Obituaries
Martin Henry Mitchell
Apr 21, 2026
Martin Henry Mitchell, 72, of Lansing and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan died unexpectedly at his home on April 11, 2026.
Martin was born November 19, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Merlin Henry and Marilou (Leveiller) Mitchell. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1971 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Marty was formerly a...
George M. Hakes
Apr 21, 2026
George Morrell Hakes of Battle Creek passed into eternity on April 21, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Jackson, Michigan, on July 31, 1948, to Donald and Gloria (Gauss) Hakes, George filled his 77 years with friendships, adventure, and grit.
While still a child, George woke hours before school to trap muskrats and mink, which he would sell for their...
Ronald Gene Dixon
Apr 20, 2026
Ronald Gene Dixon, age 61 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday April 20, 2026 He was born in Bay City, Michigan on October 13, 1964. Ron enjoyed riding motorcycles with his club brothers from the Centurions motorcycle club, that he was a president and member for over 35 years, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was employed...
Harold F. Yother
Apr 20, 2026
Harold F. Yother, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 20, 2026 at the age of 93.
Harold was born in 1932 in Dayton, Tennessee. His presence had a profound and lasting impact on the lives he touched. A devoted husband, he married his beloved wife, Marjorie, in August 1955, and together they built a life centered on family, loyalty, and...
David M. Tipton
Apr 20, 2026
David Meredith Tipton, 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home, under the loving care of his family, Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E., and Compassus Hospice, on Monday, April 20, 2026.
David Meredith Tipton, 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home, under the loving care of his family, Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E., and Compassus Hospice, on Monday, April 20,...
Michael E. Low
Apr 18, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael E. Low, of Augusta, MI, on April 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to the love of his life and soulmate, Margaret Low, for 58 remarkable years. Together for over 60 years.
A passionate and respected educator for nearly 40...
Jerilyn Lee Finn Cummings
Apr 17, 2026
Jerilyn Lee “Jeri” Finn Cummings, 84, passed away April 17, 2026.
Jeri was born March 31, 1942 in Battle Creek to Edward and Virginia Finn. She belonged to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Jeri is survived by her sons, William Sawyer and David Hamp; daughter, Georgia Edwards; grandchildren, James Luke Sawyer, William James Sawyer, Amanda Lynn Bruno, Michael Lee Bruno, Brandy...
Albert Allen Morley
Apr 17, 2026
Albert Allen Morley, 88, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.
Al was born November 20, 1937 in Munising Albert C. and Magaret (Allen) Morley. He was from the Upper Peninsula and loved its natural beauty. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and was a paratrooper in the 82nd and 11th Airborne Divisions. Al graduated...
Kimberly Jean (Kitchen) Wensley
Apr 16, 2026
Kimberly Jean “Kim” (Kitchen) Wensley, age 64 of Carefree, Arizona passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Kimberly was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 5, 1961, the loving daughter of Joseph A. & Gretta L. (Stamm) Kitchen and moved to Houghton Lake, Michigan in 1973, where she graduated with the Class of 1979. She worked in early years in...
Michael Vearl Ray
Apr 15, 2026
Michael Vearl Ray, 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who lived a life centered around family, faith, and simple joys. He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Nancy Ray, on March 19, 1982, and together they built a life filled with love and lasting memories.
He...
Enis C. Gray
Apr 12, 2026
Enis Candida Gray, 91, of Battle Creek, died April 12, 2026. Enis was born on September 21, 1934 in Yatesboro, PA to Carlo and Elena (Lorenzi) Armanini. She graduated from Yatesboro High School and moved to Battle Creek in 1952. A couple of years later she got a job at the Kellogg Company and had a lengthy career there, retiring...
Robert W. Mann
Apr 9, 2026
Robert “Bob” William Mann was born near Lawton, Michigan on October 15, 1937, to William A. Mann and Ruth O. Owen. He attended Howardsville, Marcellus, Dowagiac and Comstock schools in Michigan. Robert graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in Mt. Cory, OH in 1955. He earned multiple degrees from Central Missouri State College (now University of Central Missouri). He did additional...
Gregory T. DeWard
Apr 7, 2026
Gregory T. DeWard, 73, of Parchment, passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2026. Greg was born February 21, 1953 in Kalamazoo to Adrian and Judith (Kindy) DeWard. He grew up in Comstock, MI and graduated from Comstock High School and later from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. He worked 17 years in IT at The Upjohn Company and prior to his retirement...
James "Jim" Kornoelje
Apr 4, 2026
James “Jim” Kornoelje, 90, of Battle Creek, Michigan died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on March 20, 1936, in Battle Creek the son of Frederick and Theresa (Van Demere) Kornoelje. Jim grew up in Battle Creek, graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community College. Jim owned...
Mary Jean (Jones) Ellis
Apr 4, 2026
Mary Jean (Jones) Ellis, 74, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Laurels of Bedford on April 4, 2026.
Mary Jean Jones was born May 16, 1951, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert Earl and Beverly Jean (Tedrow) Jones. She grew up in Battle Creek, attended St. Philip Catholic Schools, and later earned her GED....
Donald Everett Larkin
Apr 3, 2026
Donald Everett Larkin was born on May 3, 1940 in Gratiot County, Michigan to Richard and Doris Larkin, the second of five sons. He passed away suddenly from natural causes in his home on April 3, 2026 at the age of 85.
A year after graduating from Midland High School in 1958, he joined the US Air Force, serving for four...
Nick Duane Harvey
Apr 3, 2026
Nick Duane Harvey, born May 21, 1981, to Edward Harvey and the late Jeannie Cosgrove, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Nick was a man who lived life with passion and purpose. He had a deep love for his family, cars and motorcycles. Nothing brought him more joy than working on engines, fishing and vacationing with his kids...
Brendan Jordan Neeley
Apr 1, 2026
Brendan was born April 7, 1997, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Jeffery James and Karen Jean (Burghdoff) Neeley. He grew up in the Augusta / Gull Lake area and was a 2015 graduate of Gull Lake High School. Brendan attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Michigan State University. He was employed as a Front Desk Receptionist at the Sherman...
Katherine Lea "Kathy" Thornton
Apr 1, 2026
Katherine Lea ‘Kathy’ Thornton, age76, passed away on Wednesday, April 1 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kathy was born February 2, 1950, in Community Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan, the loving daughter of Junior Burdette and Frances Ann (Gardner/Wilber) Thornton.
She attended the Battle Creek Public Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She earned her...
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Jorgensen
Mar 31, 2026
Jacqueline Lee “Jackie” Jorgensen, 76, went to Heaven to be with her parents and the Lord on March 31, 2026.
Jackie was born July 26, 1949, in Traverse City, Michigan. She resided in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin until 1966, when she moved with her family to Battle Creek, Michigan and attended Battle Creek Public Schools and Goodwill Training.
The daughter of Douglas and...
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