Obituaries
Geraldine "Geri" S. Goldman
Apr 26, 2023
Geraldine "Geri" S. Goldman, age 82, formerly of Battle Creek died Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
The Graveside Service to celebrate Geri's life will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 5th at the Battle Creek Memorial Park Cemetery, 2435 W. Territorial Rd, Battle Creek. There will be no visitation. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Homes, Battle Creek. ...
David E. Berlien
Apr 25, 2023
David E. Berlien, age 66, of Delton passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023. He was born in San Francisco, California on August 16, 1956, and was the son of David L. and Paula (Goodhew) Berlien, and graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 1974. David owned and operated Contemporary Coachworks and the...
Daniel Lee Moon
Apr 24, 2023
Daniel Lee Moon, 75, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2023.
Dan was born to Kenneth Benjamin and Antoinette Loletta Moon on September 17th, 1947 in Battle Creek. He graduated salutatorian from Bellevue High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army, served a tour of duty in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1969. He...
Harold J. Kraft, Jr.
Apr 24, 2023
Harold John Kraft, Jr., 87, of Battle Creek, died April 24, 2023. Harold was born November 9, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Harold and Catherine (Nordland) Kraft, Sr. He worked at Consumers Energy for 59 years, performing many different jobs. He truly enjoyed his job, and even wrote a book about it. Every year, Harold would be at his grandson’s...
Donna (Bigley) Banks
Apr 22, 2023
Donna (Bigley) Banks, 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 22, 2023 at Roper St. Francis Hospital in Summerville, SC. She was born in Battle Creek on June 7, 1936 to Ethel (Wright) and Thomas Bigley and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1955.
On August 22, 1964, Donna was united in marriage to Lewis Banks. She...
Zachary "Zach" Scott Morris
Apr 21, 2023
Zachary “Zach” Scott Morris, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Zach was born June 23, 1994 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Gregory Scott and Angela Marie (Rop) Morris. He was a 2012 graduate of Harper Creek High School where he loved playing baseball and football. After high school he attended Michigan State...
Gloria A. Deal
Apr 20, 2023
Gloria A. Deal, age 78, passed away in her home with her family nearby on April 20th, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend. She was full of light and love, had a strong faith in God, and truly lived to serve others. Her caring spirit, selflessness, patience, humility, kindness, generous and giving heart touched...
David Earle Weiss
Apr 19, 2023
David Earle Weiss, fun-loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2023.
Dave was born on February 8, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to Earle E. Weiss and Virginia F. Ridley and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, along with two sisters, Dolores and Dorothy. After high school, Dave attended Eastern Michigan University, taking...
Gregory A. Smith
Apr 19, 2023
Gregory A. Smith, 57, of Battle Creek, died April 19, 2023. Greg was born August 11, 1965 in Fort Worth, TX to Harvey and Patricia (Lackey) Smith. He worked at Hi-Lex in Battle Creek for 37 years. Greg enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing and working on his truck. He especially loved to build and was an excellent craftsman. He was very proud of his family...
Norman K. Cary
Apr 16, 2023
Norman Kenneth Cary passed into the presence of his Savior on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Norm was born in Pennfield Township on July 29, 1931, to Charles P. & Vida L. (Case) Cary, and continued to live on the family farm property until his death.
Norman graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1949. Norman was united in...
Joslin Heather Fisher
Apr 15, 2023
Joslin Fisher-Moon of Battle Creek passed away in her home on April 15, 2023.
Losing a loved one is never easy, always emotional. So it is, and shall forever be the way with the passing of our beloved Joslin Heather Moon.
Joslin came into this world a brief 44 years ago. Born in Community Hospital in Battle Creek on July...
Diane Marie (Tallent) Ross
Apr 14, 2023
Diane Ross (Tallent), 59, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born and raised in Battle Creek, MI.
She was employed at Bellevue Community Schools in Food Service for 22 years. She played local and travel softball for 25 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, travelling, arts and crafts, gardening and feeding the...
Cheryl L. Mathahs
Apr 12, 2023
Cheryl L. Mathahs, 78, of Augusta, died April 12, 2023. Cheryl was born November 6, 1944 in East Moline, IL to Alex and Irene (Quick) Strandgard. She graduated high school and married Robert Mathahs on January 11, 1964.
Cheryl liked to crochet, sew, quilt and doing anything arts and crafts related. She especially loved to spend time at family dinners.
Cheryl is survived...
TJ Staib
Apr 10, 2023
Timothy Mark “TJ” Staib, age 56, of Marshall passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening April 10, 2023 at Oaklawn Hospital. He was born in Battle Creek on June 11, 1966, the son of James Alfred and Elinor Jean (McCauley) Staib.
A very kind hearted man, TJ was an extremely hard worker and was always willing to help others in need. ...
Barbara "Barb" Ruth Egland
Apr 9, 2023
Barbara “Barb” Ruth Egland, age 88, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born in Chicago on September 23, 1934, to Russell and Ruth (Rusch) Hayes. She moved with her parents to Cedar Rapids, IA, where she attended high school and graduated from Coe College. After college, she worked in Bettendorf, IA, as a junior...
Dan Arthur Belcher
Apr 5, 2023
Dan Arthur Belcher, age 61, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, April 5, 2023 at the Rose Arbor Place, Kalamazoo with his children and siblings by his side. He was born in Battle Creek on February 15, 1962, the son of Floyd L. and Sandra L. (Bouchard) Belcher II., and faithfully served his country as a member...
Billy "Bill" Adams
Apr 2, 2023
Billy “Bill” Adams, age 77, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday evening, April 2, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee on April 14, 1945, the son of James and Mary (Chadwick) Adams and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Bill retired from General Motors and Penske Transportation in 1999...
Harold Dean Johnson
Apr 2, 2023
The long goodbye is over. Harold D. Johnson, 91 years old, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 2, 2023 at Legacy at the Oaks in Battle Creek, Michigan. The family is grateful for all of the care he received at the Oaks and through Promedica Hospice. Harold was always a proud family man and together with the love of...
John Craig Robertson
Mar 31, 2023
John Craig Robertson, 70, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023 at home with his family at his side.
John was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 26, 1952, to John Cunningham and Marceline Frances (Prill) Robertson. John attended St. Philip Catholic Central graduating in 1970. John attended Ferris State, but had to return home...
Teresa Marie Vincent
Mar 31, 2023
Teresa Marie Vincent, 66, of Battle Creek passed away surrounded by family Friday, March 31, 2023.
Teresa was born January 2, 1957 in Battle Creek to Robert Mann and Barbara Reid. She was an active member of her community and volunteered with several organizations, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Community Action Agency, and Neighborhoods Inc. She made several friends while...
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