigan to Robert and Lucile (Dornfelt) Broach.  Sandy was raised in Battle Creek and moved to Delton her senior year of high school and graduated in 1969.  This is where she met...

Cheryll Lynn Hough

Cheryll Lynn Hough

Feb 20, 2024

Cheryll (Cheri) Lynn Hough, age 69, of Battle Creek, MI passed away on February 20, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on May 24, 1954, in Sturgis, Kentucky to Harold and Martha (Pat) Allen. 

Cheri grew up in Battle Creek and lived in Kalamazoo for several years after graduation. She lived briefly in Texas and Arizona before making her way...

Mary Louann Fales

Mary Louann Fales

Feb 19, 2024

Mary Louann (Harris) Fales, age 81 joined her beloved husband Robert William and her dear son Paul Jason in our Father’s promised Kingdom on February 19, 2024. Mary, the daughter of George and Dora (Pillars) Harris, was born August 26, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, and the sister of Evelyn Foster, Lois Killian, William Harris, Juanita Pervine, Ray Douglas, and Gary...

Doyle David Towery

Doyle David Towery

Feb 19, 2024

Doyle David Towery, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, February 19, 2024.  He was born December 17, 1946 in Battle Creek, to Doyle and Helen (Templar) Towery.  He attended Pennfield High School graduating in 1965.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1964 becoming active after graduation and completed his tour in 1970....

Barbara Ann Osborn

Barbara Ann Osborn

Feb 18, 2024

Barbara Ann Osborn, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility with her family by her side. She was born on February 11, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Ethel (Lockwood) Day. Barbara had a fulfilling life dedicated to caring for others. For two decades,...

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Thompson

Roberta "Bobbie" J. Thompson

Feb 18, 2024

Roberta “Bobbie” Thompson, age 78, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 18, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. She was born to Reba and Robert Thompson on February 2,1946, in Dayton, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1964 and earned her Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan...

Joan Marie Sterrett

Joan Marie Sterrett

Feb 15, 2024

Joan Marie Sterrett, age 86, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born September 25, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde and Johanna (Van Ittersum) Sterrett. Joan worked at both Jacobson’s and Macy’s as well as at the Federal Center ,where she retired after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of...

Jerome K. Sakowicz

Jerome K. Sakowicz

Feb 15, 2024

Jerome K. Sakowicz, 86 also known as Jerry, Big Jerr or Papa Jerr passed away on February 15 surrounded by his loving family at Bronson Battle Creek. 

Jerry was born November 30, 1937, to Leo and Rose (Bardauskas) Sakowicz in Chicago.  His mother passed away when he was one year old.  His dad married Anna and they made their home in...

Mary Ann Conine

Mary Ann Conine

Feb 14, 2024

Mary Ann Conine, age 70, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on February 14, 2024, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on April 15, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Edwin and Esther (Zander) Nelson.  Mary was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High...

Randall V. Campbell

Randall V. Campbell

Feb 11, 2024

Randall Virgil Campbell (Randy), 70, of Battle Creek, MI Passed away on February 11, 2024. Randy was born in Commerce, GA to Cecil Howard and Agnus (Meridith) Campbell on February 3, 1954. Randy worked many jobs over the years such as Construction, Factory and Foundry. Randy enjoyed Playing Softball, Pool, and Poker. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and Sports. Most...

Ammy Jane Russell

Ammy Jane Russell

Feb 7, 2024

Passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Brookdale of Battle Creek. Ammy was born on December 15, 1933, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of William H. and Lila (Root) Simmonds. She grew up with her grandparents near Gull Lake and Climax. Ammy lived most of her married life in Battle Creek. She was united in marriage to John...

Angela Slaughter-Mahoney

Angela Slaughter-Mahoney

Feb 7, 2024

Angela Melissa Slaughter-Mahoney passed away peacefully on February 7th,  2024. Angie was born on June 18th, 1969 in Battle Creek, MI. She graduated from Lakeview schools in 1987, and spent most of her life in Kalamazoo, ultimately retiring to Vicksburg, MI. Angie worked as a switchboard operator for many years at the WMCC in Kalamazoo. She was a funny and...

Rose Walentowski

Rose Walentowski

Feb 6, 2024

Rose Walentowski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and valued member of the community, passed away on February 6, 2024, in Battle Creek. She was born on July 17, 1956, in St. Albans, West Virginia.

 

Rose was a dedicated housewife and took great pride in taking care of her children and managing the household. Her commitment to her family was unparalleled, and...

Pamelia Trupiano Smith

Pamelia Trupiano Smith

Feb 3, 2024

Pamelia Trupiano Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1938, to Steven and Arlene Trupiano. After a brief marriage to Arlene, her father married Ernestine Lake Gill, and she was raised in a loving blended family.

 After high school, Pam married briefly and had two sons, James ( Barbie)...

Thomas Allan Peterson

Thomas Allan Peterson

Jan 30, 2024

Died on January 30, 2024, Thomas was born on April 3, 1952, in Battle Creek, the son of Richard E. and Margie M. (VanDyke) Peterson.  He graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1970 and then took general subject classes at Kellogg Community College. Thomas worked at CT Polymer Tech in South Haven and United steel and Wire until he...

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