Obituaries
David L. Michielsen
Nov 17, 2025
David L. Michielsen, 75, of Battle Creek, died November 17, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. David was born October 9, 1950 in Marshall to Joseph and Mary (March) Michielsen. Over the years, David worked for Sackrider Farms, Midwest Metallurgical, Michielsen Trucking and LASCO Bathware.
David moved around a lot as a child and attended many different schools. He...
Dorothy "Joann" Boyer
Nov 15, 2025
Dorothy “Joann” (Adams) Boyer, age 92, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in her loving home of 68 years, sanctuary to many, and surrounded by her loved ones. Born on November 7, 1933 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan and beloved daughter of Kenneth and Berniece Adams. Joann lived a full life serving her Lord and Savior.
Her family lived in Hastings,...
Sandra Kay Hill
Nov 14, 2025
Sandra Kay Hill, 84 passed away peacefully at Medilodge Nursing Home in Westwood, MI Thursday, 13 November 2025. She was born in Battle Creek, MI on 22 August 1941, the daughter of Robert V. and Maxine (Monica) Hill.
Sandra graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1960 and was employed at Kellogg’s for a short time. She was a lifelong resident...
Wendy Sue Martens
Nov 14, 2025
Wendy Sue Martens (DeShon), 66, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14th at Bronson hospital in Battle Creek. She was born October 23rd, 1959 to David and Joyce (Quada) DeShon.
Wendy married Jeffrey O. Martens on September 10th, 1977. He survives. Also surviving are three children, Rev. Jeremy (Deborah) Martens of Oakwood, IL, Melanie Lake of Battle Creek...
Tena Jean (Hay) Byrd
Nov 13, 2025
Tena Jean (Hay) Byrd, aged 75, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2025, to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. Born on May 18, 1950, she was the daughter of Charles and Elaine (Soules) Hay. Tena was a proud graduate of Olivet High School and furthered her education at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Throughout her career, she...
John Mason Stiff Sr.
Nov 10, 2025
John Mason Stiff Sr., age 83, of Battle Creek sadly passed away at PineView Assisted Living in Battle Creek on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 3, 1942, the son of Lawrence E. and Stella Marie (Hammacher) Stiff. John faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy and then as...
Terry E. Patterson
Nov 10, 2025
Terry E. Patterson, 61, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died November 10, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on November 21, 1963 in Battle Creek to Archie and Eileen (Burgett) Patterson. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army National Guard as a heavy-duty equipment operator. Terry enjoyed hunting and fishing and...
Joseph "Joe" Richard Spahr Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Richard Spahr, Jr., age 85 of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1940, the son of Joseph and Martha (Fisher) Spahr Sr. Joe graduated from Central Catholic High School and furthered his education at Penn State University. He faithfully served his country as a member of...
Jean Marie Henderson
Nov 6, 2025
Jean Marie Henderson, 88, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Jean was born October 25, 1937 in Battle Creek to Harry and Lola (Doolittle) Thornton. She was a graduate of Tekonsha High School. She worked for Michigan Bell, Transamerica Insurance and A-1 Auto Glass. Jean was a member of the Order of the Eagles and enjoyed hot air...
Steven R. Clark
Nov 5, 2025
Steven R. Clark, 64, of Lake, MI and formerly of Battle Creek and Hastings passed away November 5, 2025. Steven was born April 7, 1961 in Hastings to Virginia and Gary Clark. He grew up in the Hastings/Battle Creek area and graduated from high school.
Steven was a long-haul trucker. His main route was to the state of Washington and back,...
Dorothy Ann Kellam
Nov 3, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Dempsey) Kellam, 85, of Augusta, MI. Surrounded by love and family, Dorothy peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on November 3, 2025. Dorothy was born November 1, 1940 in Hillsdale, Michigan, the daughter of Ray and Thelma (Burkhart) Dempsey. She was a 1958 graduate of Hillsdale High School. In 1962, Dorothy married her sweetheart, Gale Kellam...
Walter Hans Lang
Nov 1, 2025
H. Walter Lang, 100, of Battle Creek, Michigan and formerly of Rochester Hills, Michigan, died peacefully at Pineview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, Michigan on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Walter was born Hans Walter Lang in Kell, Germany May 29, 1925, the son of Peter and Helene (Sistig) Lang. When WW I devastated the country, his father left to find work...
Kathleen Monina Foljahn
Nov 1, 2025
Kathleen Monina (Kane) Foljahn, 85, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice, with her family at her side on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Kathleen was born February 21, 1940, in Louth Village, Ireland. She was the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Kathleen Monina (Lennon) Kane. She was the second to last of eleven children and was known to...
Cynthia Irene "Cindy" Asher
Oct 31, 2025
Cynthia Irene “Cindy” Asher, 62, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, October 31, 2025.
Cindy was born in Battle Creek on April 6, 1963 to William and Barbara (Hadden) Gaw. She was a graduate of Kellogg Community College and worked for many years at Sweetwater’s Donut Mill. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren, going on vacations and...
Marcelo Capati Canlas, M.D.
Oct 29, 2025
Marcelo Capati Canlas, M.D. age 96, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, died peacefully with his daughter at his side, in Battle Creek, Michigan on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Marcelo was born on September 4, 1929, in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Carol (Horn) Canlas, whom he met while in the...
Richard D. Sampson
Oct 29, 2025
Richard D. Sampson, 81, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Anderson, Indiana died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on May 26,1944, the son of Charles and Fannie (Salyer) Sampson. He served in the 107th Ordnance Battalion of the Michigan National Guard for several years and held many jobs, including at the Kellogg Arena. Richard enjoyed...
Edward McKeny Barnett
Oct 29, 2025
This is to announce the peaceful passing of Edward McKeny Barnett, 98, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Ed was born in Russell, Kentucky to Harry T. and Elizabeth (McKeny) Barnett, attending Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Asbury College and his master’s from...
David Michael Green
Oct 28, 2025
David Michael Green, 76, of Bedford Twp, died on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on Sept 11, 1949, the oldest child of Art and Mary (Vandenberg) Green. His father died when Mike was 8 and his mom remarried and Herbert McPeake Sr. became his second dad.
Throughout his life...
Marilyn McKune
Oct 28, 2025
Marilyn (Shoecraft) (Krum) McKune of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Born May 31, 1945, in Shelby, Michigan, and raised in Fremont, Marilyn was the daughter of Ross and Virginia (Pietsch) Shoecraft. A 1963 graduate of Fremont High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1967 and later a...
Frances Arlene (Little) Wright
Oct 28, 2025
Frances Arlene Wright, 87, of Bellevue died on October 28, 2025 at home in the care of her family.
Mrs. Wright was born on March 3, 1938 in Wheelright, Kentucky to Mack Little and Lila (Tackett) Little. She attended school in Kentucky. On April 7, 1956 she married Kenneth Wright. He preceded her in death. They were married 55 years. Mrs....
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