Obituaries
Michael David Smith II
Jul 7, 2026
Michael David Smith II, 46, of Marshall, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Born January 2, 1980, Michael was the oldest of two children. He attended Shepherd schools before graduating from Harper Creek High School in 1998. He later studied computer science at Mid Michigan College in Mount Pleasant.
Michael was a tinkerer by nature. Curious about...
John Hiram Burbank, Jr.
Jul 7, 2026
John Hiram Burbank, Jr., 63, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
John was born May 23, 1963 in Grand Rapids to John Hiram and Mary Lou (Bronkhorst) Burbank and attended Pennfield Schools.
John was a great guy who loved his family and working on cars as a “backyard mechanic.” He was a jokester and enjoyed people watching, good food and good movies....
Janice Karin "Jan" (Whitcomb) Vogel
Jul 4, 2026
Janice Karin (Whitcomb) “Jan” Vogel, 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo.
Jan was born February 3, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Harold and Cornelia (Smith) Whitcomb. Jan was a 1971 graduate of Lakeview High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and her master’s degree from Ferris State...
Marilyn Joy "MJ" Baker
Jul 3, 2026
Marilyn Joy (MJ) Baker unexpectedly left this world to join her beloved mother and favorite kitties in her heavenly home in the early evening of July 3, 2026, with two friends at her side.
Born April 21, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan to Casper and Nedra Shafer, she was later adopted by Loren Cunnington and carried his last name through most of...
Carol Lynn (Shedd) Nelson
Jul 3, 2026
Carol Lynn (Shedd) Nelson 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, after a lengthy illness on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Carol was born on November 14, 1938, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Perry Lloyd and Esther Violet (Thomason) Shedd. She was a lifelong Battle Creek resident and a...
Linda Kay (Miller) Craig
Jul 1, 2026
Linda Kay (Miller) Craig passed away peacefully on July 1, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born in Hastings, Michigan on August 20, 1950, to David and Nellie (Wood) Miller.
Linda attended Gull Lake Schools and graduated in 1968. After graduation she attended Wright Beauty Academy. She worked as a beautician and at Federal Life and Casualty Insurance. In...
Robert Watts Darkey II
Jul 1, 2026
Robert Darkey, age 70, born December 14, 1955, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2026
Rob will be remembered for his kind, generous and loving heart. He always thought of others. He served in the United States Air Force for many years and was stationed in various countries throughout the world, serving as a sergeant and radio operator. He attended Battle...
Cheryl Sue Scheick
Jul 1, 2026
Cheryl Sue Scheick, 69, of Ceresco, Michigan was stricken at home and died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Cheryl was born October 2, 1956, in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Kenneth Lewis and Gertrude Edith (Baker) Scheick. She grew up in Ceresco and was a 1974 graduate of Harper Creek High School. She graduated from Argubright Business College...
Chong Im (Pak) Newhouse
Jul 1, 2026
Chong Im (Pak) Newhouse, 78, formerly of Richland, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Chong was born September 11, 1947 in Seoul, South Korea. She was united in marriage to Larry P. Newhouse in Korea on December 3, 1970, who preceded her in death. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, social interaction and her love of Jesus and her family.
She will be remembered...
Ellen L. (Palmer) McRae
Jun 30, 2026
Ellen L (Palmer) McRae, 84 of Battle Creek died peacefully at Rose Arbor Place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Ellen was born in Battle Creek Michigan on May 30, 1942, to James and Albertine (Smith) Palmer. She was a lifelong Battle Creek resident and later in life spent her winters in Fort Myers, Florida.
Ellen attended St. Philip schools and graduated with...
Nerva Irene Tripp
Jun 27, 2026
Nerva Irene Tripp, 106, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Nerva was born February 21, 1920 in Stanley Corners to Benjamin and Thersal (Ware) Hughes, at her family’s farm where she was raised with her two sisters, Grace and Gladys. She worked on the farm doing chores, such as shucking corn, milking cows and driving horses.
Nerva met her husband Warrington “Alto”...
Laura Arlene (Bennett) Davis
Jun 26, 2026
Laura A. Davis, 91, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully, Friday, June 26, 2026, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Oshtemo, Michigan.
Laura was born April 14, 1935, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Paul C. and Daisy E. (Coston) Bennett. She was raised by her grandparents, Guy and Nellie Coston in Battle Creek and was a 1953 graduate of...
Donald Edward "Gus" Shoener
Jun 25, 2026
Donald Edward "Gus" Shoener, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He was 75.
Born Nov. 16, 1950, in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, Gus was the son of Lucille (Coller) and Clifford Shoener. One of seven children, he graduated from Schuylkill Haven High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1968.
Gus...
Carole Lee (Tharp) Robbins
Jun 24, 2026
Carole Lee (Tharp) Robbins went to her lord and savior on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep.
Carole was born February 19, 1942 to Carl L. and Elizabeth J. (Greenman) Tharp. Carole was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. She attended Battle Creek Schools. She worked at Andy’s Drive-in, Hosh’s Grill and Bookkeeping. She enjoyed spending time...
KI Sook Park
Jun 24, 2026
Ki Sook Park, 85, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully in the care of her devoted and loving family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Ki Sook was born April 17, 1941, in Seoul, South Korea the daughter of Han Jung Cho and Dal Bun Bae. Her youth was spent in difficult times as war devastated her country. Ki Sook Cho was...
Gary Lee Weemhoff
Jun 22, 2026
Gary Lee Weemhoff, 71 of Battle Creek, MI passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 22nd, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital with family by his side.
Gary was born on June 29th, 1954, in Grand Rapids, MI to Ernest James and Virginia June (Grover) Weemhoff. He grew up in Lowell, MI and was a 1972 graduate of Lowell High School. Gary then...
John Edward Bluthardt
Jun 22, 2026
John Edward Bluthardt, 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek after a long illness.
John was born August 7, 1962, in Battle Creek to Russell Bluthardt and Susan Hoadley. He grew up outside of Marshall and was a 1980 graduate of Marshall High School. John was a self-employed contractor and a perfectionist, right down to the smallest...
Juanita T. Beauregard
Jun 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Nita Beauregard, age 84, of Battle Creek, who passed from this life in the early morning of June 22, 2026.
Nita was born in Kinawahan, Cebu, in the Philippines, to Pedro Tunaco and Dimitria Quiempo Devalos and grew up as one of 28 siblings. Proud of her...
Bruce Anthony Hawkins
Jun 19, 2026
Bruce Anthony Hawkins 60, of Battle Creek, MI passed away June 19th, 2026, at his home while sleeping. Bruce was the son of the late Morton and Barbara Hawkins. Bruce was the middle child of three. He was born October 28,1965 in Battle Creek, MI.
He attended Battle Creek Public Schools and was a self-employed mechanic. He was an avid car...
Diane Jean (Spitters) Wichman
Jun 19, 2026
Diane passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on June 19, 2026. She was born to C. Frank and Elaine (Hybels) Spitters on September 8, 1947, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
A graduate of Parchment High School she went on to attend Hope College after which she worked as a 911 dispatcher for 15 years in Kalamazoo. After moving to Gresham, Oregon,...
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