Obituaries
Myrtle Kate Moore
Oct 9, 2023
Myrtle Kate Moore, 94, of Battle Creek, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 9, 2023.
Myrtle lived a Blessed life after receiving Jesus as her savior at the age of 16. The daughter of Wister and Virgie (Fowler) Parks, she was born on March 3, 1929 and raised in Marion, VA. She married the "Love of Her Life",...
Colleen Grace Hayes
Oct 9, 2023
Colleen Grace Hayes, age 66 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, October 9, 2023 at the Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 4, 1957, the daughter of Bradley and Jeanette Anderson.
Colleen had a very giving heart and was always taking care of others and made everyone in her life...
Rebecca "Becky" Dalene Cady
Oct 8, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” Dalene Cady, age 61, passed peacefully from this world into the arms of Jesus on October 8, 2023 after a lengthy illness.
Becky was born on October 18, 1961 in Marshall, Michigan the daughter of Earl and Donna (Weddle) Cady. She grew up in Marshall and, after graduating from Marshall High School in 1980, she took a position...
Bruce H. Thompson
Oct 6, 2023
Bruce H. Thompson, age 91 of Richland passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, October 6, 2023 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Bruce was born in Story City, Iowa on November 12, 1931, the son of Milton H. and Maude (Batman) Thompson and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War.
Bruce married...
Robert D. "Bob" Eager, Jr.
Oct 5, 2023
EAGER, Robert D., Jr.of Richland
Robert D. Eager, Jr. age 72, of Richland passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Bob was born July 21, 1951, to Robert, Sr. and Frances (Burton) Eager. Bob retired from The Upjohn Company in 2006 after 35 years, where he spent a majority of his career as a plumber/pipefitter....
Thomas Robert "Thom" Neveu
Oct 4, 2023
Thomas Robert "Thom" Neveu, age 76 of Battle Creek and formerly of Westland, Michigan passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on June 18, 1947, the son of Edward J. and Mary (Hoolihan) Neveu. Thom grew up in Westland, graduating from St. Mary’s High School and furthered his education at Eastern Michigan University. He...
Raymond A. "Ray" Heinrich
Sep 28, 2023
Raymond A. "Ray" Heinrich, age 90 of Battle Creek went to be with Jesus on Thursday afternoon, September 28, 2023.
Raymond Alonzo Heinrich was born in Battle Creek Michigan to William and Mildred (Campbell) Heinrich on January 24, 1933. Ray worked several jobs as a young man including being a Cook in the National Guard. He also worked 43...
Bernice Leona Wiest
Sep 26, 2023
Bernice Leona Wiest, of Richland, MI, 98, entered into the presence of the Lord on September 26, 2023.
She was born on January 15, 1925, in Byron Center, Michigan to Henry and Ida (Homrich) Nickels. Bernice was raised on her family’s farm during the depression where she developed a strong work ethic and resilient spirit at a young age. Life...
Frank W. Crookes Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Frank Crookes left his family on September 26, 2023 to join his wife Beverly and live with his Lord Jesus Christ. Frank was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was born on July 26, 1938 to Frank W. Crookes, Sr. and Jean R. Crookes in Detroit, MI. He grew up in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI and graduated...
Katharina "Kathy" (Gruffner) Chen
Sep 26, 2023
Katharina “Kathy” Chen passed away on September 26, 2023. Kathy was born to Susanna (Gellner) and Michael Gruffner in Birk Romania, an ethnic German community, on August 25, 1943, when the second World War was in full steam. Her family moved to Unter Franken / Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, in 1944, when the Soviet Red Army assaulted from the east. ...
Harold Thomas "Tom" Kyvig
Sep 23, 2023
Harold Thomas “Tom” Kyvig, age 79 of Battle Creek died peacefully at the Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo on Saturday morning, September 23, 2023. Tom was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 15, 1944, the son of Harold A. and Marjorie B. (McKee) Kyvig. He graduated from Steinmetz High School with the Class of 1961 and furthered his education at...
Carl Dean Hanson
Sep 23, 2023
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, Carl Dean Hanson, 92, passed away peacefully at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek, Michigan. Carl was born June 10, 1931, in Grayling, Michigan, as the third child of Carl M. and Francelia “Tete” Hanson. He graduated from Grayling High School in 1949 and relocated to Battle Creek, Michigan, where he met the...
James Edward Scroggins
Sep 21, 2023
James E. Scroggins, 81, of Battle Creek, died September 21, 2023. James was born July 9, 1942 in Decatur, TN to Joseph and Lucy (Pelfrey) Scroggins. He loved watching professional wrestling and Gunsmoke.
James is survived by his “Better Half” of 26 years, Melissa Strohm; children, Deborah, Johnny, Rick, Billy, Emily, Rebecca, Jamey, Melinda, Jeremy, Ray and Tim; a special...
Shirley Jean Potter
Sep 21, 2023
Shirley “Jeanie” Potter, age 84 of Battle Creek passed away Thursday morning, September 21, 2023. She was born in Brethren, Michigan on July 15, 1939, the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Garber) Cable. Jeanie enjoyed going shopping, crocheting, playing games on her tablet, and watching her crime shows. Jeanie married Arthur “Art” Potter in 1979. He sadly preceded her in death on...
Carly Renee Burke
Sep 20, 2023
Carly Renee Burke, 30, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on September 30, 2023.
Born on October 4, 1992, in South Bend, Indiana, Carly had a vibrant spirit and a deep love for life.
Carly was a compassionate individual who found joy in helping others. She dedicated her career to serving the elderly population as a valued member of...
Marcia K. Halsey
Sep 19, 2023
Marcia K. Halsey passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023 at the age of 71. A lifelong resident of the Battle Creek area, Marcia attended Battle Creek and Pennfield schools. She was preceded in death by parents LeRoy and Margaret Halsey, and a sister, Margo Zaneis. She is survived by a brother, William Halsey.
A private interment was held at...
Vonzella Elizabeth "Bonnie" Henderson
Sep 18, 2023
Vonzella Elizabeth "Bonnie" Henderson, 81 of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.
Vonzella was born December 19, 1941, in Piedmont, Alabama to Emmett Thompson of Chicago and Martha Williams of Piedmont, Alabama. Her father honorably served our country in the U.S. Army, so she lived...
Gerry E. Hammock
Sep 18, 2023
Gerry E. Hammock, age 80 of Battle Creek passed away Monday evening, September 18, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Battle Creek on December 3, 1942, the son of Amos Levi and Eleanor Wygant (Hammock) and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1961. Gerry faithfully served his country as a member of the United...
Wesley J. Newhouse
Sep 17, 2023
Wesley J. Newhouse, 75, of Richland, died September 17, 2023. Wesley was born December 16, 1947 in Kalamazoo to John and Elaine (Doxey) Newhouse. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and drove truck, both locally and over the road until his retirement in 2013.
Wesley enjoyed fishing, gardening and repairing things. He was a very generous...
Dennis Henry Tulk
Sep 17, 2023
Dennis Henry Tulk, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home with his family at his side, on Sunday, September 17, 2023.
Dennis was born November 27, 1930, in Oberlin, Ohio to Henry and Dorothea (Parnell) Tulk. He grew up in and around Oberlin and was a 1948 graduate of Oberlin High School. In 1951, he was drafted into the U.S. Army...
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