Obituaries
Don Evan Burrill
Jun 8, 2023
Don Evan Burrill, age 84, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2023.
Don was born in Battle Creek on July 20, 1938, the loving son of Leland and Elva (VanBlaricom) Burrill and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1957. He faithfully served his country as a member of the United...
Norma Jean Mawdsley
Jun 7, 2023
Norma Jean Mawdsley, 89, one month short of her 90th birthday, passed away after a lengthy and courageous battle, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo.
Norma Jean Mosby was born July 29, 1933 in Vienna, MO, the daughter of Walter and Rena Mosby. She grew up in Granite City, Illinois where she was the 1950...
Erin Marie Hunter
Jun 7, 2023
Erin Marie Hunter, age 42, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, June 7, 2023. She was born in Battle Creek on April 27, 1981 the loving daughter of Jeffrey L. “Jeff” and Debra A. “Debbie” (Heston) Hunter. Erin was a graduate of Lakeview High School and Western Michigan University. She had many career successes over the years.
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Laura Belle (Spinney) Wells
Jun 6, 2023
Laura Belle (Spinney) Wells passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.
She was born on Feb 3rd, 1929, in Charlotte, Michigan, to Otis and Kathleen (Hicks) Spinney. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Cathy) Downes and Daniel (Tammy) LeBarre, and a daughter Lisa Kay Downes. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Suzanne Truch in 1984. Laura was also preceded in...
Palmer Ted Frost
Jun 4, 2023
Palmer Ted Frost, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.
Palmer was born November 11, 1930, in Coldwater, Kansas, the son of Theodore and Ethel (Oatman) Frost. At age seven, they moved to Woodland, California, where he was a 1948 graduate of Woodland High School. He then joined...
Jeanne Kay (Quinn) Mahoney
Jun 3, 2023
Jeanne Kay Mahoney departed to her eternal heavenly home on Saturday June 3, 2023, joining her heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Jim. She was born January 19, 1935, to Forrest E. and Margaret E. (Newman) Quinn. She was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek except for the first year of marriage where she resided in Sault Ste. Marie, MI,...
Mark Christopher Townsend
Jun 3, 2023
Mark Christopher Townsend, 69, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Mark was born October 31, 1953 in Sedalia, Missouri to Cecil and Myrtle (Hugo) Townsend. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1971 and he served his country honorably in the US Army. He later worked for the State of Michigan as an IT tech. Mark was a racing enthusiast...
Blake Fulton
Jun 2, 2023
Blake Fulton, born October 15, 1995 in Battle Creek, MI passed away unexpectedly at home on June 2, 2023. Blake was described by many as a “Ray of Sunshine” and brought laughter to everyone with whom he came in contact. He had a variety of hobbies but especially enjoyed Anime and had decorated the canvas of his body with many...
Sheryl Kay Hoffman
Jun 2, 2023
Sheryl Kay Hoffman of Richland, MI
Sheryl, age 68, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday morning, June 2, 2023.
She is the daughter of Earl C. and Evelyn (Evie) C. (Chalker) Hoffman. She was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 6, 1955. She was a lifetime area resident of Richland and graduated from Gull Lake Community High School...
Mateo Ramon
Jun 1, 2023
On Thursday, June 1, 2023 Mateo “Teo” C. Ramon a beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend went home to the Lord.
Mateo was a 2020 graduate of Marshall Academy and was currently working full time at Bleistahl North America LP.
Mateo was a kind caring man. He deeply loved the Lord, his family, friends and Country. From an...
Aniya Kay Cross
Jun 1, 2023
Aniya Kay Cross, 21, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on June 1, 2023.
Aniya was survived by her Momma Shannon Marion; father, Christopher Cross Jr. and bonus mom, Ashley Cottrell; sisters, Kaylie, Abbie, Mae Allen, Izabella, Yesenia and Brianna; brothers, Davion and Dominic; grandparents, Debbie Quinn and Thomas (Julie) Marion, amazing aunts and uncles and so many cousins, too many...
Patrick M. Kukla
May 31, 2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Patrick M. Kukla of East Leroy, MI on May 31, 2023 at the age of 62.
Although Pat suffered many years, he died peacefully in the arms of our Lord at Rose Arbor Hospice Place (Kalamazoo) with his devoted wife Annette (McClusky) Kukla by his side.
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David O. "Dave" Leach
May 30, 2023
David Oliver “Dave” Leach, age 84, of Portage, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Dave Leach was born November 18, 1938, at home in Bedford Township, Michigan to Thelma Frances Leach and Warren Clare Leach. As a young child, while his parents worked, his two sisters, Mary and...
Jack Clarence Taylor
May 29, 2023
Jack Clarence Taylor, 87, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023.
Jack was born to Georgia and Clarence Taylor on February 15, 1936 in Rio Grande City, Texas. Jack joined the service in 1955 and serving his country became the honor of his life, dying on Memorial Day a fitting tribute.
Jack’s life revolved around family and friends. On September 21,...
Philip John Suedmeyer
May 28, 2023
Philip John Suedmeyer “Sued” “Pops”, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at his home on Beadle Lake in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was born on August 2nd, 1943 in Prescott, Wisconsin. He is survived by his brother, Paul Suedmeyer. Phil was preceded in death by his first born, Kristi Suedmeyer. His life will forever be cherished in the...
Suzanne "Sue" Sprau
May 24, 2023
Suzanne “Sue” Sprau, age 81, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023.
Sue was born in Battle Creek on December 2, 1941, the loving daughter of Leonard Jesse and Geraldine Mae (Buffington) Baker. She graduated from Springfield High School with the class of 1959 and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. Sue worked as...
Mildred Jean Bradd
May 22, 2023
Mildred Jean (Lisenbee) Bradd was born December 11, 1942 in Wareham, MA to Luna Jearl Lisenbee and Nancy Veatrice (Hines) Lisenbee. She left this world early Monday morning, May 22, 2023, surrounded by her four Daughters, after a short battle with cancer.
Jeannie grew up in a military house as her father was in the Army so they...
Delos L. "Dee" Nash
May 21, 2023
Delos L. “Dee” Nash, 90, of Battle Creek, died May 21, 2023. Dee was born November 29, 1932 in Nashville, MI to Buearl and Gladys (Reid) Nash. He graduated from Lakeview High School and went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. Dee was a dedicated employee at Battle Creek Feed & Grain, working for 50 years, retiring...
Thomas James Wightman
May 16, 2023
Thomas James “Jimmy” Wightman, 75, of Dowling, MI, passed away on May 16, 2023.
He was born November 2, 1947 to Mary and Russell Wightman. Jim was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. In 1973, Jimmy married the love of his life, Dianne Cunningham. He worked as a truck driver for the Teamster’s Union for various trucking companies for...
Lester N. "Les" Heidmous
May 16, 2023
Lester N. Heidmous, age 84 of Augusta, Michigan passed peacefully on May 16, 2023. He was surrounded by his family during his last days.
He was born in Detroit, MI on September 20, 1938 to Sadie and Najim Heidmous.
Beloved husband to Carol Heidmous. Cherished father to Tracy McAllister (Raymond), Mathew Heidmous (Lori), and Dana Heidmous. Stepfather to José Vazquez...
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