Obituaries
Roberta "Bobbi" Edwards
Apr 6, 2024
Roberta F. “Bobbi” Edwards, age 78, of Dowling passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on July 3, 1945, the daughter of Ellsworth and Gladys (Henker) Puffer Jr.
Bobbi married Fred Edwards Jr. in Battle Creek on March 17, 1995; he sadly preceded her in death on January 29, 2021. She...
Katherine Jean Zilligen
Apr 6, 2024
On April 6, 2024, Katherine “Kathy” J. Zilligen of Battle Creek passed away after a long battle with chronic illness. She was 73 years old. She was a talented homemaker, compassionate nurse and mother of two daughters and step mom to Dave’s two daughters. She was married to the love of her life David for over 50 years and was...
Mary Lou J. Woolf
Apr 6, 2024
Mary Lou J. Woolf peacefully passed away on April 6, 2024 with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Melvin Woolf; her daughters, Kathleen Woodhouse and Karen Woolf and her son, Kenneth Woolf. She was preceded in death by her son, Clark Woolf and sister, Linda Milley.
Mary Lou was born in Detroit on...
Marshall D. Parsons, Jr.
Apr 4, 2024
Marshall Devon Parsons, Jr. was born on August 19, 1936 in Union City, Michigan. He graduated from Bronson High School in May of 1955. After graduating, Marshall worked on his family’s farm until joining the U.S. Army in March of 1959, earning many awards and accommodations. Marshall left the Army in July of 1968 when he started working for the...
Karen Kay Smoker
Apr 4, 2024
Karen Kay Smoker, 64, of Bronson, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, in the loving care of her family.
Karen was born January 14, 1960, in Coldwater, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur Eugene and Mary Ann (Kregger) Smoker. Karen grew up in Bronson, Michigan and was a 1978 graduate of Bronson High School.
Surviving are her son, Brett Schroeder of...
Mr. Luong Van To
Apr 2, 2024
Mr. Luong Van ToJune 20, 1932 - April 2, 2024
On Tuesday, Mr. To passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kalamazoo. He was a devoted family man, a proud American, and a man of incredible kindness.
Mr. To was born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam. His father was a tailor and the family ran a dairy herd of...
John C. Miller
Apr 2, 2024
John C. Miller, 94, of Battle Creek, died April 2, 2024. John was born March 14, 1930 in Battle Creek to Carl and Marietta (Shaffer) Miller. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, as Class President in 1949, and later from Western Michigan University. He served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1951-1953. John spent...
Patricia Ann (Moore) Miller
Apr 2, 2024
Patricia Ann Miller, 83, a lifelong Battle Creek resident went to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Patricia Ann Moore was born August 31, 1940, in Battle Creek to Cecil Edgar and Ruth Caroline (Jones) Moore. She was a 1958 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and was employed at Sullivan Dairy, as a tour guide at...
Rheyma J. Gruber
Mar 29, 2024
Rheyma Jean Rutter Gruber, nee Smith, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving daughters at the age of 89.
Rheyma entered the world on December 28, 1934, in Tecumseh, Michigan, born to Forrest Rankin Smith and Dorothy Irene Williams Smith. During her youth, the family relocated to Elyria, Ohio, and later briefly resided in Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating from...
Carolyn Lou (Case) Tourangeau
Mar 28, 2024
Carolyn Lou (Case) Tourangeau, 84, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, died peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Kalamazoo with family at her side.
Carolyn was born July 2, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Glenn R. and Roselyn M. (Barningham) Case. She grew up in Avon Lake, Ohio, and graduated from Avon Lake High School. She became a Registered Nurse...
Walleen M. Stringham
Mar 27, 2024
Walleen M. Stringham, age 75 of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on August 16, 1948 the daughter of Walter J. and Betty L. (Cook) Stringham, Sr. Walleen graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School with the Class of 1967 and worked at Kraft Foods. She had a great love for nature...
Richard David Walker
Mar 25, 2024
Richard David Walker, 59, passed away March 25, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence after having a stroke. Rich was born in Rochester, NY to William Walker and Beverly Whittenburg Walker. He came to S.W. Michigan as a young man.
Rich was an avid motorcyclist and had a great love of riding with his brothers and having fun with his...
Samuel "Sideways Sam" Keller
Mar 24, 2024
“Sideways Sam” Keller passed away at his home on March 24, 2024. Samuel Mark Keller was born to Beth Carlisle on May 6, 1957 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1975 and remained in his hometown.
As a young man, Sam was never boring. He worked for Grand Trunk on the railroads on...
Lucille Ann "Lucy" Gay
Mar 22, 2024
Lucille Ann “Lucy” (Gray) Gay, age 83 of Richland passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born in Nashville, Michigan on July 31, 1940 the daughter of Robert E. and Ila L. (Jarrard) Gray. Lucy graduated from Nashville W.K. Kellogg High School with the Class of 1958 and continued her education at Argubright Business...
Betty Joyce Palmiter
Mar 22, 2024
Betty Joyce Palmiter, age 77 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. She was born in Battle Creek on August 22, 1946 the daughter of Amos and Juanita (Rudd) Favorite. Betty graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and retired from Goodwill Industries.
Betty married Jonathon Marc Palmiter on...
Phillip "Phil" Wirtz
Mar 22, 2024
Phillip Wirtz: A Life Filled with Love, Laughter, and Service
Phillip Wirtz (know by most as Phil), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, after a courageous 6 ½ year battle with cancer. Phil was a pillar of strength and kindness throughout his life, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and...
Donna May Harris
Mar 20, 2024
Donna May Harris, 92, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024 at The Legacy at the Oaks at NorthPointe Woods. She was born in Battle Creek, the loving daughter of Donald and Viola (Keagle) Post. Donna retired from the Kellogg Company after 25 years.
Donna was preceded in death by two husbands, James Cooper Hunt and Glen E....
Barbara J. Phillips
Mar 18, 2024
Barbara J. Phillips, 71, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly March 18, 2024 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo.
Barb was born September 24, 1952, the daughter of Al and Jean Rasmussen in Battle Creek. Barb was a 1970 Pennfield graduate and attended KCC for accounting. She started her career at Pete Dowd Accounting and Bauman Accounting, before becoming the Treasurer of Pennfield...
Virginia L. "Ginny" Clark
Mar 18, 2024
Virginia Lee “Ginny” Clark
Virginia Lee “Ginny” Clark crossed over unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek.
Ginny was born in Battle Creek on June 28, 1935 as the middle child of Donald Alva and Ella Burrill (Jinkins) Zinn. She graduated from the Battle Creek Public Schools in 1953 after attending Fremont Elementary, W. K....
Nancy L. Harris
Mar 17, 2024
Nancy L. Harris (Cole) 79 of Elkhart, IN sadly left us on March 17, 2024. She was born in South Bend, IN to George and Virginia Cole
Nancy is survived by, son Gary Harris (Leigh) and daughter, Debbie Harris; one granddaughter, Briana, two grandsons, Adam and DeAngelo and one great-granddaughter, Alexia, a special niece, Tammy, along with several nieces and nephews....
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