Obituaries
Paul Howard Arrick
Jul 29, 2023
Paul Howard Arrick of Fine Lake passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on November 27, 1937, the son of Howard and Elizabeth “Betty” (Hill) Arrick. Paul spent his childhood growing up on the family farm in Wisconsin where he shared great adventures with his siblings and cousins and was instilled...
Edith Jean "Jean" (Schlueter) Pence
Jul 27, 2023
Edith Jean Pence (nee Schlueter) passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023 after a brief illness.
She was born on June 3, 1936 in Georgetown, Illinois to Carol and Velma Schlueter and was an only child. She spent her formative years in the Kalamazoo area. She graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School and then attended Western Michigan University where she...
Robin Foondle
Jul 25, 2023
Robin Foondle, born June 10, 1953 (70 years of age) a beloved father and friend, formerly of White Cloud, Michigan passed away July 25, 2023, at Borgess Hospital.
Robin is survived by his children; Angela (Aaron) Everhart, Nathan (Erica) Foondle, as well as grandchildren; Lynnaya, Vanessa, Jaden, Matthew, Lillie, Rachel, Kenneth and Samantha. In later years Robin was blessed with...
James Hartford
Jul 24, 2023
James Albert “Jimmy the Fish” Hartford passed into God’s loving embrace on Monday, July 24, 2023 at the age of 60. He was born May 2, 1963, the third son of Brian Lee and Marilyn Lenore Hartford.
Jim suffered health issues as a child which resulted in a year-long stint in a wheelchair and then on crutches. His...
Charles Lewis "Charlie" Irvin, Jr.
Jul 23, 2023
Charles Lewis “Charlie” Irvin, Jr., 87 of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
Charlie was born November 14, 1935, in Willamsport, Pennsylvania to Charles Lewis and Laura (Stewart) Irvin, Sr. He grew up in Roseville, New York, where he attended school. Charlie honorably served his country in U.S. Army. He was...
Paul "PJ" Warren
Jul 23, 2023
Paul Jerrell Warren, lovingly known as “PJ” or “Crack” was taken away from us unexpectedly on July 23, 2023. He was born on January 26, 1983, to Diane Wilson and Paul Warren. Raised in Battle Creek, Paul attended Battle Creek Public Schools. He later received his Diploma from Cornerstone Academy. PJ worked in the manufacturing industry, concrete construction, and industrial...
Lois Joan (Osborn) Quinn
Jul 22, 2023
Lois Joan (Osborn) Quinn, 91, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident died peacefully at home, with her family at her side on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Lois was born November 10, 1931, in Battle Creek to Carl and Gertrude (Beam) Osborn. She was a 1950 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Lois retired from the Battle Creek Enquirer as...
Sheila Marie "Gram" Watson
Jul 21, 2023
Sheila Marie “Gram” Watson, 74, of Battle Creek died at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital with her family at her side on Friday, July 21, 2023.
Sheila was born December 9, 1948, in Coldwater, Michigan the daughter of James Allen Watson and Norma Marie (Claar) Hoffman. She was raised in the Coldwater, Bronson, and Northern Indiana area. She earned her...
Ann Elizabeth Hyndman
Jul 20, 2023
Ann Elizabeth (Burger) Hyndman, 94, of Wolverine, Michigan, died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Augusta, Michigan.
She was preceded in death in 2010 by her husband, Lee A. Hyndman, and by her parents Isabel (Wyman) and Patrick Burger, and by all ten of her siblings. She is survived by her daughters Valerie (the late Kernon Gibes) Hyndman...
John Charles O'Donnell
Jul 20, 2023
John Charles O’Donnell, 72, of Battle Creek, Mich., passed away surrounded by family on July 20, 2023, after a short but fierce battle with Lewy Body Dementia. John was born on July 23, 1950, in Battle Creek, Mich., to Betty Jewell (Boone) and James Ambrose O’Donnell.
John graduated from St. Philip High School in 1968 and Western Michigan University in...
Cynthia A. Faught
Jul 18, 2023
Cynthia “Cindy” Faught, 68, was born to Carl and Edith Faught on February 28, 1955. She passed on July 18, 2023 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Her loved ones were at her bedside.
Cindy was a very fun-loving, kind-hearted person who always wore a smile. She loved her horses, reading, being busy outdoors, as well as her many...
Olivia "Mrs. Molly" Hicks
Jul 17, 2023
Olivia L. (Mrs. Molly) Hicks, 64, died July 17, 2023. She was born on January 2, 1959 in Battle Creek. She married Harry B. Hicks on April 9, 1982. Olivia is the daughter of Donald C. Lacey, Sr. and Clarissa Mae Johnson. She graduated from Battle Creek Central with the class of “78.”
Olivia is survived by her mother Clarissa;...
John H. VeenKant
Jul 16, 2023
John H. Veenkant, 90, of Richland, died July 16, 2023. John was born September 26, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Elzo and Gertrude (Vanderveen) Veenkant. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1951 and immediately started working for the Allied Paper Mill. A year later, John married the former Betty Bland on February 22, 1952. The couple enjoyed 69 years of marriage until...
Charles A. "Chuck" Gardner
Jul 14, 2023
Charles A. “Chuck” Gardner, age 75, of Battle Creek went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 14, 2023. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 10, 1948, the son of Elmer and Pansy (Gilger) Gardner and graduated from Bellevue High School with the Class of 1966.
Chuck served in the United States Army from August 1966 to August...
Ann E. Lawson
Jul 13, 2023
Ann (Anne) Emma Lawson was born on October 24, 1930 in Tuckers Ridge, Arkansas to George and Pearl Pearce. She married John F. Lawson on December 13, 1950 in Bradford, Arkansas. For 47 years, Ann was very involved in supporting her husband, planting several churches in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan as they raised their seven children. Ann was a strong woman who...
Michael A. Harbison
Jul 11, 2023
Michael A. "Mickey" Harbison, 86, of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Mickey was born Decmber 17, 1936 to Charles and Alice (Lemish) Harbison. He graduated from Port Huron High School in 1954. Mickey worked at Western Union in Port Huron before moving to Battle Creek and worked at the former Capital Auto Wash.
Mickey was a loyal...
Carole Ann Johnson
Jul 5, 2023
Carole A. Johnson, 79, of Galesburg, died July 5, 2023. Carole was born March 4, 1944 in Portland, ME to Douglas and Mary (O’Toole) McBride. She worked for many years at Michigan Bell Telephone Company, steadily moving up the ranks until she retired as an engineer. She enjoyed reading books and doing crossword puzzles. She was a member and former secretary of the Augusta...
Seth Michael Walter
Jul 5, 2023
Seth Michael Walter was a caring and loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend. He went home with the Lord on July 5, 2023 at the age of 31. He is survived by his father, Collin Walter; mother, Kathleen Walter; sister, Brooke Walter-Benaglio (Trevor Benaglio); nephew, Colton Benaglio; grandfather, James Walter; grandmother, Betty Phillips; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Seth was preceded in...
Allen Lehman Palmer
Jul 3, 2023
Allen Lehman Palmer, 91, of Kalamazoo, Michigan died peacefully at his daughter’s home on Monday, July 3, 2023.
Allen was born November 12, 1931, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Laurence and Marion (Stephens) Palmer. He grew up in Galesburg and was a 1950 graduate of Galesburg High School. Allen honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force 84th Fighter Group for...
Hilmar Plaford Burgess
Jun 28, 2023
HILMAR PLAFORD BURGESS
April 10, 1922 – June 28, 2023
Hilmar P. Burgess, age 101, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, went peacefully to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Friendship Village. He was born at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo on April 10, 1922, to Emma and Plaford Burgess.
Hilmar served in the U.S. Coast Guard on the USS...
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