Obituaries
William F. "Bill" Norris
Aug 8, 2024
William “Bill” Fredrick Norris, 79, of Dowling, Michigan passed on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Woodlawn Meadows Memory Care in Hastings.
Bill was born April 14, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the first of four sons born to William and Iola (Stone) Norris. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, following graduation from Battle Creek Central High School in 1963, serving at Guantanamo...
Walter Ray Petty
Aug 6, 2024
Walter "Walt" Petty, age 75, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 6, 2024. He was born on December 28, 1948 to Donald & June (Hurley) Petty in Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1967 and then served in the Army as Military Police in Vietnam from May 9, 1968, to December 12, 1969. After Vietnam,...
Newman W. McNatt
Aug 5, 2024
Newman W. McNatt passed away at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital at the age of 95 of natural causes on August 5, 2024. Such a kind man has passed on to be with his family, friends and savior that have passed on before him. He outlived most of his family and friends.
Newman “Wade” McNatt worked for Michigan Carton Company for approximately...
Jamie L. (Mason) Dentler
Aug 5, 2024
Jamie L. (Mason) Dentler, age 48 of Battle Creek sadly passed away Monday evening, August 5, 2024 at the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born in Battle Creek on November 15, 1975, and was the loving daughter of Lyle and Jill (Sines) Mason.
Jamie is survived by her son, Harley Dentler; her parents, Lyle and Jill Mason; and her brother,...
Robert Ernest Williamson
Aug 5, 2024
Robert E. Williamson, 70. of Battle Creek passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 surrounded by family.
Robert was born October 12, 1953 in Battle Creek. After high school, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. In his younger years, he enjoyed working on cars, bowling, and doing yardwork. Most of all, he loved being a grandpa and spending...
Virginia May Russell
Aug 5, 2024
Virginia May Russell, age 88 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Monday morning, August 5, 2024. She was born in Marshall, Michigan on April 19, 1936, the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Bush) Kenworthy. Virginia enjoyed being in the outdoors, going to yard sales & to the casino, but most of all she loved spending time with...
Michelle Lynn (Hite) Jones
Aug 4, 2024
Michelle Lynn (Hite) Jones, 52, of Galesburg, Michigan, died at home with her family at her side on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Michelle was born July 14, 1972, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Vestle Ray and Patty Lois (Landers) Hite. She grew up in Galesburg and was a member of the Galesburg-Augusta Class of 1990. Michelle was last employed...
Sean R. Korloch
Aug 3, 2024
Sean R. Korloch, 50, died tragically on August 3, 2024. Sean was born March 22, 1974 in Battle Creek to Richard and Gloria (Smith) Korloch. He completed high school and went on to marry the former Jennifer Taylor on July 7, 2001. Sean worked as a fiber optic technician for Midwest Communications for 27 years.
Sean is survived by his loving...
Ruby N. Lovelace
Aug 2, 2024
Ruby N. Lovelace, 93, of Battle Creek passed away August 2, 2024.
Ruby was born September 23, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL to Russel Carl and Ruby Esther (Aken) Stewart. She was very active with her husband, Roy Lovelace in Pennfield Little League Football. She also enjoyed quilting. Ruby especially loved her grandchildren and spending time with her family.
Ruby is survived...
Russell Paul Minehart
Jul 31, 2024
Russell Paul Minehart, 66, of Delton, MI, passed away into God’s graces on July 31, 2024. Russ was born on April 17, 1958 to Harry and Betty (Comerer) Minehart in Kalamazoo, MI. From a young age Russ had an insatiable curiosity about the world and it was clear he would be a lifelong learner. After graduating from Comstock High School...
Louis Anson Ramsdell
Jul 31, 2024
Louis Anson Ramsdell, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Louis was born July 24, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Howard and Mildred Pauline (Wyble) Ramsdell. He grew up in the Climax-Scotts area and graduated from Climax High School. Louis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 - 1970 at Fort...
Vipin "Sunny" Kumar Singh
Jul 31, 2024
Vipin “Sunny” Kumar Singh, 70, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 in Battle Creek, MI. He was born June 24, 1954 to John and Florence Singh in Jabalpur, India. On July 16, 1983 he married Bernice Gilroy in Battle Creek, MI. He touched the lives of many through his remarkable journey and unwavering...
Dr. Howard Lewis Ely, DDS
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Howard Lewis Ely, DDS, age 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Marshall Villa in Marshall, Michigan.
Howard was born February 29, 1936, in Villa Grove, Illinois, the son of Everett James and Marjorie Ruth (Lewis) Ely. He grew up in Villa Grove and moved to Danville, Illinois his senior year, graduating from Danville...
James Patrick Knecht
Jul 29, 2024
James Patrick Knecht, 69, passed away July 29th at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and friends.
James, better known to his closest friends and family members as Jim, Jimbo, or Pops, was born in Detroit, MI on April 14, 1955 to mother Nancy (Coleman) Fogarty and father John Knecht. Jim was a...
Margaret Anne Flechtner
Jul 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Margaret Anne Flechtner, of Richland, MI on July 29, 2024 at the age of 83.
Born in Highland Park, MI on October 18, 1940 to the late Francis Clay and Elizabeth Irons. Margaret spent her childhood dancing with the Girl’s Scottish Dance Troupe, where she traveled and...
Martha L. Huber
Jul 26, 2024
Martha L. Huber, age 90 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday evening, July 26, 2024. Martha was born in Belton, South Carolina on January 15, 1934, the daughter of EP and Ola Mae Cole. She worked for many years at Kroger and also worked at Arlene’s Truck Stop. Martha loved gardening (especially flowers and herbs), volunteering at Burnham...
John Andrew Craig
Jul 24, 2024
John Andrew Craig, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.
John was born March 18, 1938, at Leila Y. Montgomery Post Hospital to Andrew “Scotty” and Elizabeth (Graham) Craig. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1956 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and attended Washtenaw Community College.
John...
Michael Werner Korman
Jul 24, 2024
Michael Werner Korman, a beloved son, father, partner, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on his 82nd birthday, July 24, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Michael was born on July 24, 1942, in Utica, NY, to Jerome Korman and Ethel Cohen Korman, both of whom preceded him in death.
Michael's life was a tapestry of dedication and diverse talents. He...
Susan Louise VanDam
Jul 24, 2024
At the young age of 69, Susan Louise VanDam, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away and with arms wide open embraced her Savior, Jesus, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Susan was born in Chicago, IL on October 15, 1954, and grew up in St. Joseph, MI. Even as a child, Susan had a servant’s heart, and her love and...
Shirley A. Warner
Jul 22, 2024
Shirley A. Warner, 89, of Battle Creek, died July 22, 2024. Shirley was born February 12, 1935 in Battle Creek to Fred and Lillian (Disler) Lawrence. She married C. James Warner on July 14, 1956. Shirley worked at Bell Telephone and then worked for Muir Drug and later Rite Aide Pharmacy.
Shirley was a member of the Parent Teacher Association when...
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