Obituaries
Colleen (Barnes) Jacoby
Jul 10, 2025
Colleen R. (Barnes) Jacoby, age 69 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at The Centrica Care Rose Arbor Hospice Residence on Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born in Kalamazoo on October 21, 1955, the daughter of Delbert Lee and Ida Mae (Barton) Barnes. Colleen graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and continued her education at Argubright Business College....
Shirley A. Townsend
Jul 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Shirley A. Townsend August 21, 1936 – July 8, 2025 Battle Creek, Michigan
Shirley A. Townsend, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, at the age of 88. Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, Shirley was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Martin) Swanson, founders of Archway Cookies—a legacy of...
Mary E. "Betty" Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Mary E. “Betty” Smith, 92, of Battle Creek, died July 8, 2025 at home under the care of her daughter Terry and Gentiva Hospice. Betty was born August 6, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri. She married DeLos Smith on August 3, 1951. In her younger years, Mary worked at Consumers Power and then managed the Auto Theatre. She worked 32...
Keith Edward Dixon
Jul 7, 2025
Keith Edward Dixon, age 63 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday evening July 7, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Bay City, Michigan on December 8, 1961. Keith enjoyed working on race cars, doing burn outs in his “Old School” 65 Ford Galaxy, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
Keith married Penny A....
Crystal Lynn (Gardner) Hankinson
Jul 5, 2025
Crystal Lynn (Gardner) Hankinson, 54, of Battle Creek passed away July 5, 2025.
Crystal was born June 25, 1971 to Bruce and Cindy (Niles) Gardner. She was united in marriage to Robert Hankinson March 17, 2010. Crystal was a devoted mother and loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed walking, bicycling, reading, journaling and crafting. She loved God and attended...
Norman Gale Lamer
Jul 5, 2025
Norman Gale Lamer
7-22-1939 - 7-5-2025
It is with heavy hearts our family must announce the passing of Norman Gale Lamer, who gained his wings with joy on July 5th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving Husband, Brother, Father, Grandfather (gramps) and Great-Grandfather and his family will dearly miss him.
Norman was born to Peter and Rachel (Geukes) Lamer...
Barbara Marie (Walker) Anderson
Jul 4, 2025
Barbara Marie (Walker) Anderson, age 96, left for her final journey on July 4, 2025. She loved fireworks, so it was fitting that she passed in time to view the pyrotechnics from a front row seat. Barbara was a force of nature and a world traveler who visited many countries around the globe. She visited most of the countries in...
Richard A. Bentley
Jul 3, 2025
Richard (Dick) Bentley, was born on June 20, in 1948. He peacefully returned to our Lord on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 at the age of 77.
Dick was a lifetime resident of Battle Creek. He was a Boy Scout and attended Franklin Elementary School, Southeastern Junior High, and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1967.
After graduation, Dick married the...
Robert Glenn Millard
Jul 3, 2025
Robert Glenn Millard, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 94.
Bob was born on May 28, 1931, in Ravenna, Michigan, to Roy and Maude Millard. In 1941, the family moved to Kalamazoo, where he attended Kalamazoo Central High School. There he played football and graduated in 1949. He...
Johnny Lee Prentice
Jul 3, 2025
Johnny Lee Prentice, 70, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, July 3, 2025. Johnny was born September 4, 1954 in Battle Creek to Lenwood and Ida (Young) Prentice. He was raised in Battle Creek and attended Pennfield schools. Johnny always had a very strong work ethic. Over the years, he worked at United Steel and Wire, Battle Creek Wire and most...
Margaret A. Miner
Jul 2, 2025
Margaret A. Miner, age 96 of Battle Creek died Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek.
Margaret, the daughter of John and Mary (Belle) Wigham was born in Blyth, England on November 16, 1928, and faithfully served as a member of the Royal British Navy and Air Force. Margaret was an incredible cook and also enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling &...
LaRita J. "Rita" (Elliott) Finney
Jul 2, 2025
LaRita J. “Rita” Finney, 94, of Battle Creek, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at The Villa in Marshall, with her family at her side.
LaRita Jeannette “Rita” Elliott and Charles Delaine Finney were united in marriage on October 20. 1951, at Lakeview Baptist Church. Rita was preceded in death by Charlie, her husband of 68+ years. Surviving are their...
Donald Dale Carley
Jul 1, 2025
Donald Dale Carley, age 85 of Delton, passed away at home Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Don was born in Battle Creek on July 25, 1939, the son of Dale and Winnie (Betts) Carley. He was a truck driver for many years, working for L.C. Howard, A&C Carriers and Davis Oil among others. Don also owned and operated Don Carley and Sons...
Deborah "Debbie" Frantz
Jun 28, 2025
Deborah Mae “Debbie” Frantz, born on October 30, 1955, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends, after battling illness over the years and a brief battle with Cancer.
Debbie was a proud graduate of the Pennfield High School Class of 1974. Throughout her life, she worked diligently, dedicating many...
Maria Nina Gesmundo
Jun 26, 2025
Maria was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Serafino “Gus” Gesmundo and Marian “Midge” Gesmundo, one of 13 children born into a large and loving Italian family that became an integral part of the Richland/Gull Lake community.
Maria had a love for God, and the teachings of Jesus. She lived these beliefs - she was kind, compassionate, generous, forgiving, faithful, courageous, and...
Thomas Alan Balluff
Jun 26, 2025
Thomas A. Balluff April 1, 1951– June 26, 2025
Thomas A. “Tom” Balluff, 74, passed away of natural causes at home in Battle Creek, Michigan on Thursday evening, June 26, 2025.
Born and raised in Battle Creek, Tom enjoyed a happy childhood alongside his beloved sister, Ruth Balluff (Justesen). He was the son of the late Frank and Thera Balluff, and he...
Dale Wayne Wagner
Jun 23, 2025
Dale Wayne Wagner, 91, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Kairos Dwelling on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Dale was born December 21, 1933, in Battle Creek, the son of Paul and Irene (Kelley) Wagner. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Dale Wayne Wagner and Mary Ann Paulson were united...
Becky Sue Sherman
Jun 23, 2025
Becky Sue Sherman, 66, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, June 23, 2025.
Becky was born in Battle Creek on July 9, 1958, the daughter of John and Carolyn Jane (Reick) Barker. She attended Pennfield High School and worked for Michigan Paperboard. She loved her family and was a good-hearted person.
Becky is survived by her daughter, Stacy Barker; sister, Brenda Barker;...
Marilyn Dee Stoddard
Jun 23, 2025
Marilyn Dee Stoddard moved into her heavenly mansion on June 23, 2025 with Jesus as her Guide.
Born Minerva Marilyn Thompson to Oscar Lee Thompson and Minerva Madge Hopkins in Wardell, MO on November 17, 1947, she was one of seventeen children (including a twin sister who died in infancy).
Forced to leave high school to care for her younger siblings after...
Michael Eugene Walker
Jun 19, 2025
With great sorrow we announce Michael Eugene Walker, 69, died at his home in St. Joseph, MI with his wife, Kathy (Rayburn) Walker, by his side. On June 19, 2025 his fight against ILD ended in peace.
Michael was born November 25, 1955, to Omar and Marian (Hussey) Walker in Battle Creek, MI. He is preceded in death by his daughter,...
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