Obituaries
Clifford G. Simpson, Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
Clifford G. Simpson Jr. was called home on February 16, 2024. He was born August 26, 1960. A lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Clifford graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1979. He was employed with Mr Steaks, which then became Finley’s for 28 years until medical reasons forced him to retire. Clifford was a Colon Cancer Survivor and was...
Hilda R. Jones
Feb 16, 2024
Hilda R. Jones, 92, of Battle Creek, died February 16, 2024. Born on April 11, 1931 in Yankee Springs, MI, the daughter of Orin J. and M. Alice (Pierce). She retired from Comerica Bank in April of 1992 after 30+ years, mostly in human resources. She started with Security National Bank and also worked 5 ½ years at Macy’s...
John P. Kuch
Feb 14, 2024
John P. Kuch, 85, of Hickory Corners, died February 14, 2024. John was born September 21, 1938 in Ann Arbor and was raised by John and Josephine Kuch. He graduated from Kalamazoo College and worked as an insurance adjuster in the local area for many years before his retirement.
John, along with his wife Martha, traveled to the Evart Music...
Ronald W. Brown
Feb 14, 2024
Ronald W. Brown, 75, of Richland, died February 14, 2024. Ronald was born January 25, 1949 in Kalamazoo to William and Janet (VanderVeen) Brown. He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service he worked 23 years for the Upjohn Company. Ronald...
Joyce Ann "Joey" Englert
Feb 13, 2024
Joyce Ann “Joey” Englert, age 67 of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on May 6, 1956, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Wilson) Davis and graduated from Harper Creek High School. Joey worked at E.P.I. for several years and then started her own antique business traveling to many flea markets and...
Ileen "Amina" Guy
Feb 12, 2024
Amina Guy, born Ileen Marie Henry gained her wings on Monday February 12, 2024. Amina was born January 29, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Charles Henry Jr. and Iva (Corlew) Henry.
Amina attended Battle Creek Public Schools and completed her education graduating from Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
In her early years she worked at Community...
Vaughn Thomas "Tom" Gresly
Feb 12, 2024
Vaughn Thomas “Tom” Gresly, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 12, 2024. He was known to friends as Tom and with affectionate nicknames of “Gres” and “Swamp Thing”. Tom was born on August 1, 1943, in Battle Creek, MI to LaVern and Marion (Balcom) Gresly. He was a proud Bearcat as he was a member...
Dawn Irene Kellogg
Feb 12, 2024
Dawn Irene Kellogg passed away quietly at home February 12, 2024. She was born August 5, 1948 to William “Bill” and Catherine Kellogg.
She is survived by her son, Samuel Rutter of Dundee, MI; grandchildren, Paris Rutter, Catherine Rutter and Stephen Rutter all of Dundee, MI; brother, Brian (Marilyn) Kellogg of Grand Haven, MI; and nephews, Justin Kellogg of Grand Haven,...
Shirley Jean Sebright
Feb 11, 2024
Shirley Jean Sebright, age 87 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday evening, February 11, 2024 at the University of Michigan Hospital. Shirley was born February 15, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Donald Bradley and Lillian (Costen) Bassler. She attended Battle Creek Central High School and worked for several years at the P.N.A. and the Eagles.
Shirley was...
Eileen J. Lum
Feb 11, 2024
Eileen June Lum, 73, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Lord on February 11, 2024. Eileen was born June 13, 1950 in Battle Creek to Charles and Betty (Hodgson) Masters. She worked many jobs throughout her life including the Weston Biscuit Co, Kellogg Company, Hudson’s and Baker Bros Cleaners. She enjoyed playing softball, shopping, dancing, cooking and was...
Beverly Jean Warner
Feb 8, 2024
Beverly Jean (Fender) Warner of Hickory Corners, MI
Beverly passed away on February 8, 2024 at Rose Arbor at the age of 86. She was born December 19, 1937 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, daughter of Wilbur and Alice (Leonard) Fender. Beverly graduated from State High School and Western Michigan University. She married her high school sweetheart, David...
Donna L. Hanna
Feb 8, 2024
Donna L. Hanna, 95, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2024. Donna was born February 18, 1928 in Battle Creek to Harry and Edna (Wentworth) Davis. She worked many years at the American Legion Hospital Laundry. She loved working and was one of the hardest workers in any job she held. Donna enjoyed family,...
P. Eric Burtrum
Feb 7, 2024
P. Eric Burtrum, age 71 of Battle Creek died peacefully with his family at his side at home on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Philip Eric Burtrum was born on January 26, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Richard Earl and Betty Marie (Sallee) Burtrum. He has been a Battle Creek resident most of his life and was...
Marlene M. Warren
Feb 6, 2024
Marlene M. Warren, 77, of Richland, died February 6, 2024. Marlene was born December 24, 1946 in Kalamazoo, MI to Bruce and Donna (Roberts) Warren. Marlene retired from Borgess Hospital after 40 years of administration service. She also worked at Bayview Gardens for over 20 years with her husband Ron Buck. She was a remarkable artist. Refurbishing and creating beautiful...
Beverly (Pryor) "Bev" Hamilton
Feb 3, 2024
Beverly (Bev) Hamilton, 98 years, a longtime resident of Battle Creek, died February 3, 2024, in Marietta, Georgia.
She was born January 25, 1926, to the late George and Esther (Miller) Pryor in Lakewood, OH. Bev grew up in Bay Village, OH and after graduating from Bay High School, she attended the University of Michigan where she was a member of...
Jerrod Eugene Sherwood
Feb 3, 2024
Sgt. Jerrod Eugene Sherwood, 40, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024. Jerrod was born November 5, 1983 in Dowagiac, MI to Roger and Kimberlee (Carter) Sherwood. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. As an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked racing and found himself building his own race car. Growing up, Jerrod...
Ruth Irene Pickett
Feb 3, 2024
Ruth Irene Pickett, age 87 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Saturday evening February 3, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on April 11, 1936, the daughter of Clifford and Doris (Sidnam) Crapoff and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing games with her grandkids, reading, weekly phone...
Riki June (Rhule) Albert
Feb 3, 2024
Riki June (Rhule) Albert, 61, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed peacefully at her home in the presence of her loved ones on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. She was under the exceptional care of the nurses and physicians of Bronson Hospital (Battle Creek) and Centrica Care Navigators, as well as her children and beloved friends.
Riki was born on the 19th of...
Joseph Daniel "Joe" Vogel
Feb 2, 2024
Joseph Daniel Vogel, 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on February 2, 2024, at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Joe was born May 12, 1950, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Jack Rhinehart and Dorothy Jane (Yurko) Vogel. In 1957 he moved to Battle Creek with his family. During high school, Joe was employed as a supervisor in the mechanical gym area...
Glenn Edward Rogers
Feb 2, 2024
Glen Edward Rogers, age 71 of Ceresco, Michigan passed away Friday afternoon, February 2, 2024. He was born in Iola, Kansas on February 4, 1952, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy Grace Elizabeth (Lear) Rogers, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1970 to 1973. He enjoyed walking in nature, camping,...
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