Obituaries
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,...
"Jo" Joan May (Voss) Van Boven
Feb 1, 2024
Joan May “Jo” Van Boven, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Jo was born December 6, 1934, in Pontiac, Michigan. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Michigan and then taught school for several years. As her family grew, she dedicated her life to raising her children in Ann Arbor. Jo...
Helen Marguerite (Lambkie) Crofoot
Jan 29, 2024
Helen Marguerite (Lambkie) Crofoot, age 103, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2024, with her family surrounding her with love.
Helen was born on March 31, 1920, the daughter of Ethel (Stumph) and Harry Lambkie. Helen graduated from Bellevue High School in 1938 and later attended Argubright Business School. During the war years, Helen volunteered as a Grey Lady at...
Ralph A. Moody
Jan 25, 2024
With great sadness and heavy hearts, it’s announced that a wonderful man, Ralph Arthur Moody earned his gold, silver and bronze Angel Wings. On January 25, 2024 he was greeted at the Pearly Gates by his beloved wife, only son and wonderful transplant donor. Ralph was a husband, father and friend to all: since he never met a stranger.
Ralph was...
Richard "Dick" Adams
Jan 24, 2024
Richard E. “Dick” Adams, age 65 of Richland passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024. He was born in Kalamazoo on March 5, 1958, the son of Earl and Eileen (DuFault) Adams. Dick graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 1976 and was employed with Schawk Matthews for many years. He truly enjoyed...
Robert "Bruce" Brevitz
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Bruce Brevitz died peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
“Bruce” was born on November 16, 1928, to Robert and Helen (née Mainone) Brevitz and was the oldest of their two children. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1946. While there he was named captain of both the school’s football and tennis teams. Following high school, he continued...
Michael E. Coger
Jan 21, 2024
Michael (Mike) Eugen Coger, age 58 of Battle Creek, Passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 21, 2024 at home. Mike was born October 4, 1965 in Battle Creek, MI the 3rd child, second son to Larry Lee Coger Sr. and Verna Marie Wood. He attended Penfield High School until he moved to Fresno California where he then attended school there. He...
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