Obituaries
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...
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...
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