Obituaries
William D. "Bill" Feasel
Sep 17, 2025
William David Feasel, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 at the age of 82.
Born to Lloyd and Garlene (Behnke) Feasel on August 25, 1943, Bill learned the value of hard work early. His very first job was alongside his dad at Ideal Heating, followed by the family owned business of Bill’s Bait Shop...
Rock Edward Staib
Sep 16, 2025
Rock Edward “Rocky” Staib, age 68 of Battle Creek unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on July 21, 1957, the oldest of his twin brother, Michael Staib, by nine minutes, to James Alfred and Elinor Jean (McCauley) Staib. Rock graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. He was a machine operator and...
Timothy Alan Lawrence
2025
Timothy Alan Lawrence, 51, found his peace August 30, 2025. Born in Kalamazoo on February 11, 1974, he lived and played in Richland, Augusta, and Byron Center.
An avid outdoorsman, he could often be found on a lake or in the forest. He knew the best and worst fishing holes, and he could tell you where the largest deer should be....
Kim Rae Raymond
Sep 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Kim Rae Raymond share her passing on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 69 from cancer. Kim was born in Battle Creek, MI, on September 27, 1955, as the youngest of four children to Dor and Violet VanWormer.
Kim was predeceased by her husband, Michael Raymond, whom she married in...
Michael Dale "Mike" Leatherman
Sep 15, 2025
Michael Dale Leatherman, 78, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 4, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Mike was the eldest son of Lois and Dale Leatherman.
Mike married Latricia Ann Gilmore on October 30, 1965. Together, they built a life in Barry County (Lacey, MI). He was a devoted...
John Henry Yonker
Sep 13, 2025
John Yonker, age 92, of Delton, MI, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, a moment he anticipated with deep faith and confidence.
Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 5, 1933, John was the youngest of five children to Peter and Hendrika (nee Waanders) Yonker. His...
Steven I. Cutler
Sep 13, 2025
Steven I. Cutler “Grandpa Santa”, age 71, of Kalamazoo, died Saturday morning, September 13, 2025 at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo on May 26, 1954, the son of Ira Alonzo and Doris Eileen (Epsy) Cutler. Steven graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 1972 and worked for many years with Checker Motors,...
Karl King Behnke
Sep 12, 2025
Karl King Behnke, 78, of Marshall passed away Friday evening, September 12, 2025, at Rose Arbor Place, Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 22, 1946, the son of Franklin F. and Nancy Larene (King) Behnke. Karl graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1965 and continued his education at Western Michigan University, receiving a...
Donald J. DeNooyer
Sep 11, 2025
Donald Jay DeNooyer, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, was thrilled to finally arrive at his heavenly home on September 11, 2025, at the age of 95. Don was best known for his love language of service—in the roles of car dealer, Battle Creek Christian School employee and volunteer, landscaper, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. As a Master Gardener, he beautified...
James Raymond Faber
Sep 7, 2025
James "Jim" Raymond Faber, 87 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2025, after a love-filled life of family, faith, education, service and community.
Jim was born March 2, 1938, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Lilian (Zadrazil) Faber. He grew up on the family farm in DeForest, Wisconsin, attended Pumpkin Hollow School, St. John’s in Waunakee and...
Ronald Lee VanDyke
Sep 4, 2025
Ronald Lee VanDyke, 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 11, 1937, in Holland, Michigan. He was the second of three siblings. He was the son of Arthur and Elsie (Wybinga) VanDyke.
Ron worked at Pennfield Schools, retiring in 1998 after serving 34 years as a teacher of physical education...
Michael Duane Bruce
Sep 4, 2025
Michael Duane Bruce, age 67 of Battle Creek, went to be with the lord surrounded by his family at home.
Mike was born and raised in battle creek, the son of Myron Bruce and Dena Abbott. Mike attended Battle Creek Central High School and later received a degree in welding. Mike was a dog handler, math tutor, and very knowledgeable on...
John O. Ritter
Sep 4, 2025
John Orla Ritter, 69, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025.
John was born January 23, 1956 in Battle Creek to John H. and Sylvia (Blodgett) Ritter. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers, racing, and scratch-off lottery tickets. He loved his dog, Hoppy. He was a man who was there for his family, anytime you needed him.
John is survived...
Angela Joan Ziegler
Sep 2, 2025
Angie Ziegler passed away at 62 years of age on September 2, 2025. She was born on August 17, 1963 to Al and Mary Spitz in Battle Creek, Michigan. Angie graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School in 1981 and went to Kellogg Community College.
She is survived by her siblings Anne Bernard, Gary Spitz, Chris Lozier, Julie Hurst, Lisa Spitz...
Kirk Madsen
Sep 1, 2025
Kirk, 65, died unexpectedly at his home in Battle Creek on September 1, 2025. He’d probably want us to keep this short and not make a big fuss — but since we get the last word, here goes.
Kirk grew up in the big white farmhouse on Saint Mary’s Lake Road, where his mother, Marilyn, ran the Art Farm Gallery. He...
Larry A. Graves
Aug 30, 2025
Larry A. Graves, 73, of Burlington, died August 30, 2025. Larry was born February 21, 1952, in Battle Creek to Rodney and Patricia (Kelley) Graves. He graduated from Lakeview High School and worked as a dispatcher at the Kellogg Company for 27 years. He was a proud member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club.
Larry was an outdoorsman at heart, enjoying...
Danny Ray Crawford
Aug 27, 2025
Danny Ray Crawford, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 27, 2025. He was 78 years old.
Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, Dan was the son of Clyde R. Crawford and Donna M. Kopsell. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and soon after enlisted into the United...
Bessie Lee Houston
Aug 27, 2025
Mrs. Bessie Houston, age 79, of Battle Creek, MI peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in the comfort of her son, Dennis.
Bessie was born June 7, 1946 in Sunflower, Mississippi to proud parents, Inez and Walter McClinton.
Bessie gave her life to the Lord and became a member of Calvary Grace Baptist Church on June 25, 2024 under the...
Fred R. Beronja
Aug 26, 2025
January 14, 1948 – August 26, 2025
Fred R. Beronja, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born January 14, 1948, to Samuel and Marilyn (Minier) Beronja. Fred graduated from Springfield High School before attending Western Michigan University, where he studied history education. He later began a 32-year career with the Kellogg Company.
A lifelong fan of the...
James Henry Connor
Aug 25, 2025
James H. “Jim” Connor, born March 15, 1941, to James H. and Rose M. Connor (Sloto), passed away on August 25, 2025. Born and raised in Gilbert, Minn., Jim attended Gilbert High School, and upon graduation he went on to earn his Bachelor of Education degree from Winona State Teachers’ College (now Winona State University) in Winona Minn., and his...
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