Obituaries
Peter John "Pete" Beguhl
Mar 28, 2026
Pete, age 63, died peacefully Saturday evening, March 28, 2026 at Sue’s Loving Care, Kalamazoo, MI, after surviving with Parkinson’s for 12 years.
Pete, the son of Dean D. and Norma J. (Smith) Beguhl (both former employees of Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home), was born on November 8, 1962 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota.
Pete attended Roberts Wesleyan College in New York,...
Eric Geoffrey Darscheid
Mar 27, 2026
Eric G. Darscheid of Richland, age 61, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and “slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.”
Eric was born February 7, 1965, to John Michael and Charlene M. (Hayes) Darscheid. He shared his birthday with his dad. Eric was raised in Flint, Michigan, where he...
Robert Earl Culp
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Earl Culp, 70, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife and family on March 26, 2026. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Robert “Bob” was born on September 7, 1955, to Leon and Maxine Culp and had 5 siblings. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and...
Daniel Stephen Comben Frank
Mar 24, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Stephen Comben Frank, age 35 of Richland passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on June 22, 1990, the son of Stephen “Steve” and Margaret “Maggie” (Comben) Frank and graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 2008. Dan was a genius when it came to computers and enjoyed building networks...
Michael L. Lockwood
Mar 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Michael Lynn Lockwood, 70, of Galesburg, MI.
Mike was born September 2, 1955 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Donald Lockwood, Sr. (Dolores) and Evelyn (Morley) Lockwood. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend to many including several nieces and nephews and always willing...
David Bouwkamp
Mar 23, 2026
David Bouwkamp, age 71, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born November 1, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Fred and Alberta (Windemuller) Bouwkamp. Dave earned his associates degree and worked at D&W Food Centers for 30 years in a variety of retail leadership positions.
On January 20th, 1989, he married...
Ann R. Stovall
Mar 23, 2026
Ann R. Stovall, 82, of Battle Creek, died March 23, 2026. Ann was born on April 19, 1943 in New York to Earl Wayne and Dorothy (Lawler) Rickenbach. She graduated from college with a nursing degree and was a dedicated registered nurse in the area for many years.
Ann had a huge heart. When she wasn’t caring for patients, she was...
Jeanette Cecile Gagnon
Mar 23, 2026
Jeanette Cecile Gagnon of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on November 24, 1938, in Kankakee, IL, the second eldest of five daughters to Raymond and Annette (Rivard) Beauclerc, Jeanette grew up in Union Hill, IL, and graduated from Reddick High School in 1956, where she was a majorette and enjoyed an active social life....
Clara Kreinbring
Mar 22, 2026
Clara Kreinbring, 81, of Portage, died March 22, 2026. Clara was born January 12, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to Edward and Norma (Sesplankis) Giuffre. Clara received an associate’s degree in accounting and worked in accounts receivable for several years. In her younger years she enjoyed quilting and sewing. But over the last few years the most important activity for her...
Eva Maria (Reinhardt) Noud
Mar 21, 2026
Eva Maria (Reinhardt) Noud, 88, of Augusta, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026.
She was born in Weimar, Germany to Magdalena (Boeber) Reinhardt and Klaus Reinhardt on September 26th, 1937. After Eva’s mother, ‘Leni,’ married an American soldier, Lee ‘Jack’ Conor, the family came to America in 1949. They first lived in San Antonio, Texas where Jack was stationed and...
Chriss Allen Willavize
Mar 21, 2026
Chriss Allen Willavize was born December 15th, 1949, and left us on March 21st, 2026, after a well fought battle with cancer.
Chriss was born to Treva Gates and Russel Willavize (Battle Creek) and had five brothers and sisters. Chriss was dedicated to his country and at the early age, 17, enlisted in the Army. He bravely served his country in...
Joshua David Butler
Mar 21, 2026
Joshua David Butler, 36, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2026, at Bronson Battle Creek, surrounded by family and friends.
Josh was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 17, 1989, Josh grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan. He attended St. Joseph Preschool, Pennfield Schools, Doris Klaussen Developmental Center, and the ATP program. He worked at Pennfield Family Fare supermarket and enjoyed...
Robert R. Scott
Mar 20, 2026
We are profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of Robert Scott, who was a cherished son, brother, father, uncle, nephew, cousin, and a dear friend to many.
Robert was a man of steadfast faith and chose to be baptized as a meaningful expression of his personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Robert faced many challenges throughout his life, and because of his...
Robert Dewey Wolford
Mar 19, 2026
Robert D. Wolford, age 79 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2026. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on February 24, 1947, the son of Donald D. Wolford and Dorothy Lucille (Barnes) Wolford. Robert graduated from B.C. Central High School in 1965. Robert began a graphic artist apprenticeship in August 1966, just before being drafted into...
Gordon Walter Umbreit
Mar 17, 2026
Gordon Walter Umbreit, born February 12, 1932, passed away peacefully, with his daughter by his side, on March 17, 2026. He was born in Allenton, MI as the last of ten children to Elsie and Edward Umbreit.Gordon graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1950. His first job, however, was in 1943, when he opened up the school each morning...
Robert Allen "Bob" Harberts
Mar 16, 2026
Robert Allen Harberts passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2026. His wife Patricia (Patti) was able to hold his hand and comfort him during his final moments. He knew he was with the person he loved most dearly and that he was not alone. Bob’s family and friends will miss him greatly. He was such a kind, loving man and...
Purcell Forney
Mar 16, 2026
Purcell Forney, age 96 of Battle Creek passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. He was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on April 28, 1929, the son of Addie and Ruby Forney. He was raised in Elizabeth, Tennessee and moved to Montclair, Tennessee at the age of seven. Later in his adult life, Purcell moved to Michigan, worked at Allman Bakery...
Joan J. Texter
Mar 14, 2026
Joan J. Texter, 88, of Kalamazoo, died March 14, 2026. Joan was born April 24, 1937 in Battle Creek to Dale and Marjorie (Kidder) Klepper. Joan grew up on Gull Lake and spent her summers enjoying all kinds of water activities. Her first job was as a lab tech before she went back to college and earned two master’s degree...
Henry L. Bossung
Mar 13, 2026
Henry L. Bossung, lovingly known as “Hank,” passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Battle Creek, Michigan, at the age of 83. Born on December 1, 1942, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, Hank lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his passions.
Hank was the son of adoptive parents, Raymond and Irene Bossung and birth parents,...
Daniel Lee Abercrombie
Mar 13, 2026
Daniel 'Danny' Abercrombie, 49, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on March 13, 2026. Danny had been battling illness for a long time but continued to fight with strength and determination. He had recently been getting stronger and working hard toward walking again, motivated by one very special goal - to walk his daughter down the...
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