Obituaries
John Michael Robertson
Mar 30, 2025
John Michael Robertson, 43, of Battle Creek, Michigan died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025, joining his father, “John R” and family in heaven.
John was born June 19, 1981, in Battle Creek, the son of John Craig and Leslie Ann (Skertic) Robertson. He was a 2000 graduate of Lakeview High School, where he was a proud member of the State...
Patsy Jane "Pat" Williams
Mar 29, 2025
Patsy Jane “Pat” Williams, 78, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Union City.
Pat was born September 23, 1946, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Ellis C. and Leida J. (Samis) Williams. She was a 1964 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Pat was employed for 23 years at Denso...
James Jefferson "Jeff" Dotson
Mar 28, 2025
James Jefferson “Jeff” Dotson, 62, of Battle Creek and formerly of Athens, MI died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.
Jeff was born May 11, 1962, in Dayton, Tennessee to Clyde William “Billy” and Neva Ruth “Jo” (Newman) Dotson, Sr. He grew up in Dayton, Tennessee. Jeff was self-employed and specialized in roofing and logging.
Surviving are...
Joseph Oliver "Pete" Ashley
Mar 27, 2025
Joseph Oliver “Pete” Ashley, 89 of North Fort Myers, FL passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. Joe/Pete was born in Lake Providence, LA. to William Cleveland Ashley and Mildred Faye Barmore.
The family moved many times throughout his childhood including Fl., Ms., Az., and Or. While in Grants Pass, OR he was on the varsity football team and the drum major...
Linda Sue Okerlund
Mar 26, 2025
In Beloved Memory of Linda Sue Okerlund. Born September 18, 1951 in Battle Creek, she passed away March 26, 2025. A loving and gentle mother to Michelle Stemaly, Brad Allen and Shannon Okerlund. Linda enjoyed reading God’s word and sharing her love for God. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Porter; her stepfather, Ray Porter; and two...
Edward L. Harmon, Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
Edward Lee Harmon JR, April 24th, 1969 – March 26th, 2025. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Born in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated high school from Homer, Michigan. He then converted to a Spartan Fan while graduating from Michigan State University as an Electrical Technician. He served this country as a Marine while stationed in...
Peter J. Graham
Mar 26, 2025
Peter John Graham passed away in the early hours of March 26, 2025, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.
Pete was born on August 2, 1938, to Arthur and Barbara (Barss) Graham in Worcester, MA. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1956 and joined the U.S Army, serving in Korea, after the Armistice. Soon after his discharge, he married Felecia...
Kevin Paul Reilly
Mar 23, 2025
Kevin Paul Reilly, age 69 of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on February 6, 1956, the son of Eugene and Loretta Reilly. Kevin graduated from Lincoln Pius X Catholic High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He retired from the Ralston Purina Co. in...
Jack B. Standish
Mar 23, 2025
Jack Standish peacefully passed away on March 23, 2025, at Ashford Court Senior Living in Westland, MI, at the age of 88. Jack was born February 12, 1937 in Battle Creek, MI to Joseph and Fannie Mae. After High School, Jack served his country as a Military Policeman in the US Army. After his service, Jack married and had two...
Jeanette Alice (Scholten) Campbell
Mar 22, 2025
Jeanette Alice (Scholten) Campbell, age 99 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Farleigh’s Senior Care Home, Michigan House after a long battle with Congestive Heart Failure and Dementia. Jeanette was born in Muskegon, Michigan on October 8, 1925, the daughter of Henry J....
Bobbi Jo Hopkins
Mar 21, 2025
Bobbi Jo Hopkins, 59 of Battle Creek, MI passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 21, 2025.
Bobbi was preceded in death by her parents, Robert A. and Elvie L. (Frost) Rowden. She is survived by her husband, Todd M. Hopkins of Battle Creek; step-sons, Joshua M. Hopkins of Lansing, Skyler A. Hopkins of Delton and Brandon T.M. Hopkins of...
Elaine Kay Fitzgerald
Mar 18, 2025
Elaine Kay Fitzgerald, 78, of Battle Creek passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Elaine was born January 20, 1947 in Chicago to Edward and Anne (Tara) Poya. She was a die-hard Cubs fan and her motto was “Go Cubs Go!” She was a stay-at-home mom while raising her children and then became a teacher’s aide at their school. She loved animals...
J. William "Bill" Fry
Mar 17, 2025
J. William "Bill" Fry passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025. He was preceded 10 days earlier by his wife, Gloria, after nearly 75 years of marriage.
Bill was born in Kalamazoo, the son of Ferrel and Dorothy (Hutchens) Fry. R.N,
As a youth, he was a paper boy and a boy scout who excelled in first aid. He earned the distinction...
Ronald Dean "Ron" Thomas
Mar 16, 2025
Ronald Dean Thomas, 73, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 surrounded by family.
Ronald was born June 1, 1951, in Marshall to John and Carolyn (Dean) Thomas. He grew up in Marshall, graduating from Marshall High School, then served in the Army Reserves for 6 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time surrounded by nature....
Anita Louise Houston
Mar 15, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Anita Louise Houston, loving wife and partner of Walter Dressler (aka Doug Houston). She grew up in Los Angeles and worked at CalState LA for 25 years. She later got to fulfill a dream to move to Las Vegas where she worked for the city until she retired. She moved...
Jimmy and Ruth Hardy
Mar 13, 2025
Jimmy W. Hardy and Ruth A. Hardy passed away on March 13, 2025. Both were loved by and survived by their sons, Jeffrey Hardy, Jon Hardy and Jason (Jane) Hardy; their grandsons, Jeffrey (Christina Hauser) Hardy, Kyle Hardy, Dakota (Jomary) Hardy and their great-grandchildren. There were preceded in death by their parents and a still-born son, Jimmy Hardy Jr.
Jimmy Hardy...
Jennifer Marie Dunkelberger
Mar 13, 2025
Jennifer Marie Dunkelberger (Blair) age 55, passed away March 13th, 2025 at Bronson Hospital with her husband and daughters by her side. She was born on April 22nd, 1969 in Elmira, New York to Janice Darlene Pealer (Evenden) and Michael Earl Blair. She married John Robert Dunkelberger on October 24th, 1993 in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, and had two daughters Laura...
James Douglas Brinkman
Mar 11, 2025
James Douglas Brinkman, age 60, of Dowling, Michigan passed on Tuesday March 11, 2025 at home after a long illness.
James was born May 19, 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu to James Raymond and Linda Jo (Davis) Brinkman. He married the love of his life, Mary Jo Amundson-Brinkman on October 12, 2013, she survives. He is also...
Mary Jo Quartermaine
Mar 10, 2025
Mary Johanna Quartermaine of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Pinnacle Care Nursing Home on Monday March 10th, 2025, at the age of 78. MaryJo was born February 1, 1947 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Harry Quartermaine and Velma “June” (Whaley) Quartermaine. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central....
Robert Glen "Bobby" Gates
Mar 9, 2025
Robert Glen “Bobby” Gates, 33, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 9, 2025.
Bobby was born to Glen Gates and Joy Gates on January 15th, 1992. He attended Pennfield schools and in 2002-2003 he attended and graduated from the Young Marines.
Bobby loved the outdoors, spending time on the lakes and drawing. He is survived by his father Glen Gates,...
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