Obituaries
James Edward Scroggins
Sep 21, 2023
James E. Scroggins, 81, of Battle Creek, died September 21, 2023. James was born July 9, 1942 in Decatur, TN to Joseph and Lucy (Pelfrey) Scroggins. He loved watching professional wrestling and Gunsmoke.
James is survived by his “Better Half” of 26 years, Melissa Strohm; children, Deborah, Johnny, Rick, Billy, Emily, Rebecca, Jamey, Melinda, Jeremy, Ray and Tim; a special...
Shirley Jean Potter
Sep 21, 2023
Shirley “Jeanie” Potter, age 84 of Battle Creek passed away Thursday morning, September 21, 2023. She was born in Brethren, Michigan on July 15, 1939, the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Garber) Cable. Jeanie enjoyed going shopping, crocheting, playing games on her tablet, and watching her crime shows. Jeanie married Arthur “Art” Potter in 1979. He sadly preceded her in death on...
Carly Renee Burke
Sep 20, 2023
Carly Renee Burke, 30, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on September 30, 2023.
Born on October 4, 1992, in South Bend, Indiana, Carly had a vibrant spirit and a deep love for life.
Carly was a compassionate individual who found joy in helping others. She dedicated her career to serving the elderly population as a valued member of...
Marcia K. Halsey
Sep 19, 2023
Marcia K. Halsey passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023 at the age of 71. A lifelong resident of the Battle Creek area, Marcia attended Battle Creek and Pennfield schools. She was preceded in death by parents LeRoy and Margaret Halsey, and a sister, Margo Zaneis. She is survived by a brother, William Halsey.
A private interment was held at...
Vonzella Elizabeth "Bonnie" Henderson
Sep 18, 2023
Vonzella Elizabeth "Bonnie" Henderson, 81 of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.
Vonzella was born December 19, 1941, in Piedmont, Alabama to Emmett Thompson of Chicago and Martha Williams of Piedmont, Alabama. Her father honorably served our country in the U.S. Army, so she lived...
Gerry E. Hammock
Sep 18, 2023
Gerry E. Hammock, age 80 of Battle Creek passed away Monday evening, September 18, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Battle Creek on December 3, 1942, the son of Amos Levi and Eleanor Wygant (Hammock) and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1961. Gerry faithfully served his country as a member of the United...
Wesley J. Newhouse
Sep 17, 2023
Wesley J. Newhouse, 75, of Richland, died September 17, 2023. Wesley was born December 16, 1947 in Kalamazoo to John and Elaine (Doxey) Newhouse. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and drove truck, both locally and over the road until his retirement in 2013.
Wesley enjoyed fishing, gardening and repairing things. He was a very generous...
Dennis Henry Tulk
Sep 17, 2023
Dennis Henry Tulk, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home with his family at his side, on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Dennis was born November 27, 1930, in Oberlin, Ohio to Henry and Dorothea (Parnell) Tulk. He grew up in and around Oberlin and was a 1948 graduate of Oberlin High School. In 1951, he was drafted into the U.S. Army...
Arlene Joyce (Brown) Moore
Sep 16, 2023
Arlene Joyce Moore, daughter of the late Claude and Murial Brown, passed peacefully at age 95 on September 16, 2023. She was born on September 10th, 1928, in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Upon moving to Florida, she became a student at Hillsborough High School in Tampa and graduated in 1946.
While in Tampa she completed...
Richard Grant "Dick" Hudson, Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Richard Grant "Dick" Hudson, Jr., age 96, of Kalamazoo passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 16, 2023. Dick was born on May 28, 1927, in Lansing, Michigan to Richard Grant Hudson, Sr. and Marian Monteith. Dick was married to Lois Peterson Hudson on June 24, 1950, whom he met at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. He is survived...
David Lynn Yother
Sep 14, 2023
David Lynn Yother, 70, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
Dave was born July 5, 1953, in Vancouver, Washington to Harold and Eva (Claire) Yother. He enjoyed science fiction, especially Star Trek, which inspired his love of computers and electronics. He received his associate degree from Kellogg Community College in Computer Science and worked for...
Camerine Mejia Gonzalez
Sep 11, 2023
Camerino Mejia D.O.B. 11-07-1957 – 09-11-2023
Esposa: Felisa Ramires
Hijos: Valente Mejia, Karina Mejia, Amalia Mejia, Brenda Mejia, Jairo Mejia, Sabino Mejia, Miguel Angel Mejia, Jonathan Mejia, Eliden Mejia, Miguel Callejas, sus padres murieron Papa; Gilberto Majie Mama: Victoria Gonzalez
Nos quedamos con los mejores recuerdos, las mejores memorias, siempre vivirás en nuestros corazones y en cada uno...
Richard "Dick" Wright
Sep 11, 2023
Richard Henry “Dick” Wright, age 87, of Richland passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo on Monday, September 11, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on December 28, 1935, the son of Arol and Beatrice (Barager) Wright and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Dick retired from Flowserve in Kalamazoo in...
Gary Dean Burt
Sep 11, 2023
Gary Dean Burt, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek on March 2, 1954, the son of Clellan and Ruth (Krontz) Burt. He faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army and retired from the Battle...
Sally M. Ringle
Sep 11, 2023
Sally M. Ringle, age 81 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday morning, September 11, 2023. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 16, 1941, the loving daughter of Dewey and Reta (Jerue) Lovely, graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1959, and retired from the Kellogg Company in 2003 after more than 33 years.
Sally...
Cassie McDaniel
Sep 9, 2023
Cassie Kaye McDaniel, 48 passed away suddenly at home on September 9, 2023. She was born August 26, 1975 in Kalamazoo and raised in Battle Creek. She is survived by mother, Lehna Clothier of Delton, father, Mark Clothier (Shar) of Battle Creek, sister, Autumn Clothier (Jordan) of Battle Creek, sister, Danah Gil-Acosta (Alcides) of Marshall, husband, Jason McDaniel of Galesburg,...
Joshua Alexander Moats
Sep 9, 2023
Joshua Alexander “Josh” Moats, age 28 of Kalamazoo passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on March 8, 1995, the loving son of Larry and Stephanie (Gandy) Moats. Josh graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School with the Class of 2013 and furthered his education at Western Michigan University, graduating in 2018.
Josh is survived...
Oleeta "Bonnie" Mapes
Sep 8, 2023
Oleeta Lavonne “Bonnie” Slocum Whitman Mapes, born July 7, 1927 was the only daughter of Leon and Venna Slocum. She grew up learning to fish (which she loved), garden, farm and cooking. She graduated from Hastings High School. Oleeta married Robert S. Fox and they had one daughter, Dawn Marie Fox before they divorced.
While working at Kellogg Company she...
Jack C. Clark
Sep 7, 2023
Jack C. Clark, age 78, of Richland passed away Thursday morning, September 7, 2023 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Richland, Michigan on May 11, 1945, the son of Ralph and Eva (Brown) Clark and graduated from Richland High School with the Class of 1963. Jack retired from Target Distribution, was also a part-owner of the Gardens...
Archie B. Silkworth
Sep 6, 2023
The family of Archie Blaine Silkworth, 70, of Augusta, MI share that he passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Archie was born on December 10, 1952 in Marshall, Michigan to Cyrus and Thelma (Fuller) Silkworth in Marshall, Michigan. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and later obtained two associate degrees from Kellogg Community College. Archie had a life of...
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