Obituaries
Jerrod Eugene Sherwood
Feb 3, 2024
Sgt. Jerrod Eugene Sherwood, 40, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024. Jerrod was born November 5, 1983 in Dowagiac, MI to Roger and Kimberlee (Carter) Sherwood. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. As an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also liked racing and found himself building his own race car. Growing up, Jerrod...
Ruth Irene Pickett
Feb 3, 2024
Ruth Irene Pickett, age 87 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Saturday evening February 3, 2024. She was born in Battle Creek on April 11, 1936, the daughter of Clifford and Doris (Sidnam) Crapoff and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing games with her grandkids, reading, weekly phone...
Riki June (Rhule) Albert
Feb 3, 2024
Riki June (Rhule) Albert, 61, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed peacefully at her home in the presence of her loved ones on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. She was under the exceptional care of the nurses and physicians of Bronson Hospital (Battle Creek) and Centrica Care Navigators, as well as her children and beloved friends.
Riki was born on the 19th of...
Joseph Daniel "Joe" Vogel
Feb 2, 2024
Joseph Daniel Vogel, 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on February 2, 2024, at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Joe was born May 12, 1950, in Chillicothe, Ohio to Jack Rhinehart and Dorothy Jane (Yurko) Vogel. In 1957 he moved to Battle Creek with his family. During high school, Joe was employed as a supervisor in the mechanical gym area...
Glenn Edward Rogers
Feb 2, 2024
Glen Edward Rogers, age 71 of Ceresco, Michigan passed away Friday afternoon, February 2, 2024. He was born in Iola, Kansas on February 4, 1952, the son of Robert L. and Dorothy Grace Elizabeth (Lear) Rogers, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1970 to 1973. He enjoyed walking in nature, camping,...
"Jo" Joan May (Voss) Van Boven
Feb 1, 2024
Joan May “Jo” Van Boven, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died peacefully on Thursday, February 1, 2024.
Jo was born December 6, 1934, in Pontiac, Michigan. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Michigan and then taught school for several years. As her family grew, she dedicated her life to raising her children in Ann Arbor. Jo...
Helen Marguerite (Lambkie) Crofoot
Jan 29, 2024
Helen Marguerite (Lambkie) Crofoot, age 103, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2024, with her family surrounding her with love.
Helen was born on March 31, 1920, the daughter of Ethel (Stumph) and Harry Lambkie. Helen graduated from Bellevue High School in 1938 and later attended Argubright Business School. During the war years, Helen volunteered as a Grey Lady at...
Ralph A. Moody
Jan 25, 2024
With great sadness and heavy hearts, it’s announced that a wonderful man, Ralph Arthur Moody earned his gold, silver and bronze Angel Wings. On January 25, 2024 he was greeted at the Pearly Gates by his beloved wife, only son and wonderful transplant donor. Ralph was a husband, father and friend to all: since he never met a stranger.
Ralph was...
Richard "Dick" Adams
Jan 24, 2024
Richard E. “Dick” Adams, age 65 of Richland passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, January 24, 2024. He was born in Kalamazoo on March 5, 1958, the son of Earl and Eileen (DuFault) Adams. Dick graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 1976 and was employed with Schawk Matthews for many years. He truly enjoyed...
Robert "Bruce" Brevitz
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Bruce Brevitz died peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
“Bruce” was born on November 16, 1928, to Robert and Helen (née Mainone) Brevitz and was the oldest of their two children. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1946. While there he was named captain of both the school’s football and tennis teams. Following high school, he continued...
Michael E. Coger
Jan 21, 2024
Michael (Mike) Eugen Coger, age 58 of Battle Creek, Passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 21, 2024 at home. Mike was born October 4, 1965 in Battle Creek, MI the 3rd child, second son to Larry Lee Coger Sr. and Verna Marie Wood. He attended Penfield High School until he moved to Fresno California where he then attended school there. He...
Robert "Bobby" Asher, Jr.
Jan 20, 2024
Robert “Bobby” Asher, Jr. was 26 when he passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024. Bobby was born on April 3, 1997 to Robert and Heather (Clark) Asher in Battle Creek, MI at 7:56 a.m. 8 lbs. 12 oz. 21 inches.
Bobby loved to draw, play video games, going to the beach, parks, camping and going to the zoo, where he...
Kurt R. Conners
Jan 20, 2024
Kurt R. Conners, age 87 of Battle Creek died peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born in Marshall, Michigan on October 14, 1936, the son of Earl and Stella (Hargrove) Conners. Kurt faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army. Kurt owned and operated several area businesses over the years, retiring in 1997. Kurt...
Dan L. Seng
Jan 20, 2024
Rev. Dan L. Seng, retired pastor, community leader, and loving husband, father, (great) grandfather, uncle, and friend, died January 20, 2024, at the age of 84 years. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and servant-leadership that will long be remembered by those who knew him.
Dan was born in Roanoke, IN on April 3,1939 to Homer L. Seng and...
Patricia Sue (Bilanow) Burnes
Jan 19, 2024
Patricia Sue (Bilanow) Burnes, 72, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Pat was united in marriage to James Michael Burnes on July 19, 1975, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek, MI. Surviving are her husband, Jim; son, Andrew Burnes of Boulder, CO; son-in-law, Dana Rice of Glen Ellyn, IL; grandchildren, Jack, Brooks and Caroline Rice,...
Linda S. Moody
Jan 18, 2024
Linda S. (Tyndal) Moody, 68, of Battle Creek, died January 18, 2024. Linda was born January 25, 1955 in Battle Creek to Hiram and Dora (Fifield) Tyndal. She married Scott Moody on November 28, 1997. Linda was a devoted and enthusiastic homemaker and took care of an adoring family. She was artistic, a 'domestic engineer', and enjoyed paranormal and true...
Gerald Paige "Red" Hollaway
Jan 16, 2024
Gerald Paige “Red” Hollaway, 91, of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully at Heritage Upjohn Care on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Gerald was born into this world with red hair on November 29, 1932, in Akin, Illinois, the son of Lloyd Otto and Lillian Frances (Williams) Hollaway. Red grew up in Akin, Illinois until junior high and then moved to Augusta with his...
Shirley Ann (Alling) Sajtar
Jan 14, 2024
Shirley Ann (Alling) Sajtar, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024, with her family at her side at The Oaks of North Pointe Woods.
Shirley was born September 3, 1930, to Howard Lee and Matilda Mae (Baird) Alling in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1948 and married her high school sweetheart, Joseph...
Dorothy "Joan" (Sheffield) Cary
Jan 14, 2024
Dorothy “Joan” Cary, 92, passed into the presence of her Savior January 14, 2024. Joan was born in Hickory Corners, Michigan to Lloyd and Lorene Sheffield on May 13, 1931.
Joan graduated from Kellogg Agricultural High School (Gull Lake) in 1949, attended Moody Bible Institute, and married Norman K. Cary on August 16, 1952.
Joan worked at Barry Co. Telephone...
Gregory Paul Moody
Jan 13, 2024
Gregory Paul Moody, 71, of Battle Creek, passed away January 13, 2024. A celebration of Greg’s life and interment with full military honors will take place May 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery.
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