Obituaries
Jeffrey Osborne Jackson
May 16, 2023
Jeffrey O. Jackson, 61, of Galesburg, died May 16, 2023. Jeff was born August 21, 1961 in Battle Creek to Otto and Betty (Elshire) Jackson. Shortly after graduating high school Jeff served his country honorably in the United States Army. He previously worked at Denso for several years and was currently employed at Kellogg.
Jeff loved being outdoors. He...
Kristin (Petro) Markillie
May 12, 2023
Kristin R. (Petro) Markillie, 28, went home to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2023. Kristin was born on October 19, 1994 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Jon and Missi (Marks) Petro. Kristin was a beautiful soul to everyone she met. Kristin’s greatest joy came from connecting with others. She loved to laugh and her laughter was heard throughout...
Lyleen Denise Still
May 12, 2023
Lyleen Denise Still, 62, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, May 12, 2023. Lyleen was born in Battle Creek on June 2, 1960 to LaRene Nash, and was later adopted by John and Marge Reynolds. She was a graduate of Bellevue High School. She proudly worked at TRMI for over 30 years building automotive electrical switches. She enjoyed puzzles, reading,...
Beverly Gertrude Crookes
May 12, 2023
Beverly Gertrude (Carder) Crookes
On May 12,2023, Beverly left her family and friends to be with our Lord Jesus. Beverly was born June 10, 1937 to Richard and Gertrude (Robinson) Carder in Dowagiac, Michigan. She grew up in Dowagiac and graduated from Dowagiac Union High School in 1955. She earned a Bachelors Degree in Elementary and Special Education from Western...
Daniel A. "Dan" Latowski
May 11, 2023
Daniel Albert Latowski died May 11, 2023 at age 96. Daniel was born in Harvey, Illinois to Hattie and John Latowkski. He graduated in 1941 from Ascension High School.
Dan was married to his wife, Laura, for 72 years. He served in the Army as an aircraft mechanic during World War II. He ran his own business consulting...
Coral Lynn "Corky" Collins
May 9, 2023
Coral Lynn “Corky” (Oldenburg ) Collins, 76 of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully at Comfort living in Kalamazoo, with her family at her side.
Coral was born March 26, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of John & Marguerite (Bennick) Oldenburg. She grew up in Muskegon, MI and was a 1965 graduate of Minot High School in Minot, North Dakota. Corky...
Gary Edward Manwarren
May 9, 2023
Gary Edward Manwarren, 68, passed away after a brief illness in his home on May 9, 2023. Gary was born June 7, 1954 to the late Ida Nuding and LD Manwarren (Mary). Gary is preceded in death by seven brothers, Allen, Lawrence (Marcie), Richard, Harold (Dorothy), James (Beulah), Ronnie (Penny) and Danny and one sister who died at birth.
Gary...
Marilyn June Sherrick
May 7, 2023
Marilyn June Sherrick, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 in McKinney, Texas.
Marilyn was born in Marshall, MI on June 7, 1929 to Alice and Bernice (Bud) Pio. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High in 1947 and shortly thereafter, married Robert G. Race. In 1957, Bob and Marilyn along with four children, moved to Irving, Texas...
Steven Ira Carter
May 7, 2023
Steven Ira Carter, 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Steve was born Oct. 2, 1957 in Battle Creek to Bob and Frances (Nelson) Carter. He grew up between Michigan and Illinois, graduating in 1975 from West Aurora High School.
Steve married Kathy Isenogle in 1976, and though they would divorce, he raised their daughter of...
Leo Neeley
May 6, 2023
Leo J. Neeley, 63, was taken too soon saying goodbye to his unique world on May 6, 2023 when he passed unexpectedly at home.
They broke the mold after Leo was born to the late Marion Neeley & the late Irene Neeley (Tamai) on March 31st 1960 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was the youngest of three and their first...
Nancy Ann Marshall
May 6, 2023
Nancy Ann Marshall, 91, of Augusta, died Saturday morning, May 6, 2023, at The Upjohn in Heritage Community of Kalamazoo, MI, with her family at her side. Nancy was born in South Bend, Indiana, on June 29, 1931, to Charles A. and Alice I. (Burgess) Mais. Sadly when she was 2-1/2 years old her mother died of an illness and...
Colt Dykstra
May 5, 2023
Colt J. Dykstra, 38, of Richland, died Friday, May 5, 2023. Colt was born November 28, 1984, the son of Harry and Sandra (Bakker) Dykstra. He was born and grew up in Holland and graduated from West Ottawa High School (Class of 2003). Colt spent more than 20 years as a brewer at several breweries across Michigan and North Carolina....
Violet Christine (Fields) Irving
May 4, 2023
Violet Christine (Fields) Irving, 74, of Westlake Assisted Health Campus in Commerce Charter Township and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully, with family at her side, on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI.
Violet was born February 20, 1949 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Walter Timothy and Minnie Mary (Hall) Fields. Violet grew up...
Floella Spells
May 3, 2023
Floella F. Spells, 82, of Battle Creek, died May 3, 2023. Floella was born August 4, 1940 in Kalamazoo to Earl and Florence (Meyers) Kimbel. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crochet and attending Bible studies.
Floella is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Rothchild and Debra Hall; a special daughter, Kathy Rousch; a sister, Olaina Hull-Mehlan and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces...
Lillian B. Conners
May 3, 2023
Lillian B. Conners, age 96 of Battle Creek died peacefully on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on January 1, 1927, the loving daughter of William H. and Lillian A. (Kinkel) Spitzer. She retired from the Battle Creek Enquirer in 1992 after many years of dedicated service. She enjoyed reading, sewing and playing cards.
Lillian married...
Judith K. Schieffer
Apr 28, 2023
Judith Kay Schieffer
It is with great sadness that the family of Judy announce her passing on Friday, April 28. She fought a good fight but her body was just too tired and she passed in her sleep.
Judy was born on April 14, 1943 to Robert and Donna (Sharp) Katz in Battle Creek, Michigan. She had just celebrated her...
Rosemarie "Tootie" Latta
Apr 28, 2023
Rosemarie "Tootie" Latta, 88, of East Leroy, graduated into the arms of her Savior on Friday, April 28th, 2023. Tootie was born on February 5,1935 in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Eddie and Hazel (Cruse) Grant. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the class of 1953 and went on to work for many years at Rhoades Construction Company.
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Mary Jo (Rix) Horner
Apr 28, 2023
Mary Jo (Rix) Horner, 93 of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Mary Jo was born on August 10, 1929, in Kalamazoo, Mi to Fred and Frances (Barrett) Rix. She attended Kalamazoo College, where she met the love of her life, Robert Horner. They married on October 27,...
Larry Martin Dillon
Apr 26, 2023
Larry Martin Dillon, age 78, of Battle Creek, Michigan, joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Family and friends were at his side when he bid farewell to his life on earth.
Larry was born on August 15,1944, to Burt and Mabel (Barber) Dillon in Battle Creek, Michigan. Larry graduated from Springfield High School in 1962, Kellogg Community...
Twilla Jean Gibbons
Apr 26, 2023
Twilla Jean Gibbons passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023 at her home. Twilla grew up in Nashville, Michigan, on the family farm with dairy cows and haflinger ponies. She was the oldest of 4 children. After graduating from Maple Valley High School, she attended Western Michigan University where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Physical Education and her Masters...
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