Obituaries
Jean Beverly (Phelps) Krohn
Sep 11, 2022
Jean Beverly Krohn, 90, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022.Jean was born on June 7, 1932 in New Haven, Michigan to Walter and Eleanor (Swailes) Phelps. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree from University of Kentucky and went on to receive her Master's from Western Michigan University. On June 14, 1956, Jean was united in marriage...
Jean "Merrilynn" (Misner) Gay
Sep 8, 2022
Jean M. "Merrilynn" (Misner) Gay, age 91, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday afternoon, September 8, 2022. She was born in Sparta, Michigan on February 3, 1931, the loving daughter of Jason Lynn and Emma R. (Schmidt) Bradford. Merrilynn graduated from Albion College in 1953 and worked as a first-grade teacher with the Lakeview School District for several years.Merrilynn had...
Ross Douglas Hargett
Sep 6, 2022
Ross Douglas "Doug" Hargett, 61, of Battle Creek, died September 6, 2022. Douglas was born February 21, 1961, in Adrian Michigan to Ross and Mary Ellen (Davis) Hargett.He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1979 and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His career was in outdoor advertising. He started in the family business and...
Erna Seiss
Sep 4, 2022
Erna Volkmann was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, on July 15, 1920 to Gustav (Adolph) and Frieda Volkmann and died peacefully in her sleep on September 4, 2022. She was 102 years old.Erna earned her nursing diploma at the Barnes Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis and became a U.S. Navy nurse during WWII. She was stationed...
Nicholas A. "Nick" Probol
Sep 4, 2022
Nicholas A. "Nick" Probol, age 32, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek tragically passed away Sunday afternoon, September 4, 2022. He was born in Battle Creek on June 9, 1990, the loving son of Frederick and Elizabeth "Liz" (Mohlman) Probol and graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 2008. Nick then received a Bachelor's...
David Allen Barnell
Sep 3, 2022
David Allen Barnell, age 76, of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord & Savior on Saturday morning, September 3, 2022. He was born in Sturgis, Michigan on August 10, 1946, the son of Paul H. and Maxine J. (Klopfenstein) Barnell. He graduated from Constantine High School with the Class of 1964. A Vietnam Era veteran, David faithfully served...
Roy M. Van Loo
Sep 2, 2022
Roy M. Van Loo, Jr., age 80 of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born on July 5,1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Roy M. and S. Elaine (Foster) Van Loo. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, where he graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1960. He...
Carol Lou Mead
Sep 1, 2022
Born March 9, 1942, Carol grew up in the small town of Standish, MI. After graduating high school she went on to Central Michigan University where she obtained her teaching degree. Carol taught second graders for twenty five years and totally loved her job! Carol married the love of her life, Arden Mead, shortly after graduating college and together they...
David E. Swafford
Aug 31, 2022
David E. Swafford, age 79, of Marshall, Michigan passed away on Aug 31, 2022, at Glen Arbor Hospice Care facility, after losing his battle with heart disease. David was born Aug 16, 1943, in Battle Creek Michigan, the son of Robert and LoRetta Swafford. David graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1961 and proudly enlisted in the US Navy. He...
Richard Lynn Geno
Aug 30, 2022
Richard Lynn Geno, 56, of Battle Creek, lost his battle with cancer on the morning of August 30, 2022, at 2:30 am, in the comfort of his home.Richard was born June 7, 1966, in Nashville ,TN, the son of Harold and Ivy (Hall) Geno.He enjoyed spending as much time as he possibly could with his grandson's. He absolutely adored his...
James Roy "Jim" Keller
Aug 28, 2022
James Roy Keller, cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, surrounded by his family. James was born to James L. and Barbara Keller on February 17, 1946 in Benton Harbor's Mercy Hospital. In October of 1965, James joined the United States Air Force, in which he was extremely proud to serve his country. Stationed in...
Sally Jo Lunt
Aug 27, 2022
Sally Jo Lunt, 82, of Battle Creek, died August 27, 2022 with her family by her side. Sally was born March 9, 1940 in Battle Creek to William and Geraldine (Bostock) Roderick. She graduated high school and worked as a cashier at local stores for many years. Sally enjoyed bowling, playing pool and cards and dancing. She loved spending time...
Joseph H. Laurinec
Aug 27, 2022
Joseph H. Laurinec, age 98, died as he wished at his residence at Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek, Michigan, Saturday, August 27, 2022. This was made possible because of the dedication and compassion of the staff and residents, his daughter Leslie and Careline Hospice Services.He was born April 5, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to immigrant Slovak parents Joseph and Elizabeth...
Marilyn A. (Fitzgerald) Ewing
Aug 26, 2022
Marilyn Anne (Fitzgerald) Ewing, 87, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident died peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, August 26, 2022 at Glen Arbor Place. Marilyn was born July 23, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Samuel A. and Florence (Olson) Fitzgerald. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1953 graduate of Battle Creek Central...
Rodney "Scott" Wilson
Aug 26, 2022
Rodney "Scott" Wilson II, age 50, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022.Scott was born on March 31, 1972 in Battle Creek to Rodney Scott Wilson I and Sharon (Davison) Tenney. He received his Bachelor's Degree in business management. Scott loved football, his favorite team being whoever Tom Brady played for. He was a card shark and enjoyed...
Roger D. Riddle
Aug 24, 2022
Roger D. Riddle, 72, of Battle Creek, died August 24, 2022. He was born February 21, 1950 in Albertsville, AL to Elbert and Alphie (Noles) Riddle. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Roger is survived by his two children, Leland Riddle and Angel Rochelle Riddle. He was preceded in death by his...
Beverly Mackie
Aug 24, 2022
Beverly "Bev" Mackie passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022. She was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 3, 1932, the daughter of Ann and Frank Zar. She graduated from Ashland High School. She was a devoted mother to her children and a loving wife. She received a Masters Degree from Western Michigan University. She previously worked as a counselor...
Kalvin E. Kalkowski
Aug 22, 2022
Kalvin Kalkowski, 62, of Pine Lake, Plainwell, Michigan passed away August 22, 2022. Born March 6, 1960, in Sault St. Marie, Kalvin and his family moved to Hickory Corners where he attended Gull Lake Schools. Kalvin was an athlete and star basketball player. He loved to fish, golf, bowl and spend time on the lake, especially with his loving wife...
Joan R. (Robbins) Creekmur
Aug 21, 2022
Joan R. (Robbins) Creekmur, 89 of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Centrica Glenn Arbor Place Hospice.Joan was born January 1, 1933 in Louellen, (Harlan County) Kentucky to Mallalu C. and Elizabeth L. (Stickley) Robbins. Joan grew up in Louellen, a coal mining camp, where her father was a coal mining engineer. She graduated from Harlan...
Gloria Culp
Aug 18, 2022
Gloria P. Culp, age 71, of Richland passed away peacefully on August 18, 2022. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 16, 1951, the daughter of Zephine (Simpson) Culp and Robert Culp and graduated from Loy Norrix High School and Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Gloria was a longtime member of the Lucinda Hinsdale Stone...
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