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Rolland "Smitty" Smith
Mar 12, 2025
Rolland “Smitty” Smith, 97 of Battle Creek and formerly of Lake City, passed away peacefully on March12, 2025 at home with family. He was born in 1928 in Battle Creek. He owned and restored Kingman Castle and had a truck with a Castle Man sign on the door and was known for hosting parties after the Leila Follies. Smitty faithfully...
Leon W. White
Mar 8, 2025
Leon W. “Lee” White, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of James and Esther (Bailey) White Sr. Lee graduated from Alma High School in 1963, then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Alma College....
Terry D. Lancaster
Mar 6, 2025
Terry D. Lancaster, age 72, passed away on March 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 24, 1952, in Battle Creek, the son of Bobby and Jacqueline (Willey) Lancaster. Terry was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1971 then went on to receive his associate’s degree in forestry...
George Rich
Mar 5, 2025
George E. Rich, Jr., 102, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 1922 to George E. and Martha (Gauss) Rich. George spent his early childhood in Pasadena, CA and later moved to Battle Creek. He was a proud 1941 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School where he excelled in both...
William Trotter
Mar 3, 2025
William Trotter, 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2025. Bill was born February 13, 1962, to the late Beulah Louise Brunner and William Trotter. He is preceded in death by siblings, Doug Trotter and Rick Willavize. He is survived by siblings Becky (Arnold) Wilson and Michael (Tina) Sabin, both of Battle Creek, Mi. As well...
John Patrick Melville
Feb 27, 2025
John Patrick “Paddy” Melville, age 91, of Kalamazoo, passed away February 27, 2025, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born June 9, 1933, in Alpena, Michigan, son of John and Myrtle (Bartley) Melville. John completed his bachelor’s degree at Michigan State University. John served his country, first with the United States Army, Social Security Administration, and US Treasury...
Fern Bishop
Feb 26, 2025
Fern Irene Bishop, 96, of Battle Creek, Michigan. Passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Fern was born in Leroy township on September 23, 1928. The daughter of Roe and Opal (Chichester) Mitchell. She grew up in East Leroy and graduated from Athens High School. Fern Married Bruce Bishop in 1946. She worked at Kellogg’s for four...
Antoine "Tony" J. Hudon Jr.
Feb 19, 2025
Antoine “Tony” Joseph Hudon Jr., age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at his residence with his family at his bedside. He was born on May 1, 1933 in Battle Creek, the son of Antoine Hudon Sr. and Helen (Jevnem) Hudon. Tony graduated in 1951 from St. Philip Catholic High School. He served his country...
Richard Jay Bartow
Feb 19, 2025
Richard J. Bartow, age 79, of Athens, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1945, in Goshen, Indiana, the son of Homer and Mary (Brunk) Bartow.
Rich graduated from Goshen High School and later pursued his higher education at Purdue University, where he was proud to be a member of ROTC, earning a degree in...
Debra Maxson
Feb 17, 2025
Debra Maxson, born on May 29, 1964, in Marshall, Michigan, passed away on February 17, 2025, at the University of Michigan Hospital. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, Grandmother, cherished daughter and sister whose remarkable life was marked by her deep commitment to family, the lord and an unwavering passion for her work and hobbies.
Debra dedicated her career to...
Loretta Helen Brandeberry
Feb 17, 2025
Loretta Helen (Gaskill) Brandeberry, 89, died peacefully at home on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her family and leaving a legacy of quiet strength and gentle kindness.
Loretta was born at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, MI on June 27, 1935, to Glenn and Helen (Simmons) Gaskill. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1953. Loretta worked at Michigan...
Rodger Lynn Owen
Feb 17, 2025
Rodger Lynn Owen, 90, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Patricia Owen, at his side on February 17, 2025. Rodger was born in Battle Creek on January 2, 1935, to Addison and Mabel Owen. He was the second of two children. His older brother Robert predeceased him. Rodger’s father passed away when he...
Judy Kay Galinis
Feb 16, 2025
Judy Kay Galinis, age 74, of Burlington, Michigan passed away at her home on February 16, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1950, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the daughter of Fred and Betty (Butler) Blair. She was a loving and providing mother for her family. She was married to Gerald “Gerry” Galinis, he preceded her in death on December 18,...
Janice Cubberly
Feb 12, 2025
Janice Marie Cubberly (Longbons), 78, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on February 12th, 2025.
Janice was born in Battle Creek, MI to George and Gladys Longbons on September 15, 1946. She attended Lakeview High School and graduated in 1964. She went on to earn a certificate in Accounting from Argubright Business School (now Davenport University). Janice worked a variety of...
Bradley Robert Johnston
Feb 12, 2025
Bradley Robert Johnston, age 71, of Battle Creek, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan after a 15 year battle with Leukemia. He was born in Battle Creek on March 30, 1953, the son of Robert L. Johnston and Merry L. (Moser) Johnston. Brad graduated from Lakeview...
Merle Frey
Feb 11, 2025
Merle Dale Frey, born January 23, 1942, passed away at Bronson Kalamazoo on February 11, 2025. He was married for 62 years to Sue Ann (Donahue ) Frey. He was a wonderful father to son Bill (Laurann) Frey, Grandfather to Austin (Taylor) Frey and Travis Weeks. Brother in law, cousin , uncle and great uncle and friend to so many....
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