Obituaries
Mark Evans Tschupp
Oct 1, 2025
Mark Evans Tschupp, age 72, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025.
Mark was born in Elkhart, Indiana on October 27, 1952 the son of Geroge and Mary Jane (Park) Tschupp and graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School. He faithfully served as a member of the United States Army and worked at American Fibrit and Johnson Controls for...
Jack W. McGovern, Sr.
Sep 30, 2025
John W. “Jack” McGovern, 77, of Richland, died September 30, 2025. Jack was born November 16, 1947 in Cheboygan, MI to Patrick and Merle (Shessia) McGovern. He graduated from high school and then served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his time in the military Jack worked as a truck driver, both over the road and most...
Ronald Edward McLeod
Sep 29, 2025
Ronald “Red” Edward McLeod
September 24, 1953 – September 29, 2025
Battle Creek, Michigan
Just five short months after the passing of his wife of forty-five years, best friend, and love of his life, Jan, Ron “Red” McLeod joined her on September 29, 2025, surrounded by love and the music he cherished most.
Born September 24, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Patricia Rutledge...
Jo Ann (Willbur) McVicker
Sep 27, 2025
Jo Ann (Willbur) McVicker, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Jo Ann was born August 27, 1937, in Bronson, Michigan, the daughter of Merle and Oma (Rench) Willbur. She grew up living on the bay at Gull Lake. Jo Ann was a 1955 graduate of Richland High...
Stephen Michael Horihan
Sep 26, 2025
Stephen Michael "Steve" Horihan, age 78 of Hastings, peacefully went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday morning, September 26, 2025.
Steve was the creator of the gun mailbox in front of Freedom Firearms. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, 100% disabled. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a proud union iron worker....
Donald R. Miller
Sep 25, 2025
Donald R. Miller, 85, of Battle Creek, died September 25, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born August 5, 1940, in Detroit, MI to Kenneth and Mary (Bowie) Miller. He attended Detroit Cody High School graduating in 1958. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central Michigan University and his Ph.D. in Education from Michigan...
Karen A. Logan
Sep 25, 2025
Karen A. Logan, 81, of Richland, passed away September 25, 2025. Karen was born December 11, 1943, in Hillsdale, MI to Vincent and Mary (Graham) Nichols. She graduated from Edwardsburg High School as class valedictorian in 1961 and went on to get her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1965. She worked at The Upjohn Company as a computer...
Arlene Mazo
Sep 24, 2025
Frances “Arlene” Mazo, 78, of Battle Creek, died September 24, 2025. Arlene was born April 11, 1947 in Cleveland, OH to William and Helen (Swinford) Maxfield. She graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1965 and went onto marry Gerald “Jerry” Mazo in 1981. The couple had 5 children together. Arlene and Gerald enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas together and going...
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...
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