Obituaries

Frank Dale Davison

Frank Dale Davison

Jun 20, 2024

Frank Dale Davison, 75, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident, died peacefully at Bickford Assisted Living, with his family at his side, on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

Frank was born August 7, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Ernest Richard and Virginia M. (Hamacher) Davison. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and was employed for Meijer Thrifty Acres for nearly...

Alice Marie (Robinette) George

Alice Marie (Robinette) George

Jun 20, 2024

Alice Marie (Robinette) George, 89, of Battle Creek and formerly of Muncie, Indiana and Donnelsville, Ohio, died peacefully at home with her son at her side, on Thursday, June 20, 2024. 

Alice was born May 18, 1935, in Princeton, West Virginia. She grew up in Princeton and graduated from Princeton High School. Alice was employed providing nursing care at hospitals, nursing...

Orville Ray Smith

Orville Ray Smith

Jun 17, 2024

Orville "Ray" Smith, 78, of Monterey, TN passed away at his daughter and son-in-laws home on Monday, June 17, 2024.

Ray was born September 17, 1945 to Orville Chester and Maudie Smith in Battle Creek, MI. He graduated from Battle Creek Central where he met the love of his life Sharon Siddall.

Ray worked at Union Pump after graduating until he was...

Daniel Roger Dickinson

Daniel Roger Dickinson

Jun 15, 2024

Daniel Roger Dickinson, 63, of Battle Creek passed away June 15, 2024.

Daniel was born December 12, 1960 in St. Charles, Missouri to Ronald Dickinson and Joan (Cooper) Culp. He was a 1979 graduate of Harper Creek High School. He served his country honorably in the Air Force during the Gulf War. He was very proud of his military service and...

Kinzy Neal Turpin

Kinzy Neal Turpin

Jun 13, 2024

Kinzy Neal Turpin, 31, resident of Kalamazoo, passed away suddenly on Thursday June 13, 2024 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle. Kinzy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and grew up on the family farm in Delton, Michigan. Kinzy was the husband of Courtney (Lewis) Turpin and father of Wyatt Turpin. 

Kinzy graduated from Gull Lake High School in 2011,...

William Russell "Bill" Adams

William Russell "Bill" Adams

Jun 11, 2024

William Russell Adams, 77 of Battle Creek died June 11, 2024, at his residence. 

Bill was born March 26, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Ward Russell and Pansy Bell (Bettes) Adams. He was a 1965 graduate of Harper Creek High School and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. During his working career, Bill was employed...

Judy C. (Messenger-Anderson) Mackinder

Judy C. (Messenger-Anderson) Mackinder

Jun 11, 2024

Judy C. (Messenger-Anderson) Mackinder, daughter of Burton H. and Grace A. (Henry) Messenger-Schukman, passed away on June 11, 2024. 

She was born February 5, 1940, in Pennfield Township. Judy graduated from Pennfield schools and was a business owner for over 25 years in the Battle Creek area. She is survived by a wonderful son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Jackie Anderson...

Troy H. Dolph

Troy H. Dolph

Jun 11, 2024

Troy H. Dolph, 54, of Battle Creek, died June 11, 2024.   Troy was born May 21, 1970 in Battle Creek to Steve and Denise (Doud) Dolph.  Troy loved being outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking out and being with friends around a bonfire.  

Troy is survived by his two stepdaughters, Rebecca (Vincent) Kincy and D.J. (Savanna) Bridges; two uncles,...

Elizabeth Anne Barnes

Elizabeth Anne Barnes

Jun 10, 2024

Elizabeth Anne (nee Gantt) Barnes passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and William Gantt and husband, Robert. She is survived by her children, Janet Barnes and Robert (Luanne) Barnes; grandchildren, Cara (Tristan) Matthies, Lee (Erin) Heeringa, Justin (Rachel) Boyd, Ethan (Katelyn) Barnes and Lucas Barnes; great-grandchildren,...

Wilma M. Gillett

Wilma M. Gillett

Jun 10, 2024

Wilma M. Gillett went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 10, 2024 surrounded by family at the home of her son Daniel Gillett in Otsego, Michigan.   After a long full life of 90 years she succumbed due to several chronic health issues.

Wilma was born October 22, 1933 in Battle Creek/Emmett Township to Charles...

Vera Louise (White) Hazel

Vera Louise (White) Hazel

Jun 9, 2024

Vera Louise (White) Hazel, age 85 of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday morning, June 9, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Hancock, Michigan on December 23, 1938 to William and Sarah (Knuuttila) White. Vera was their second child and grew up in Hancock in the Boston area with her three siblings. She graduated from Hancock High...

Robert William "Bob" Murphy

Robert William "Bob" Murphy

Jun 7, 2024

Robert William “Bob” Murphy beloved husband, father, uncle, and friend died peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2024.

Bob was born April 16, 1953 in Saginaw Michigan to Leon and Clara Murphy. It was his father, Leon, who introduced Bob to the game of golf that would become his lifelong passion. Bob played football, basketball, and golf for Saginaw St...

Joanne Kaye (Gothberg) Sessions

Joanne Kaye (Gothberg) Sessions

Jun 6, 2024

Joanne Sessions, 87, of Battle Creek, died peacefully at home after a short illness on June 6, 2024.  She was surrounded by her daughters.

 

Joanne was born on October 20, 1936, in Battle Creek, to Edna and Ernest Gothberg. Joanne was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Joe Sessions, that year. She...

Sandra L. "Sandy" (Sessions) Determann

Sandra L. "Sandy" (Sessions) Determann

Jun 6, 2024

Sandra Lee “Sandy” (Sessions) Determann, 76, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Legacy at the Oaks, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. 

 

Sandy was born September 15, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Colin G. and Leona Mae (Marsh) Sessions.  She was a lifelong Battle Creek resident, (or as Sandy used to say, “From Womb to Tomb”) and a 1965...

Paul M. Jones

Paul M. Jones

Jun 4, 2024

Paul M. Jones, 70, of Marshall, died June 4, 2024.  A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge on Saturday, July 20, 2024.  Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care.  Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.  

Biak Ceu

Biak Ceu

Jun 4, 2024

Biak Ceu, beloved father, brother, and uncle, passed away in Battle Creek, MI, on June 4, 2024. He was born on January 23, 1968, in Lumbang, Myanmar, to Ci Mang & Thur Iang.

In his journey through life, Biak encountered both joy and sorrow. Despite the loss of his beloved spouse in 2011, he leaves behind a legacy of love and...

Annie M. (Komarck) Ure

Annie M. (Komarck) Ure

Jun 2, 2024

Annie Margaret (Komarck) Ure, 99, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living. 

 

Annie was born January 2, 1925, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Frank G. and Anna H. (Frcak) Komarck. She was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Anna worked in the family...

Maxine Fay Brust

Maxine Fay Brust

May 30, 2024

Maxine F. Brust, age 67 of Climax passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday morning, May 30, 2024.   She was born in Battle Creek on August 2, 1956, the daughter of John and Neoma (Malone) Rudd. Maxine loved her dogs, cookouts, and spending time with her family.

Maxine married Jon Charles Brust in...

Merri Gale Beebe

Merri Gale Beebe

May 29, 2024

Merri Gale Beebe, 65, of Paw Paw, MI, died on Wednesday morning May 29, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Merri was born December 29, 1958 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1977 and earned a bachelor’s degree in paper engineering from Western Michigan University. She was an employee of James...

Robert P. Walton

Robert P. Walton

May 27, 2024

Robert Paul Walton “Big Bob," 64, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in his home.

Robert was born on August 12, 1959 the son of Lawrence Calvin Walton and Laura Lee Burt. He graduated from Lakeview High School and worked many years at Howard Johnson and Battle Creek Inn. Then became employed as a salesman with ABC...