Obituaries
Robert Lyle "Bob" Presley
Dec 22, 2023
Robert Lyle Presley, 63 of Augusta, Michigan died at home on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Bob was born May 20, 1960, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Jimmie Roland and Barbara Ann (Payne) Presley. He grew up in the Gull Lake area and was a 1978 graduate of Gull Lake High School. He retired as a member of IBEW,...
George Edward Taft
Dec 21, 2023
George Edward Taft, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Heritage Assisted Living. George was born January 13, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Donald J. and Edith M. (Nelson) Taft. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview Schools in 1958. George was an Eagle...
The Reverend James Leslie Sparks
Dec 21, 2023
The Reverend James Leslie Sparks passed from this life into the next on Thursday morning, December 21, 2023.
Jim was born in New Albany, Indiana on June 19, 1946, the youngest of Howard Homer and Fern Ellen (Werts) Sparks. He graduated in the 1964 class of New Albany High School and attended Indiana University, Warner Pacific College (Portland, OR), and...
Dorothy Ellen Cronkhite
Dec 19, 2023
Dorothy Ellen Cronkhite, age 98, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, December 19, 2023. She was born in Wabash, Indiana on August 25, 1925, the loving daughter of Harlow and Hazel (Harden) Andridge.
Dorothy started her work in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church at the age of 7, helping her mother...
Jack L. Roy
Dec 18, 2023
Jack L. Roy, 85, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on April 6, 1938, the son of Walter and Audrey (Drake) Roy. Jack graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956. He worked as a Rural Carrier at the Battle Creek Post Office for 37 years.
Jack was...
Steven Douglas Cica, Jr.
Dec 17, 2023
Steven Douglas Cica Jr., 44, of Battle Creek died after protecting his daughter and family on December 17, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1979 to Donna (Hardy) Cica and Steven Cica. Steven grew up in Battle Creek and brought his own family up there. Steven met his wife, Jean A. (Hoage) Cica, while working together at Koyo. They...
Veronica Jean Cica
Dec 16, 2023
Veronica Jean “V” Cica, 22, of Battle Creek died protecting her children, siblings, and parents on December 16, 2023. She was born on February 1, 2001 to Steven Cica Jr. and Jean A. (Hoage) Cica. She was born and raised in Battle Creek. Veronica enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, drawing, and baking. From the time she found out...
Devin Jarrur Everett
Dec 16, 2023
Devin Jarrur Everett, 27 of Springfield, passed away on December 16, 2023.
Devin enjoyed riding his motorcycle, music and was known as a ‘pretty boy’ who kept his shoes crispy. He loved his family and was known as a dependable friend.
He was preceded in death by his grandma, June Strong, of Battle Creek.
He leaves behind his mother, Peggy...
Hattie "Hat" Lewis
Dec 14, 2023
Hattie L. “Hat” Lewis, 94, of Battle Creek, died December 14, 2023. Hat was born August 21, 1929 in Fisk, MO to Andrew and Mary (Rains) Parris. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and went on to work at Clark Equipment. Hat then worked as a lab technician in food Science at the Kellogg Company when Special K...
Joan K. Kellay
Dec 13, 2023
Joan K. Kellay, age 84, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023 at the Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born in Battle Creek on March 20, 1939, the daughter of Earl R. and Thelma A. (Wine) Palmatier and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.
Joan retired from Post Credit Union in...
Larry Franklin Newell
Dec 13, 2023
Larry Franklin Newell, age 68, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday evening, December 13, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on November 15, 1955 and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1973. Larry retired from Apria Health Care in 2022 after 39 years with the Company. Larry was a big Detroit Tigers fan and...
Janet "Jane" Elizabeth Linn
Dec 12, 2023
Janet "Jane" Elizabeth Linn, age 85 of Tawas City, Michigan formerly of Ft. Myers, Florida and Ypsilanti, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Medilodge of Tawas City. Jane was born in Battle Creek on January 13, 1938 to the late Dale and Donna (Payne) Owen. She was a graduate of the University of Michigan and held...
Vanhazle "Pidge" Wolfersberger
Dec 11, 2023
Vanhazle “Pidge” Wolfersberger, 70, of Battle Creek, died December 11, 2023. Pidge was born April 20, 1953 in Battle Creek to Van and Hazel (Klaus) Young. She graduated high school and then married Russell Wolfersberger on September 11, 1971.
Pidge enjoyed making cakes for graduations, weddings and other special occasions. She loved bowling, gardening and working with her flowers, taking...
Christopher Paul Carus
Dec 9, 2023
Christopher Paul Carus, 53, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away of lung complications on December 9, 2023, at his apartment in Battle Creek.
He was born in Battle Creek on December 24, 1969 to Yvonne M. Carus. Chris attended Battle Creek Central High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Chris loved all things related to electronics, playing...
Virginia Joan Hendrickson
Dec 9, 2023
Virginia Joan (McCauley) Hendrickson, 92, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident, died peacefully in her sleep at NorthPointe Woods on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Virginia was born January 3, 1931, the daughter of Roch Edward and Josephine (Smith) McCauley. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Philip High School. Virginia met the love of her life, William “Bill” Gerald Hendrickson,...
Larry Kent Crandall
Dec 8, 2023
Larry Kent Crandall, 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at the AC Flower House, AFC in Nashville, with family at his side, on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Larry was born May 9, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Frank W. and Bernadine M. (Marshall) Crandall. He grew up on the family farm, attended Court Country School and...
Fred L. Whipple
Dec 7, 2023
Fred L. Whipple, age 71 of Augusta passed away Thursday evening, December 7, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on May 7, 1952, the son of Clyde F. and Edna C. (Morris) Whipple. Fred enjoyed riding bicycles, going to garage sales, tinkering, helping others with yardwork, watching Cowboy shows, listening to old country music & was proud of his...
Richard Duane McGee
Dec 7, 2023
Richard "Dick" McGee, 79 of Galesburg, Michigan, died peacefully at home with his family at his side, on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Dick was born December 28, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan to John and Mildred (Davis) McGee. He grew up in Hickory Corners, was a 1962 graduate of W. K. Kellogg Consolidated High School and earned an Associate Degree...
Laura M. Wilcox
Dec 7, 2023
Laura M. Wilcox, 98, of Battle Creek, died December 7, 2023. Laura was born August 23, 1925 in Marcellus, MI to Fred and Gertrude (Mellen) Hartman. She graduated from Marcellus High School.
Laura was a former member of First Congregational Church, past president of the PTA for Dudley Elementary and Northwestern Junior High School. She was on the executive board of...
Jane I. Skillman
Dec 6, 2023
Jane I. Skillman, 87, of Hastings, died December 6, 2023. Jane was born March 11, 1936 in Adrian, MI to Fay and Bertha (Logan) Handy. Jane grew up in Adrian where she was a 1954 graduate of Adrian High School. She then graduated from Stautzenberger Business College in Toledo, OH. She came to Battle Creek after her marriage to William...
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