Obituaries
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...
Deanna Marie (Anthony) Stults
Jul 19, 2024
Friday afternoon, July 19th, mom, surrounded by loved ones, passed from the home and life she loved into paradise.
Deanna Marie (Anthony) Stults was born June 15, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Charles John and Gretchen Elizabeth (Doden) Anthony. She attended Prairieview Elementary, Bedford Elementary and was a 1955 graduate of Kellogg Agricultural School at Hickory Corners.
While attending...
Lanealla "Roxanne" Taylor
Jul 18, 2024
Lanealla “Roxanne” Taylor
Lanealla Roxanne Taylor 57, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on July 18, 2024. Lanealla was born December 12, 1966, in Battle Creek Michigan the daughter of Johnny Lee Ogletree and Shirley Ann McLiechey. Lanealla graduated from Battle Creek Central and from there she pursued her career cooking and working in restaurants. Lanealla was a very good cook...
Maxine E. Wynegar
Jul 17, 2024
Maxine E. Wynegar, 102, of Battle Creek, Michigan died July 17, 2024.
Maxine was born December 20, 1921, in Plumville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of James and Floy (Zimmerman) Elliott. She grew up in Battle Creek from the age of 8. Maxine was employed at Eaton Corporation as a kitchen supervisor.
Maxine was preceded in death by two husbands Robert M. Lake and...
Fred Opich
Jul 15, 2024
Fred Opich, 89, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident, was reunited with his wife Kay, in Heaven on Monday, July 15, 2024.
Fred was born September 14, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Eli and Sophie (Durakovic) Opich. His parents died at a very young age and he was raised and spoiled by his oldest sister, Sadie. He graduated from Battle...
Ronald Joseph DeRuiter
Jul 11, 2024
Ronald was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on December 9, 1937 to Edith (Maatman) and Joseph DeRuiter. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1955, where he was a member of the marching band. After high school, he attended Parsons Business School. In June of 1960, he married Kay Norris. They were married for 40 years. Ron and...
David Lee Titus
Jul 11, 2024
David Lee Titus, 67, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 11, 2024 after battling cancer.
David was born March 2, 1957, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gerald Edward and Jenny Mae (Hare) Titus. He was a 1976 graduate of Pennfield High School. Dave was employed at WOTV 41 for 34 years and then as a forklift...
Peter James "Jim" Baum
Jul 10, 2024
Peter James “Jim” Baum, 87, proud lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Jim resided at The Oaks of Battle Creek at NorthPointe Woods in Battle Creek, Michigan. Jim was born on May 10, 1937 to Joseph Edward “Ed” Baum and Helen Grace (Olson) Baum. Jim graduated from St. Philip Catholic...
Ila Dean Wiegand
Jul 10, 2024
Ila Dean Wiegand, age 89, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2024 at the Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born in Addison, Alabama on April 1, 1935, the loving daughter of Grady and Katie (Fincher) Smothers. Ila was an active member of the Convis Union United Methodist Church and loved spending time with her...
Caroline E. Gray
Jul 9, 2024
Caroline Elizabeth Gray, 99, of Kalamazoo, MI, passed away on July 9, 2024. Born on March 16, 1925, in Lansing, MI, she was the daughter of the late William and Delia Baumgras and sister to the late Ellen Dill.
Caroline was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School. She received her undergraduate degree in Horticulture and a MA in Botany from...
Daniel Gordon Wagner
Jul 9, 2024
Daniel Gordon Wagner, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Dan was born July 8, 1935 in Detroit to Robert Louis and Alice (Oleksyn) Wagner. On September 1, 1956, in Kalamazoo, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Cooper. Together, they raised eight children. He served his country honorably in the Army for three years and was stationed at Fort Devens...
Glenn E. Salada
Jul 8, 2024
Glenn E. Salada, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on July 8th, 2024.
Glenn was born June 27, 1960, in New Haven, Michigan and was one of twelve siblings. Glenn, along with his siblings, was raised in the country, in a village, Lambs, MI. There was plenty of summer work on the large family vegetable farm, which included trips to the...
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