Obituaries
Russell Vern VanNortwick, Jr.
Mar 7, 2023
Russell Verne VanNortwick, Jr., 72, of Battle Creek, died March 7, 2023. Russell was born May 13, 1950 in Battle Creek to Russell Verne VanNortwick, Sr. and Jimmie Ruth (McJunkin) VanNortwick. After high school he quickly joined the (ANG) Michigan Air National Guard and spent his career serving, retiring in April 2004.
Russell enjoyed reading, bowling, woodworking, golfing, working in...
Danny Lee Miller
Mar 7, 2023
Danny Lee Miller, age 74, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 7, 2023. Danny was born in Battle Creek on June 10, 1948, the son of Max Avery and Carol Marie (Homan) Miller. He faithfully served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service & Campaign Medals,...
Maxine Mae (Reynolds) Hammond
Mar 5, 2023
Maxine M. Hammond, age 95, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away at Glenn Arbor Hospice, Sunday, March 5, 2023, with her family at her side.
Maxine was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on January 19, 1928, to Arthur and Hazel (Walters) Reynolds. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Ypsilanti, class of 1946.
She married Harley C. Hammond...
Lori Kay Sullivan
Mar 5, 2023
Lorelle "Lori" Kay Sullivan of Goodyear, Arizona passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona. Lori was born on October 6, 1974 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was employed by the USPS for over 15 years. A beloved mother, wife, aunt, grandmother, and friend, she is survived by her husband John Veik, parents Daniel and Terri, son Erik and...
Douglas Read Seelye
Mar 5, 2023
Douglas Read "Doug" Seelye, 78, of Richland, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, at Comfort Living Home #2 in Portage, MI.
Doug was born on April 23, 1944, to the late Harold Seelye and Dorothy (Read) Seelye in Battle Creek, MI. He is survived by his wife, Diane Seelye, two children, David (Sara) Seelye, Dan (Jodi)...
Doris Cynthia Costa
Mar 5, 2023
Doris (Hanna) Morse Costa - passed away on March 5, 2023.
Doris was born in Battle Creek August 24, 1923, daughter of Glenn and Ruby (Miller) Hanna. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1940 and married her high school sweetheart Clair (Moose) MorseDecember 18, 1941, who preceded her in death October 12,1991.
Doris worked for Michigan...
Bert J. Shedd
Mar 4, 2023
Bert J. Shedd, age 72, of Augusta and formerly of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 4, 2023. He was born in Battle Creek on March 8, 1950, the loving son of Bert A. and Eleanor M. (Otis) Shedd. Bert proudly graduated from Michigan State University and served as Division Manager for Home City Ice, retiring in...
Ricky Eugene "Rick" Gwilt
Feb 28, 2023
Our brother, Ricky Eugene “Rick” Gwilt, 69, of Battle Creek, passed away February 28, 2023, at home. Ricky died like he lived “On his own terms”.
Ricky was born December 29, 1953, the son of Wayne McCoy and Betty (Hart) Gwilt.
Ricky is survived by his sisters, Diane (Cole) Byce, Jacqueline (Gwilt) Hart and Anita (Gwilt) (Greg...
Judy K. Hicks
Feb 28, 2023
Judy K. Hicks, age 75, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday morning, February 28, 2023 at the Centrica Glenn Arbor Place in Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on October 31, 1947, the daughter of Chester E. and Evelyn A. (Bradeen) Mudge, Sr. and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1967.
Judy enjoyed...
Billy Ross Sullivan
Feb 27, 2023
Billy Ross Sullivan, 81 of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Centrica Glenn Arbor Place, with his family at his side.
Billy was born at home in Canton, Kansas. The son of Mack Matthew Sullivan (nickname “Pete”) and Ruby Roalda (Krieger) Sullivan. His father died when Billy was seventeen, so Billy enlisted in the...
Lindy C. Steve
Feb 26, 2023
Lindy C. Steve, 73 of Battle Creek passed away at home on Sunday February 26, 2023. She was born January 20, 1950 to Albert and Lucille (Fisher) Edgar. She married James R. Steve in July of 2005, sadly he preceded her in death on January 22, 2023.Lindy worked alongside her mother as a beautician for many years, owning their own...
Roberta "Bert" Harvey
Feb 25, 2023
Roberta Anne (Landers) Harvey We are sad to share that Roberta "Bert" Harvey passed away on February 25, 2023 at her home in Galesburg, Michigan after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by the family that was her life. Bert was born in Twinton, Tennessee on April 18, 1942. She married Bob Harvey on June 7, 1958 and together they...
Carol A. Roosa
Feb 24, 2023
Carol A. Roosa, age 73, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 24, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 12, 1950 the daughter of John W. and Dorothy M. (Bush) Kingsley and graduated from Rockford High School with the Class of 1968. Carol served for several years as a school crossing guard with...
Isaac Wilson
Feb 24, 2023
Isaac Wilson, 83, of Battle Creek, died February 24, 2023. Isaac was born March 28, 1939 in Calhoun, AL to Willie Sr. and Elizabeth (Robinson) Wilson. Isaac enjoyed playing the harmonica, painting and dancing. Above all else, he loved to fish and spend time with his family. Isaac married the former Diane (Williams), who survives. He is also survived by...
William C. Hammons
Feb 24, 2023
William C. Hammons, Jr, 93, of Battle Creek, died of a broken heart on February 24, 2023. His loving wife of 72 years, Georgia, passed away just 19 days prior. William was born January 30, 1930 in Nashville, TN to William C. Sr. and Sallie Kennedy Hammons. As a young boy he moved with his family to Battle Creek and...
Harold A. Rhoades
Feb 22, 2023
Harold A. Rhoades, 97, of East Leroy, died February 22, 2023. Harold was born January 7, 1926 in Battle Creek to Charles and Effie (Osburn) Rhoades. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and continued his studies in Real Estate and Construction. Harold founded Rhoades Construction in 1953 and Wolverine Realty in 1967. He developed and constructed Oak Ridge...
Benito "Benny" Solis
Feb 21, 2023
Benito "Benny" Solis, age 59, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the Centrica Care Glenn Arbor Place. He was born in Albion, Michigan on June 3, 1963, the son of Eusebio and Julia (Rivera) Solis. Benny enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his children.Benny is survived by his children, Benito J. Solis, Elizabeth...
Robert "Blair" Lyman
Feb 16, 2023
Robert "Blair" Lyman Jr. passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of 85. He lived in Battle Creek his entire life and was the only son of four, growing up surrounded by three high energy sisters. He was married to his wife Bertie, the love of his life, for 60 years. They raised three kids, Robbie, Craig, and...
Sandra S. "Sandy" Kehoe
Feb 15, 2023
Sandra Suzanne Kehoe of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on February 15, 2023, at the age of 93. Sandra was born January 24, 1930, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was the daughter of Susan and James Walster and had two sisters Shirley and Sonia. She was a graduate of Queens University in Kingston, Ontario and taught English at Battle Creek...
Gabriel R. "Gabe" Scott
Feb 15, 2023
Gabriel R. "Gabe" Scott of Delton, MI, formerly of Richland, MI Gabe, age 21, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 at the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI. Gabe Scott, was born in Kalamazoo, MI on August 23, 2001 and was a 2019 graduate of Gull Lake High School, Richland, MI. A bright young mind, he lived his...
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