Obituaries
James Alfred "Al" McCracken
Oct 10, 2024
James Alfred ‘Al’ McCracken, age 95, passed away on October 10, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Bethia ‘Betty’ McCracken (nee Hutchieson).
Born in Detroit in 1928, Al spent most of his childhood in Scotland and England. At the age of 14, he apprenticed as a carpenter and crafted cabinetry for luxury ships. At 20, he and his...
Judy A. Bishop
Oct 9, 2024
Judy Ann Bishop, 88, of Battle Creek, passed into the glory of her Savior’s Kingdom on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at home with her family by her side. Judy was born July 30th, 1936 in Lansing, to Kenneth and Nina (Hutson) Phillips. At age 18, she married Herbert Bishop Jr. of Battle Creek, and from that marriage four children were...
LeRoy "Roy" Crane
Oct 9, 2024
LeRoy “Roy” Crane passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and family by his side on October 9, 2024. Roy was born on May 11, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan to his beloved parents Max and Lou (McNary) Crane.
Roy spent his childhood and high school days in Mount Pleasant, Michigan where he graduated with honors and was awarded nine...
Sharon K. Leister
Oct 7, 2024
Sharon K. Leister, age 76, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on November 6, 1947, the daughter of James and Margaret (Groesbeck) Leister and graduated from Lakeview High School. Sharon worked at Shane’s Ladies Apparel and then worked many years in dentistry...
Bruce Arlen Priest
Oct 7, 2024
Bruce Arlen Priest, age 77, of Kalamazoo, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 7, 2024 at the Country Living Senior Center. He was born in La Porte, Indiana on May 27, 1947, the son of Andrew V. and Alice F. (Brant) Priest. Bruce grew up in the South Bend, Indiana area and faithfully served his country as a...
Gary Randolph Owens
Oct 5, 2024
Gary Randolph Owens, born in Gilbert, WV in 1954, passed away on Oct 5, 2024 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Muriel Owens. Gary is survived by his older brothers Larry (Brenda) Owens of Ypsilanti, MI, Doug (Sue) Owens of Lago Vista, TX and his younger sister Kathy Owens of Midland, MI....
Marilyn Elizabeth (Morgan) Anderson
Oct 3, 2024
Marilyn Elizabeth (Morgan) Anderson, 95, of Leroy Township died peacefully at home with her family at her side.
Marilyn was born August 22, 1929, in Battle Creek to Edwin and Margaret (Mack) Morgan. She was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and attended Lakeview High School.
Marilyn was united in marriage to Carl E. Anderson on August 22, 1947. They were married...
Gwendolyn Kay (Spencer) Winans
Oct 3, 2024
Gwendolyn Kay (Spencer) Winans, 79, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away at home with her family at her side on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Gwendolyn was born March 5, 1945, in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Earl and Lillian (Crocker) Spencer. She graduated from Hastings High School and was employed as a Nurse’s Aide for many years, especially helping those...
Priscilla Faye Buckholz
Oct 2, 2024
Priscilla Faye (Copeland) Buckholz, age 77 of Kalamazoo, MI passed away suddenly on October 2, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on October 16, 1946, the daughter of Denton and Ruby (Garrett) (Hays) Copeland. Priscilla attended Galesburg Augusta High School and Central Michigan University. She graduated from cosmetology school and opened her own salon.
Later in life, Priscilla worked in...
Jerold John "Jerry" Spiegelhoff
Sep 30, 2024
Jerold John “Jerry” Spiegelhoff, age 85 of Lake Arrowhead, Wisconsin died Monday, September 30, 2024 at Grace Valley Assisted Living in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Jerry was born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin on August 3, 1939, the son of LaVerne and Irma (Morissey) Spiegelhoff. He married Ruthann Fisher on June 17, 1967 in Armada, MI. He and Ruthann owned and operated Stretch and Sew...
Julie Dee Fox
Sep 28, 2024
Julie Dee Fox, age 58 of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on July 12, 1966, the daughter of Donald and Joyce (Roys) West. Julie graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1984. She continued her education at Kellogg Community College KCC, Michigan State University where she graduated in 1988...
Aldred John Gemrich
Sep 28, 2024
Alfred John “Al” “Red” Gemrich, 88, of Delton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday evening, September 28, 2024. He was born at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on March 30, 1936, the son of Edwin and Lee Olia (Smith) Gemrich. Al received his Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) from Kalamazoo College, his Juris Doctor from Yale University and Master’s...
Sandra E. (Hazen) Probst
Sep 27, 2024
Sandra E. (Hazen) Probst, 73, of Winter Haven, Florida, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2024.
She was born July 15, 1951 in Hastings, Michigan to LaVern and Violet (Edger) Hazen. She grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan with her brothers Roy and Gary, and her sister Patty.
After graduating from Battle Creek Central High School, she...
Mary "Martie" Dull
Sep 27, 2024
Mary “Martie” Dull 86, of Battle Creek, died September 27, 2024. Martie was born January 26, 1938 in Battle Creek to Charles R. and Gladys (Boehmer) DePond. She graduated from Bronson Methodist School of Nursing and served as an RN at Community Hospital in Battle Creek from 1959 to 1973 and the Battle Creek Orthopedic Clinic from 1973 until retiring...
Sharon Lynn Stahl
Sep 27, 2024
Sharon Lynn Stahl passed away September 27, 2024, in Lansing, MI, at the age of 80. She was born on April 11, 1944.
Sharon was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and loved her hometown. She attended Lakeview High School where she was a member of the cheerleading squad, pep squad, school newspaper staff, and various clubs. She spent her college...
Gail A. McWilliams
Sep 24, 2024
Gail A. McWilliams, of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Born in Jeffersonville, Indiana (along with her twin, Jerry) to Robert L. and Iris L. (Jones) McWilliams on October 21, 1945.
Gail attended Post Elementary School, Southeastern Jr. High, graduated from Battle Creek Central, class of 1963 and attended Kellogg Community College. Gail was employed by Michigan Bell...
Linda L. Parker
Sep 24, 2024
In Loving Memory of Linda (Yeager) Parker
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Linda Parker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Linda passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at the age of 81 surrounded by her family.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd Yeager and Mattie (Armstrong)...
David Louis Putman
Sep 23, 2024
David Louis Putman, age 80, of Battle Creek, MI passed away on Monday, September 23rd with family by his side.
David was born on October 11, 1943, in Battle Creek, MI the son of Willard "Gatiss" and Alice (Jones) Putman. David graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and then joined the Navy. David worked for Kellogg Company for 47 years....
Walter "Jim" Bell
Sep 23, 2024
Walter Jim Bell passed peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born on February 21, 1931 to Walter and Marguerite (Schuck) Bell in Battle Creek, Michigan. His greatest joy was his marriage to Ella Joy (McKay) Bell. They fell in love and were married on June 19, 1954. From that moment on, they were dedicated to building a loving...
Rosemary Kittell
Sep 19, 2024
Rosemary Kittell, 65, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Rosemary was born April 13, 1959, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania to Basil S. and Ruth V. (Miller) Kittell. She moved with her family to Ohio for a brief period and then grew up in Battle Creek.
Surviving are two daughters, Ada Kittell and Peggie Rench...
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