Obituaries
Nehemiah Collier
Mar 11, 2026
Nehemiah J. Collier, of Battle Creek, died March 11, 2026. Nehemiah was born September 11, 1987, in Long Branch, NJ to Rinardo Collier and Caecilia Collier. He graduated from Battle Creek Central high school and worked as a home health aide in the area for many years.
Nehemiah is survived by his parents, Rinardo Collier and Caecilia Collier; his brother, Rinardo...
Antonietta "Toni" Fitzgerald
Mar 10, 2026
Antonietta “Toni” Alice Fitzgerald, 99, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Antonietta was born November 20, 1926 to Carlo and Elena (Lorenzi) Armanini in Madis, Italy. She came to the United States in 1930 and settled in Yatesboro, Pennsylvania. In 1947, she was united in marriage to Thomas E. Fitzgerald at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Yatesboro. After...
Marja (Potgiesser) Wisser
Mar 9, 2026
Marja entered eternal life on March 9, 2026, at home, exactly where she wanted to be. Born on June 5, 1941, to Berend and Gertrude (Huiskes) Potgiesser in Groningen, Netherlands. Marja immigrated to the United States with her family and enjoyed telling stories of learning English while attending a one-room schoolhouse in Northwood.
Marja was profoundly proud of her Dutch heritage,...
Michael Lee Otto
Mar 8, 2026
Michael “Mike” Lee Otto, age 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike was born in Battle Creek, MI on December 15, 1949, and was raised in Bellevue, MI. A proud 1968 graduate of Bellevue High School, he went on to attend Olivet College, where he earned a Bachelor of...
Luis Alvarez-Mendez
Mar 7, 2026
Luis Alvarez-Mendez, 64, of Battle Creek, died March 7, 2026. Luis was born on October 7, 1961, in Vedado, Ciudad De La Habana, Cuba, born to Isaac Alvarez and Clara Mendez. Mr. Luis Alvarez-Mendez died peacefully in his sleep in his home. Luis held many jobs throughout his life, including work in hotel reception and environmental services. He was especially...
Cecelia Ann Goff
Mar 6, 2026
Cecelia Ann Goff, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 30, 1947 in Battle Creek, MI, she lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and a deep devotion to the people she loved.
She was a woman of quiet strength; steady, nurturing, and endlessly generous. Her...
Donna Lucille Lewis
Mar 6, 2026
Donna Lucille Lewis, 95, of Richland, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026.
Surviving are her children, Roxanne (Tim) Jaffke of Richland, Cindy Standish of Kalamazoo, and Barry Lewis of Richland; grandchildren, Jason Hohler, Barry Hohler, Christopher Hohler, and Brandy Smith; sisters, Joyce Kershaw and Penny Dalton; as well as several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded...
John Phillip Vigneron
Mar 4, 2026
John Phillip Vigneron, age 74, of Delton, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
John was born to Elwin and Bernadine Vigneron on September 12, 1951, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Throughout his life, John was known for his strength, kindness, work ethic, and deep devotion to his family and his Catholic faith. His faith guided his life and the way...
Carolyn Joan (Wofford) Miller
Mar 3, 2026
Devoted to her family, grounded in faith, and remembered by those who knew her.
Carolyn Joan (Wofford) Miller, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on March 3, 2026, just weeks before her 84th birthday. She was born April 1, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan, and was raised by Charles McGuire and Alice (Babcock) McGuire. She graduated from Battle Creek Central...
Corey Thomas Brown
Mar 2, 2026
Corey Thomas Brown, 43, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan is now looking over us, after soaring to Heaven on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Corey was born on February 16, 1983, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He grew up in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High School where he swam for the Bearcats. He earned his GED and...
Charlene Sue (Aiken) Bortolussi
Mar 1, 2026
Charlene Sue Bortolussi, age 82 of Augusta, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 14, 1943 the daughter of the late Milton and Marine (Moitzfield) Aiken. Family meant everything to Charlene and prided herself on being a caregiver for all of them. She was an incredible...
Leslie Mae (Remington) Purcell Haley
Feb 27, 2026
Leslie Mae (Remington) Purcell Haley, 69, of Charlotte, North Carolina and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Leslie was born February 4, 1957, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of William J. and Beverly Lorraine (Rhoades) Remington. She grew up on the family farm in Prairieville Township and graduated from...
Joseph "Joe" Miller
Feb 27, 2026
Joseph E. “Joe” Miller, 65, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday morning, February 27, 2026. He was born in Norfolk, VA on December 20, 1960, the son of Louis L. and Patricia J. (Briggs) Miller.
A Battle Creek resident since 1961, Joe graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1979 and enjoyed his time on...
Lori Lee Huling
Feb 26, 2026
Lori Lee (Shipman) Huling, 59, of Battle Creek, Michigan, was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Lori was born on September 2, 1966, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Ronald Allen Shipman and Sharon Lee Anderson. She was a 1984 graduate of the former Springfield High School and earned an associate degree in...
Nancy Ann Dake
Feb 24, 2026
Nancy A. Dake, 79, of Battle Creek, died February 24, 2026. Nancy was born July 7, 1946 in Battle Creek to Oliver and Ona (Whitman) Clapper. She graduated high school and went on to receive her associate’s degree. She worked as a nurse’s assistant for many years. Nancy married David Dake in 1978. He sadly preceded her in death in...
Mary J. Lipscomb
Feb 22, 2026
Mary J. Lipscomb, 84, of Dowling, passed away February 22, 2026 while wintering in West Palm Beach, FL. Mary was born January 8, 1942 in Battle Creek to Jewell A. and Frances E. (Glau) Hoyt.
Mary graduated from Athens High School, Class of 1960. After graduation Mary attended Kellogg Community College.
Mary worked as a secretary and met Gary while they were...
Jacklyn F. "Jackie" Wilson
Feb 21, 2026
Jacklyn F. "Jackie" Wilson, age 64, of Battle Creek died Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born in Battle Creek on May 2, 1961, the daughter of Jack Leon and Janet Sue (Coleman) Lazarus and graduated from Comstock High School. Jackie continued her education at Wright Beauty Academy and Everest Institute, and has worked at Advantage Private Nursing for many...
Barbara A. Hale
Feb 21, 2026
Barbara A. Hale, 87, of Climax, died February 21, 2026. Barbara was born December 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Karl and Mae (Sikora) Fox. She graduated high school in Illinois and went on to marry James T. Hale in 1959. She worked as a secretary for an insurance company in Illinois for many years.
Barbara enjoyed knitting, gardening and reading....
Yvonne Gail Rose
Feb 19, 2026
With tender hearts and deep love, we share the peaceful passing of our beloved Yvonne Gail Rose. Yvonne, 71, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1954, in Battle Creek, MI. Yvonne was the cherished daughter of Barbara and Bruce Welcher.
Yvonne graduated from Lakeview High School and...
Maxine Newton
Feb 16, 2026
Maxine Newton was born on March 4, 1930, in Tyra Hallow, Jackson, Kentucky. Her birth certificate reflects the date of March 15th for her birthday as that was the midwife's recollection by the time she got to town. Maxine was born to Nora Mae (Roberts) and Martin Daniel Perkins. Maxine was the eldest of seven children: Forrest (Barbara); Luther Columbus;...
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