Obituaries
David Earle Weiss
Apr 19, 2023
David Earle Weiss, fun-loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2023.
Dave was born on February 8, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to Earle E. Weiss and Virginia F. Ridley and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, along with two sisters, Dolores and Dorothy. After high school, Dave attended Eastern Michigan University, taking...
Gregory A. Smith
Apr 19, 2023
Gregory A. Smith, 57, of Battle Creek, died April 19, 2023. Greg was born August 11, 1965 in Fort Worth, TX to Harvey and Patricia (Lackey) Smith. He worked at Hi-Lex in Battle Creek for 37 years. Greg enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing and working on his truck. He especially loved to build and was an excellent craftsman. He was very proud of his family...
Norman K. Cary
Apr 16, 2023
Norman Kenneth Cary passed into the presence of his Savior on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Norm was born in Pennfield Township on July 29, 1931, to Charles P. & Vida L. (Case) Cary, and continued to live on the family farm property until his death.
Norman graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1949. Norman was united in...
Joslin Heather Fisher
Apr 15, 2023
Joslin Fisher-Moon of Battle Creek passed away in her home on April 15, 2023.
Losing a loved one is never easy, always emotional. So it is, and shall forever be the way with the passing of our beloved Joslin Heather Moon.
Joslin came into this world a brief 44 years ago. Born in Community Hospital in Battle Creek on July...
Diane Marie (Tallent) Ross
Apr 14, 2023
Diane Ross (Tallent), 59, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born and raised in Battle Creek, MI.
She was employed at Bellevue Community Schools in Food Service for 22 years. She played local and travel softball for 25 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, travelling, arts and crafts, gardening and feeding the...
Cheryl L. Mathahs
Apr 12, 2023
Cheryl L. Mathahs, 78, of Augusta, died April 12, 2023. Cheryl was born November 6, 1944 in East Moline, IL to Alex and Irene (Quick) Strandgard. She graduated high school and married Robert Mathahs on January 11, 1964.
Cheryl liked to crochet, sew, quilt and doing anything arts and crafts related. She especially loved to spend time at family dinners.
Cheryl is survived...
TJ Staib
Apr 10, 2023
Timothy Mark “TJ” Staib, age 56, of Marshall passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening April 10, 2023 at Oaklawn Hospital. He was born in Battle Creek on June 11, 1966, the son of James Alfred and Elinor Jean (McCauley) Staib.
A very kind hearted man, TJ was an extremely hard worker and was always willing to help others in need. ...
Barbara "Barb" Ruth Egland
Apr 9, 2023
Barbara “Barb” Ruth Egland, age 88, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born in Chicago on September 23, 1934, to Russell and Ruth (Rusch) Hayes. She moved with her parents to Cedar Rapids, IA, where she attended high school and graduated from Coe College. After college, she worked in Bettendorf, IA, as a junior...
Dan Arthur Belcher
Apr 5, 2023
Dan Arthur Belcher, age 61, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 5, 2023 at the Rose Arbor Place, Kalamazoo with his children and siblings by his side. He was born in Battle Creek on February 15, 1962, the son of Floyd L. and Sandra L. (Bouchard) Belcher II., and faithfully served his country as a member...
Billy "Bill" Adams
Apr 2, 2023
Billy “Bill” Adams, age 77, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday evening, April 2, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee on April 14, 1945, the son of James and Mary (Chadwick) Adams and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Bill retired from General Motors and Penske Transportation in 1999...
Harold Dean Johnson
Apr 2, 2023
The long goodbye is over. Harold D. Johnson, 91 years old, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 2, 2023 at Legacy at the Oaks in Battle Creek, Michigan. The family is grateful for all of the care he received at the Oaks and through Promedica Hospice. Harold was always a proud family man and together with the love of...
John Craig Robertson
Mar 31, 2023
John Craig Robertson, 70, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023 at home with his family at his side.
John was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 26, 1952, to John Cunningham and Marceline Frances (Prill) Robertson. John attended St. Philip Catholic Central graduating in 1970. John attended Ferris State, but had to return home...
Teresa Marie Vincent
Mar 31, 2023
Teresa Marie Vincent, 66, of Battle Creek passed away surrounded by family Friday, March 31, 2023.
Teresa was born January 2, 1957 in Battle Creek to Robert Mann and Barbara Reid. She was an active member of her community and volunteered with several organizations, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Community Action Agency, and Neighborhoods Inc. She made several friends while...
Avril E.M. (Philo) Tegge
Mar 29, 2023
Avril E.M. (Philo) Tegge, 4/11/1946 – 3/29/2023, 76, of DeWitt, MI passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2023.
Avril was born in Milngavie, Glasgow, Scotland on April 11, 1946, to Matthew and Agnes (Whyte) McLelland. In the early 1950’s, she migrated with her family to the United States settling in the Detroit area. Avril grew up in...
Anna Jean (Rusk) Engel
Mar 27, 2023
Anna Jean (Rusk) Engel
Jean Engel, 79, of Battle Creek, Mich., passed away March 27, 2023, along with her precious ragdoll cat, Purrcey, aka His Royal Highness. She was born Dec 4, 1943, in Crawfordsville, Ind. to Lloyde and Helen (Smith) Rusk. She was the youngest child and only daughter. She was preceded in death by her three older brothers...
Franklin "Butch" Edward Barnes
Mar 27, 2023
Franklin "Butch" Edward Barnes, 78, of Springfield, MI passed away early Monday morning, March 27, 2023 in Grand Blanc, MI.
He was born on September 19, 1944 in Jackson, MI. Butch served in the United States Navy in Vietnam. He retired from the United States Post Office, and then worked at Sam's Club.
A burial with military honors...
Eloise May Fogg
Mar 27, 2023
Eloise May (Malipsey) Fogg, 80, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023.
Eloise was born to Raymond and Wilma Malipsey. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1962. She married Neil Fogg on October 18, 1986 in Battle Creek, MI.
After growing up on her family’s farm in Olivet, she worked for various companies throughout her life and retired from the VA...
Ceu Tin Thang
Mar 27, 2023
Ceu Tin Thang, 63 of Battle Creek, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 27, 2023.
He was born April 21, 1959 in Lungpi (Falam Township), Chin State, Myanmar (Burma) to Hlei Bik and Ngui Tawl. He attended school at Latha, Yangon in Myanmar. When he was younger, Ceu worked on a cargo ship. He was also...
Phyllis Louise Johnson
Mar 26, 2023
Phyllis Johnson, 84, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023.
She was born July 13, 1938 in Battle Creek to John and Vera (Kissinger) Green. She was a 1957 graduate of Lakeview High School.
Phyllis is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Albert Johnson; children, Kim Johnson, Eric Johnson, Cheryl Pratley; grandchildren, Pete...
Kathryn M. Roche-Wallace
Mar 23, 2023
Kathy Roche-Wallace finished the toughest race of her life on March 23rd, 2023. She fought the battle valiantly. Her inspiration will live on forever in her family and friends. She left this world better than she found it. We would like to celebrate a life well-lived. Please join her family for a celebration of her life at Territorial Brewing Co.,...
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