Obituaries
Randolph R. "Randy" Beller
Feb 25, 2024
Randolph R. "Randy" Beller, age 65 of Battle Creek passed away Sunday morning, February 25, 2024. He was born in Battle Creek on April 20, 1958, the son of Robert C. and Ellenore (Jones) Beller. Randy truly enjoyed being in the outdoor, astrology, and listening to his “Rock” music. He loved challenging his grandkids & attending their events, and spending...
Andrea C. Parker
Feb 24, 2024
Andrea Clay Bulkley Parker (Bink), born Medford Oregon September 23, 1955, passed away February 24, 2024 after a long illness. Second of 4 children born to Dr. Andrew D. Bulkley and Dorris Taylor Bulkley, she is survived by sisters Sarah (Bernhardt) of Ridgefield CT, Abigal (Roberts) of Hatfield MA, brother, Duncan L. Bulkley of Tucson AZ, and husband Steven D....
Walter "Dick" Harrison
Feb 21, 2024
Walter Richard “Dick” Harrison passed away on February 21, 2024 at the age of 93. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Augusta, Michigan, one of 11 children born to Walter Clark and Flora (Gamble) Harrison. Dick attended W.K. Kellogg Agricultural School, graduating in 1948.
He resided in Barry County since 1964. At that time he became involved in...
Douglas "Doug" Wayne Kneser
Feb 21, 2024
Douglas "Doug" Wayne Kneser passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the age of 72. He passed peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with kidney and heart disease. We will all miss his sense of humor, endless lectures, and fun-loving personality, but most of all we will just miss him.
Doug was born and raised...
Leslie Jean Lewis
Feb 19, 2024
Leslie Jean Lewis, age 47 passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2024. She was born in Sturgis, Michigan on September 21, 1976, the daughter of David W. and Patricia S. (Kilpatrick) Merkle. Leslie faithfully served her country as a member of the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Sgt. First Class.
Leslie had a great love for the...
Clifford G. Simpson, Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
Clifford G. Simpson Jr. was called home on February 16, 2024. He was born August 26, 1960. A lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Clifford graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1979. He was employed with Mr Steaks, which then became Finley’s for 28 years until medical reasons forced him to retire. Clifford was a Colon Cancer Survivor and was...
Hilda R. Jones
Feb 16, 2024
Hilda R. Jones, 92, of Battle Creek, died February 16, 2024. Born on April 11, 1931 in Yankee Springs, MI, the daughter of Orin J. and M. Alice (Pierce). She retired from Comerica Bank in April of 1992 after 30+ years, mostly in human resources. She started with Security National Bank and also worked 5 ½ years at Macy’s...
John P. Kuch
Feb 14, 2024
John P. Kuch, 85, of Hickory Corners, died February 14, 2024. John was born September 21, 1938 in Ann Arbor and was raised by John and Josephine Kuch. He graduated from Kalamazoo College and worked as an insurance adjuster in the local area for many years before his retirement.
John, along with his wife Martha, traveled to the Evart Music...
Ronald W. Brown
Feb 14, 2024
Ronald W. Brown, 75, of Richland, died February 14, 2024. Ronald was born January 25, 1949 in Kalamazoo to William and Janet (VanderVeen) Brown. He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service he worked 23 years for the Upjohn Company. Ronald...
Joyce Ann "Joey" Englert
Feb 13, 2024
Joyce Ann “Joey” Englert, age 67 of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on May 6, 1956, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Wilson) Davis and graduated from Harper Creek High School. Joey worked at E.P.I. for several years and then started her own antique business traveling to many flea markets and...
Ileen "Amina" Guy
Feb 12, 2024
Amina Guy, born Ileen Marie Henry gained her wings on Monday February 12, 2024. Amina was born January 29, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Charles Henry Jr. and Iva (Corlew) Henry.
Amina attended Battle Creek Public Schools and completed her education graduating from Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
In her early years she worked at Community...
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...
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...
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