Obituaries
Karol Owen
May 19, 2025
Karol was a devoted husband to Mary Lou & a loving father to Kurt Owen (Michelle), Kathy McNally (James), & Kim Owen (Wayne).
A tool & die maker at General Motors for 25 years. He found joy in life’s simple pleasures - bowling with the gang, golfing with friends, & hunting/fishing with his father-in-law. Karol took great pride in his meticulous...
Alonzo Orso Chatman, Jr.
May 18, 2025
Alonzo Chatman Jr. affectionately known by family and friends as “Lonnie Jr./Ace or Lonzo” was born October 23, 1955, in Cincinnati Ohio. The son of Alonzo “Lonnie” Chatman Sr. and Mary E. “Betty” Chatman, he was the eldest of his siblings.
On August 19, 1978, Alonzo was united in marriage to the love of his life June L. Atkinson, from this...
Marilyn (Eyrich) Rhodes
May 17, 2025
Marilyn E. Rhodes, 94, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away May 17, 2025 in Roseville, Minnesota.
Marilyn was born November 27, 1930 in Bourbon, Indiana to Albert and Faughn (Danner) Eyrich. She was a 1948 graduate of Bourbon High School. She attended one year at Elmhurst College, where she met Glenn Rhodes. They were united in marriage September 2, 1951. She...
Carla Lynn (White) Connerty
May 16, 2025
Carla Lynn (White) Connerty, beloved mother, 60, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away at peacefully on May 16, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill.
She was born in Battle Creek in 1964 to Alfred White and Maxine Scott. Carla attended Battle Creek Public Schools and obtained her cosmetology license before she graduated, going on to do hair and work...
Michael Alan Couey, Jr.
May 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael Alan Couey Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Alan Couey Jr., who left us on May 15, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan, at the age of 53. Michael was born on April 18, 1972, in New Mexico to Michael Couey Sr. and Pamela (Chris) Shafe.
He is survived by his...
Angus E. Gilley
May 15, 2025
Angus E. Gilley, 94 yrs old, of Battle Creek, MI, surrounded by his family, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 15, 2025. He was born in Century, FL on June 19, 1930 the son of Angus and Bessie (Garrett) Gilley. Angus was an Army Veteran, retired from Clark Equipment as a journeyman machinist,...
George L. Perse, Jr.
May 14, 2025
George L. “Buzzy” Perse, Jr., 61, died May 14, 2025. Buzzy was born July 24, 1963 in Kalamazoo to George Perse, Sr. and Virginia (Penny) Perse. Buzzy worked in grounds maintenance for Gull Lake View golf courses for the entirety of his adult life.
Buzzy was the classic outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, foraging for mushrooms and taking rides in the...
Sharon Lee Clark
May 13, 2025
Sharon Lee Clark, 71, of Battle Creek, died May 13, 2025. Sharon was born March 14, 1954 in Flint, MI to Robert and Marjorie (Randall) Blasdell. She graduated from high school and worked many jobs, most recently as a title clerk. Sharon enjoyed doing arts and crafts, farming and working in her garden. She especially loved her rose plants.
Sharon is...
Waleed Hall
May 11, 2025
Basala Waleed Hall was born April 15, 1981. He loved his family and his kids. He enjoyed singing and spending time with family. Waleed worked 5 years at the Veterans Administration and was a dedicated, dependable employee.
Waleed’s life was taken on May 11, 2025. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025 at New...
Sheila Marie McLaughlin
May 9, 2025
Sheila Marie McLaughlin, age 58 of Battle Creek passed away Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025 at the Laurels of Bedford. Affectionately known as “Sheila E”, Sheila was born in Battle Creek on December 14, 1966 the daughter of Dorsey Lee and Maggie Virginia McLaughlin. She was the middle child. Sheila enjoyed cooking, listening/dancing to music, and loving on her kids...
James Patrick "Jim" Hayes
May 9, 2025
James Patrick Hayes, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully at Heritage Assisted Living on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Jim was born October 25, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of John Max Hayes and Martha Okeneske Hayes. He grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan and was a 1959 graduate of St. Phillip Catholic Central High School.
James Patrick Hayes was...
Carolyn Taylor
May 9, 2025
Carolyn Taylor, 89 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Legacy at the Oaks, Battle Creek. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on January 8, 1936, the daughter of Ted and Estelle (Morris) Darnell.
Carolyn married Robert L. “Bob” Taylor on August 21, 1953 in Battle Creek; he sadly preceded her in death on March...
Eltruda Mae "Trudy" (Evans) Sellers-Cathcart
May 7, 2025
Eltruda “Trudy” Mae Sellers-Cathcart (Evans), 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan peacefully went to be with the Lord at Centrica Rose Arbor Place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Trudy was born March 14, 1937, in East Chicago, Indiana to Walter and Lilith Dalena (Harris) Evans. She grew up in Hammond, Indiana, where she was a 1955 graduate of Hammond Technical Vocational High...
Michael John "Mike" Quartermaine
May 6, 2025
Michael John Quartermaine, 84 of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully at home, with his family at his side on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Mike was born June 20, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harry, and Velma “June” (Coleman) Quartermaine. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1958 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central High School. Mike honorably served our...
Charles "Chuck" Kanitz
May 5, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Kanitz, age 81 of Battle Creek unexpectedly went to be with his Lord & Savior on Monday evening, May 5, 2025. Chuck was born September 12, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Elby Kanitz Jr and Marie (Ellis) Kanitz as their first-born child. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, a step-mother, Tillie...
Frank Edward Hendrickson
May 4, 2025
Frank Edward Hendrickson, 71, a lifetime Battle Creek resident, collapsed and died unexpectedly at home, on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Frank was born October 11, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of William Gerald and Virginia Joan (McCauley) Hendrickson. He grew up in Battle Creek, attended St. Philip Catholic Schools for 12 years, graduating with the Class of 1971. Frank...
Carolyn C. Christ
May 2, 2025
Carolyn (Carr) Christ of Battle Creek, Michigan joined our Father in Heaven on Friday evening May 2, 2025, after almost ninety wonderful years on this earth.
Carolyn was born on July 6, 1935, as Elsie Carolyn Carr in Highland Park, Michigan as the only child of Warren “Budd” and Elsie Virginia (Kaufman) Carr.
Throughout her childhood, her family moved almost annually across...
Joseph Paul "Joe" Carpenter
Apr 28, 2025
Joseph Paul “Joe” Carpenter, 75, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, April 28, 2025.
Joe was born December 10, 1949, the son of Jack Pershing and Addie Leona (Tobias) Carpenter. He was a graduate of Harper Creek High School. He worked for the Grand Trunk Railroad for many years in different capacities. Joe was an extremely talented tattoo artist and illustrated...
Myrna Ann Warsop
Apr 27, 2025
Myrna Ann (Lee) Warsop passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, 27 April 2025 from Cancer, surrounded by her loved ones at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo.
Myrna was born on 27 February 1936 just north of Athens, Michigan to Anna Elizabeth (Myers) Lee and Ray Love Lee. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, husband, Daniel Lee Warsop, sisters, Thelma...
Steve Varnell
Apr 25, 2025
Steve Varnell of Richland, Michigan died peacefully at Rose Arbor in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Steve was born in Flint, Michigan on December 15, 1956, to Robert A. and Mary Frances Varnell. He attended Flint Northern High School and graduated from Ferris State University. He work in Offset printing from college until his retirement in August of 2022.
Steve...
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