Obituaries

Marylyn Kay Kain

Marylyn Kay Kain

Apr 22, 2024

Marylyn Kay Kain, age 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 22, 2024.   She was born on November 1, 1943, the daughter of George W. and Mary E. (Fry) Beardsley. Marylyn was a lifelong resident and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.  

She married Douglas E. Kain...

James Newkirk Standley

James Newkirk Standley

May 4, 2024

James “Jim” Newkirk Standley, age 86, of Climax, MI passed peacefully on the morning of May 4, with family by his side. He was born on September 5, 1937 in Delton, MI, the son of Duane and Hazel (Edmonds) Newkirk. 

Jim is survived by his wonderful, loving wife of 36 years Janice (Babcock) Standley; children, Linda (Don) Steen, Bill (Teresa) Morris,...

Carolyn J. Kitt-Corkins

Carolyn J. Kitt-Corkins

May 4, 2024

Our mother, Carolyn J. Kitt-Corkins passed away on May 4, 2024.  She was born in Coldwater, MI on June 2, 1936 to Herbert and Frances (Sheriff) Davis.   Carolyn graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, Class of 1956.  She had been employed by the Battle Creek Enquirer, Michigan National Bank, Kellogg Company and Plante Moran Accounting Firm for many...

Jeanne "Carol" Alday

Jeanne "Carol" Alday

May 4, 2024

Jeanne Carol Alday, age 95, of Bellevue, formerly of Battle Creek, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Legacy at the Oaks.  

Carol was born in Mattoon, IL on January 12, 1929, the daughter of James W. and Georgia (Bartlett) Ragan.  

In 1942 she moved to Battle Creek and graduated from B.C.C.H.S. in 1948.  She then attended Mullinex Business School...

Martha Phelps Kelly

Martha Phelps Kelly

May 2, 2024

Martha Phelps Kelly, age 69 of Battle Creek unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 10th at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Cremation Preneed Care, Battle Creek and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 11th at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 157 Chapel Hill Drive, Battle Creek where...

Terry L. Farmer

Terry L. Farmer

Apr 30, 2024

Terry L. Farmer, 78, of Battle Creek, died April 30, 2024.   Terry was born April 16, 1946 in Battle Creek to Jules and Minnie (Linville) Farmer.  He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United State Air Force.  Terry loved being on the road and was an over the road trucker for most...

Jean Ann McIntyre

Jean Ann McIntyre

Apr 29, 2024

Jean Ann McIntyre died Monday, April 29, 2024 at Meilland Square Memory Care in Kalamazoo, MI.  She was born July 11, 1940 in Richmond, IN, the youngest daughter of Chauncey and Marcella (Brock) McNelly, graduated from Hagerstown High, attended Ball State and later Indiana University East, graduating with a Business Degree. 

After homemaking for her children, she returned to college to...

Joan Jacquelyn (Dipzinski) Jones

Joan Jacquelyn (Dipzinski) Jones

Apr 28, 2024

Joan Jacquelyn (Dipzinski) Jones, 90, formerly of Battle Creek died peacefully at her home in Hastings with her family at her side on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Joan was born December 21, 1933, in Flint, Michigan to Raymond and Stella M (Gorecki) Dipzinski. Joan grew up in Gaylord and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Gaylord, MI in 1951....

Judy Lynne McCormack

Judy Lynne McCormack

Apr 27, 2024

Judy Lynne McCormack, 73, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024.  She was born June 23, 1950 in Marshall, MI to Lorenzo and Ruth (Willis) Allen.  Raised in Marshall, MI, she graduated from Marshall High School in the class of 1969.

Judy worked in the office at Fort Custer in Battle Creek for several years.  When she...

Daniel "Dan" Beimers

Daniel "Dan" Beimers

Apr 27, 2024

Daniel L. “Dan” Beimers, age 63, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek.  He was born on June 23, 1960, the son of Ralph S. Beimers and Myrna (Lussenden) Beimers and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.  Dan was a true “Jack of all trades” and enjoyed hunting & fishing and loved spending...

Charlotte June "Char" (Bishop) VanDenburg

Charlotte June "Char" (Bishop) VanDenburg

Apr 26, 2024

Charlotte June VanDenburg, age 95 passed from this world to her home in Heaven on Friday, April 26, 2024. 

She was born June 7, 1928, in Battle Creek, MI to Marion Charles Bishop and Cora Mae (Hart) Bishop. Charlotte married Leroy H. VanDenburg on May 7, 1994; he preceded her in death on January 18, 2019. She is survived by a...

Janice M. Gibbs

Janice M. Gibbs

Apr 25, 2024

Janice M. Gibbs, 69, of Battle Creek, died April 25, 2024.  Janice was born December 16, 1954 in Battle Creek to Wallace and Barbara (Coriell) Curran.   Janice loved all animals, especially her horses.  

Janice is survived by her loving husband, Timothy; children, Lindsey Gibbs, Michael Gibbs and Kamey Rusesky; stepchildren, Kirk Gibbs, Eric Gibbs and Dana Clark and 10...

Kristina Lynn O'Neal

Kristina Lynn O'Neal

Apr 25, 2024

Kristina Lynn “Kris” O’Neal, age 55 of Battle Creek unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024.  

Kristina was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on April 1, 1969, the loving daughter of Ronald and Barbara (Honeywell) Chaple.  She lovingly served as an elementary school teacher for more than 22 years.  Kris previously taught at the Deerwood Elementary School in...

Gary Edward White

Gary Edward White

Apr 23, 2024

Gary Edward White, 89, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Gary was born January 28, 1935 in Battle Creek to Silas and Florence White. He was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and was a mail carrier for 35 years. He was a member of Sons of the Legion Post 298. Gary enjoyed camping, dancing, going...

Eugene "Gene" Provost

Eugene "Gene" Provost

Apr 23, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Provost, 95, of Battle Creek, MI, journeyed peacefully to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. 

Gene was born on January 19, 1929 in Battle Creek to Charles & Fannie Provost.  He grew up and lived most of his life in Pennfield Township. He and his first wife, Gwen, moved to Tucson, AZ for 13 years before returning...

Gordon Douglas Burkhead

Gordon Douglas Burkhead

Apr 22, 2024

Gordon D. Burkhead, 73, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident died at home on Monday, April 22, 2024. 

Gordon was born September 2, 1950, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Laurence Allen and Ethel Jean (Martin) Burkhead. He grew up in the Verona area of Battle Creek and was a 1970 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Gordon honorably...

Nichole Lynne Wabindato

Nichole Lynne Wabindato

Apr 20, 2024

Nichole Lynne Wabindato, age 37 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2024. Nichole was born March 18, 1987 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Battle Creek Central in 2005. Everyone who knew Nicki can tell you that she was a social butterfly and the life of any party. She dedicated her life to...

Gloria P. "Pat" Smith

Gloria P. "Pat" Smith

Apr 19, 2024

Gloria “Pat” Smith, 89, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, April 19, 2024.

 

Pat was born March 7, 1935 to Tony S. and Edna T. (Korkus) Sadowski on the military base at the Panama Canal. She was a graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School and was a devout Catholic. In 1953, she was united in marriage to Leo “Joe”...

Virginia M. Smith

Virginia M. Smith

Apr 10, 2024

Virginia “Ginny” Smith, 85, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at her home surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born May 12, 1938 in Benton Harbor to Orville and Hazel (Renbarger) Wells.  She spent her childhood growing up in Charlotte, MI. where she attended and graduated from Charlotte High School, class of 1957.  She...

Lauri Carpenter Huber

Lauri Carpenter Huber

Apr 9, 2024

Lauri Carpenter Huber, age 46, of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday April 9, 2024, after a yearlong illness. 

Lauri was born on March 15, 1978 to Richard and Patricia Carpenter in Battle Creek, Mi. After Lauri graduated from Pennfield High School in 1996 she went on to study Psychology at West Virginia University on...

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