Obituaries
Sharon Louise (Hensley) Fields Gilkison
Sep 3, 2026
Sharon Louise (Hensley) Fields Gilkison, 77, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away suddenly at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Sharon was born May 5, 1949, in Battle Creek, the daughter of James Wallace Hensley and Beverly Jean (Blackburn) Hensley. She grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1967. Sharon attended...
Lars Erik Gustav Eriksson
Sep 2, 2026
Lars Erik Gustav Eriksson
Lars Erik Gustav Eriksson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, engineer, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by his family.
Born on May 22, 1937, in Trollhättan, Sweden, Lars was the son of Gustav and Astrid Eriksson. He pursued his passion for mechanical engineering at University of Borås...
Paul E. Davison
Aug 31, 2026
Paul Ernest Davison, 75, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, August 31, 2026.
Paul was born April 23, 1951 in Battle Creek to Ernest and Virginia (Hamacher) Davison. He served his country honorably in the Navy for three years, completing his basic training at the Great Lakes facility and then spent most of his time in the service as a boatsman’s...
Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Williams
Aug 31, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Williams, 63, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on August 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jeff was born on April 25, 1963, to Donald and Gretchen Williams. On June 20, 1987, he married the love of his life, Mary Samson, at Birchwood United Methodist Church in Battle Creek. Together, Jeff and Mary built a beautiful...
Michael J. "Mike" Cole
Aug 31, 2026
Michael Joseph “Mike” Cole, of Delton, Michigan, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born October 1, 1942, and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1960.
Mike proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy radioman. He was on active duty from 1964 to 1966 and remained in the Naval Reserve through 1970....
Amelia C. "Amy" Schmeding
Aug 30, 2026
Amelia Christine “Amy” Schmeding (née Nitchman), beloved wife of Michael P. Schmeding, daughter of Brady and Barbara Nitchman, and daughter-in-law of Michael D. Schmeding and the late Brigid Schmeding, unexpectedly passed away on the morning of August 30, 2026.
Amy was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend. She was a pillar of the Gull Lake...
Cara Renae Frey
Aug 24, 2026
Our dear daughter and sister, Cara Renae Frey 57, went home to our Lord Monday August 24, 2026. She passed at home with her family after a brief illness.
Cara was born on in 1968 on September 19th in Battle Creek. She was a 1986 graduate of Harper Creek High School.
Cara was a bus driver for Harper Creek and Lakeview schools....
Donald Arthur Saari
Aug 24, 2026
Donald Arthur “Don” Saari, 88, passed away on August 24, 2026. Born January 17, 1938, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Don was the son of Toivo and Genevieve (Rian )Saari.
Don grew up in northern Minnesota, living in several communities before graduating from Grand Rapids Senior High School in 1955. His Minnesota roots remained an important part of his life, particularly through...
Barbetta Raymond
Aug 22, 2026
Barbetta Raymond passed away peacefully surrounded by love.
Barbetta celebrated her 95th birthday in March of 2026. Her life began in China, where she was born alongside her twin sister while her parents were serving as American missionaries. In a time when Chinese families were limited to one child (and preferably a son) due to population concerns, the circumstances surrounding her...
James Earl "Jim" Beech
Aug 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jim Beech
James Earl Beech, known to family and friends as Jim, a lifelong son of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away surrounded by his family. Jim lived, worked, and remained active in his community in Battle Creek for most of his life before eventually moving to Florida to be closer to his grandchildren and enjoy warmer winters.
Jim...
Rick Charles Blanchard
Aug 20, 2026
Rick Charles Blanchard, 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Rick was born September 17, 1950, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Charles Harrison and Joy Louise (Wheaton) Blanchard. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He left college to serve his country in the U.S. Army....
Sandra J. Sommers
Aug 17, 2026
Sandra J. Sommers, 83, of Battle Creek, died August 17, 2026. Sandra was born February 2, 1943 in Olean, NY to Oakley and Emma Jane (White) McDonald. Sandra graduated from Port Allegheny High School in Pennsylvania and went on to get her associate’s degree from Kellogg Community College. Sandra served her country honorably in the United States Navy.
Sandra married Reuben...
Kevin M. Sanderson
Aug 17, 2026
Kevin Mark Patrick Sanderson, 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan died on Monday, August 17, 2026, at home after a brief illness.
Kevin was born July 28, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, one of five sons to Glenn Dale and Marguerite Mary (Reel) Sanderson. Kevin was baptized, received the sacraments and confirmed at St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek. He grew...
Eugene Green Livingston
Aug 13, 2026
Eugene Green Livingston, 93, passed away August 13, 2025.
Eugene was born April 24, 1933 in Sweetwater, TN to Arloe and Pearl (Greene) Livingston. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He later worked for Eaton Manufacturing for 35 years. On August 25, 1956, he was united in marriage to the former Arlene Ayres. Eugene enjoyed tinkering in...
Joyce Mae Thomas
Aug 13, 2026
Joyce Mae Thomas
August 26, 1939 – August 13, 2026
Joyce Mae Thomas (Mueller) was born on August 26, 1939, in Japan, Missouri, to Oscar and Elsie Mueller, both of whom preceded her in death.
Joyce shared a long and loving life with her husband, Jerald F. “Jerry” Thomas. Together, they built a family and a lifetime of memories before Jerry’s passing in...
David Alexander Hunt
Aug 7, 2026
David Alexander Hunt, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 93 years old.
Dave was born on November 28, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan, and grew up in East Lansing.
Throughout his life, Michigan remained an important part of who he was, and he was a proud, avid supporter...
Cheryl Ann Rundle
Aug 7, 2026
Cheryl Ann Rundle, 70, passed away with her family by her side on August 7, 2026. Cheryl was born October 3, 1955 in Detroit, MI to Matthew and Patricia (Mittelbrun) Litwaitis. She graduated from Milford High School and went on to marry Christopher Rundle on September 22, 1978. The couple enjoyed 48 years of marriage.
Along with her husband, Chris, Cheryl...
Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Travis
Aug 7, 2026
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Travis, 78, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home August 7, 2026.
Kathy was born February 26, 1948 in Battle Creek to Dwayne and Lois (Kelly) Brunner. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and Kellogg Community College. She was a proud LPN and worked at doctor’s offices, Community Hospital and retired from the VA Medical...
Daniel Paul Heddinger
Aug 6, 2026
Daniel Paul Heddinger, 72, loving husband and father passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026.
He is survived by his wife Lorri (Guidice) of 42 years; daughter Danielle C. (James) Doty; son Jared Paul (Emily Roberts) Heddinger; sister Denise VanSickle; brother-in-law Gregory (Therese) Guidice; sister-in-law Catherine Guidice and nieces and nephews, Michael, Darcy, Frank and Carly. He was preceded in death by...
Genevieve Frances (Mieles) Guarniere
Aug 6, 2026
Genevieve Frances “Genny” (Mieles) Guarniere, 97, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice, with her family at her side on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
She was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on January 7, 1929, the daughter of Louis and Carmela (Melfi) Mieles. Genny grew up in Detroit and attended Detroit Pershing High School and earned her GED at the...
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