Obituaries
Richard Chris Markos
Jan 13, 2024
Richard Chris Markos, 75, a proud veteran and lifelong resident of Battle Creek passed away on January 13, 2024 in Stuart, Florida at The Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
Chris, as he was known to many, was born August 13, 1948 to Nicholas and Rosemond (Drew) Markos. He attended Battle Creek Central High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army where he...
Chester I. Hills Jr.
Jan 13, 2024
Chester I. Hills Jr., 89, of Hickory Corners, died January 13, 2024. Chester was born June 4, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Chester and Gertrude (Haberstein) Hills, Sr. He graduated Fenger High School in Chicago and received his bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College. He then got his master’s degree from Chicago St. University in 1969. He worked as a...
John Edward Rickard
Jan 13, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Edward "Johnny" Rickard
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of John Edward "Johnny" Rickard, aged 52, formerly of Benton, Arkansas, on January 13, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he had recently made his new home.
Johnny was preceded in death by his cherished grandparents, Zollie and Rosa...
Robert "Bob" Bosserd
Jan 13, 2024
Robert Charles Bosserd entered the presence of his Lord on January 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Kalamazoo, MI.
Bob was born on October 17, 1952, in Marshall, MI to Charles and Sally Bosserd, the second of their four children.
He attended Marshall Public Schools. At a revival service during his high school years, Bob...
Marvin A. Natzke
Jan 12, 2024
Marvin A. Natzke, age 85 of Battle Creek went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday evening, January 12, 2024. He was born in Bridgman, Michigan on March 27, 1938, the son of Hilbert and Dorothy (Schuler) Natzke. Marvin worked as a pressman at EPI and Gage Printing for more than 50 years, retiring in 2007.
Marvin married...
Eugene R. "Gene" Verrette
Jan 11, 2024
Eugene R. “Gene” Verrette, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Gene was born October 8, 1931, in Clare, Michigan, the son of Fred and Hilda (Ackerman) Verrette. He grew up on a farm in Clare, MI and was a 1950 graduate of Clare High School. Gene...
Margaret Carpenter
Jan 10, 2024
Margaret Carpenter, age 74 of Augusta passed away at Bronson Methodist Hospital on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was born in Groningen, Netherlands on January 20, 1949, the daughter of Jan and Frouke (Weesies) Meersma. Margaret's family immigrated to America in February 1957. Upon arrival at Ellis Island in New York, her family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan under the sponsorship...
Rita J. Spencer
Jan 8, 2024
Rita J. Spencer, 97, of Kalamazoo, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024. She was born January 15, 1926 in San Antonio, New Mexico to Emilio and Virginia (Baca) Gianero and grew up in the Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico. It was there that she met her husband, Fred, during his service in the U.S. Army, and she moved with...
Christie L. Seeley
Jan 4, 2024
Christie L. Seeley, age 48 of Sturgis, Michigan passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek, due to complications of heart failure. She was born in Midland, Michigan on July 10, 1975. Christie was adopted by Gary and Sue Seeley in Caseville, Michigan at two months of age.
Christie truly loved her family. She is survived by...
Arvina Rose Boshers
Jan 3, 2024
Arvina Rose (Davis) Boshers, age 77, of Allen, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 3, 2024. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on September 1, 1946, the daughter of Arvin Matthew and Marianne (Michael) Davis. Arvina graduated from Coldwater High School and retired from Nyloncraft of Michigan after several years.
Arvina married...
Cynthia Kay (Fausett) Kinney
Jan 2, 2024
Cynthia Kay Kinney, 74, of Lowell and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan died on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, after a lengthy battle with various medical conditions.
Cynthia was born March 31, 1949, in the Chicago, Illinois area to Mary (Vary) Fausett and the late James Fausett. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1967 graduate of Battle Creek...
Clara Nell "Nellie" (Snelling) Johnson
Jan 1, 2024
Clara Nell “Nellie” (Snelling) Johnson, 101, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Kerak Assisted Living on Monday, January 1, 2024.
Nellie was born July 21, 1922, in Paducah, Kentucky to Alonzo and Nellie (Switzer) Snelling. She grew up in Paducah, where she graduated from high school. Nellie was employed in occupational therapy at the former Battle Creek Sanitarium for...
Dr. Lawrence E. Youse, DDS
Jan 1, 2024
Dr. Lawrence E. “Larry” Youse, DDS, age 90 of Richland, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Monday afternoon, January 1, 2024. He was born in Niles, Michigan on July 18, 1933, the son of Albert Lee and Neva E. (Cropsey) Youse. Larry graduated from Jackson High School in 1951 and The University of Michigan Dental School in...
Robert K. "Bob" Lents
Dec 31, 2023
Robert K. Lents departed this life on Dec 31, 2023, after a brave fight against cancer.
Robert was born on Aug 31, 1936, in Detroit, the youngest of six children born to Thomas Martin Lents and Mary Agnes (Nolan) Lents. He attended St. Christopher’s Catholic School in Marysville MI and graduated from Marysville High School in 1954. He served in...
Bette J. Miller
Dec 30, 2023
Bette J Miller, 88, of Battle Creek passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. She was born November 19, 1935, to Hallie (Norris) and Arnold Wright. She was raised by Hallie and Tom Tassos.
Bette grew up in Battle Creek graduating from Battle Creek Central High School, Class of 1954. On August 2, 1957, she was united in marriage to...
Glenn Valentine Leeper Jr.
Dec 30, 2023
Glenn Valentine Leeper Jr., age 77, of Battle Creek sadly passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday afternoon, December 30, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born in Kalamazoo on September 11, 1946, the son of Glenn V. and Evangeline M. (Wright) Leeper Sr. and graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School. Glenn retired from the Battle Creek Federal...
Charles P. McDaniel
Dec 29, 2023
Charles P. McDaniel, age 69, of Battle Creek Michigan passed away on December 29, 2023. Charles, fondly known as Chuck, was born on July 3, 1954 to Jean and Thurman McDaniel in Evansville, Indiana.
Chuck enjoyed listening to music, spending time with family, and was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Chuck was a good-hearted man who always had time to...
David Earl Davis
Dec 29, 2023
David Earl “Dave” Davis, age 77, of Kalamazoo went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday morning, December 29, 2023 at the Kairos Dwelling. Dave was born in Battle Creek on December 1, 1946, the loving son of Herman and Velda (Cheney) Davis. He faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy and retired...
Betty J. Strong
Dec 28, 2023
Betty J. Strong, age 94, of Frankfort, Illinois and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023.
She is survived by her loving family, daughters Beth (Sam) Enskat and Connie Strong, grandchildren, Kelly and Sarah Enskat, Thad Varga and great grandchildren River Enskat-Costeas and Tyler and Areell Varga. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Ridgeway...
William "Bill" P. Clancy
Dec 28, 2023
Bill, age 57, died Thursday morning, December 28, 2023 following a two year battle with cancer. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and friends.
Bill, the son of Harry K. and Patricia A. (Coghlan) Clancy, was born in Battle Creek on January 23, 1966; he was a lifetime area resident and a 1984 graduate of Gull Lake...
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