Obituaries

Dickman Yee

Dickman Yee

Jan 18, 2022

Dickman Yee, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Battle Creek.He was born on June 30, 1958 in San Francisco, California and adopted by his parents, Chee Yee and Hom Gook Yep. He was a fireman, a truck driver, and a school bus driver. He was also a driver for the Drum and Fife Corps. Dickman enjoyed...

Christopher J. "Chris" Inman

Christopher J. "Chris" Inman

Jan 18, 2022

Christopher J. Inman age 64, known to friends and family as Chris, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 18th. A long-time resident of Augusta, Chris was born on October 8th, 1957 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; the loving son of Lyle and Rosemond "Rosie" (Butler) Inman. Chris graduated from Gull Lake High School in the class of 1975 and went on to have...

Ronald Dale "Ron" Moss

Ronald Dale "Ron" Moss

Jan 17, 2022

Ronald Dale "Ron" Moss, 83, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident died peacefully with his family at his side, on Monday, January 17, 2022.Ron was born October 3, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Ralph D. and Margaret J. (Brown) Moss. He was a 1957 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He grew up working at his...

Clifford James Riker

Clifford James Riker

Jan 16, 2022

Clifford J. Riker, 87, of Battle Creek, died January 16, 2022. Clifford was born April 8, 1934 to Leo Horr and Rose Darling. He worked many years at the Kellogg Company before retiring as the maintenance supervisor in 1995. Clifford loved bowling, snowmobiling and building model planes and cars. He also enjoyed building engines for street rods and even made...

Jesse "Buster" Jenkins

Jesse "Buster" Jenkins

Jan 15, 2022

Jesse O. "Buster" Jenkins, 76, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord January 15, 2022. Jesse was born October 16, 1945 in Battle Creek to James and Mae (Angell) Jenkins. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver and the VA for 16 years. Jesse loved watching...

Shari K. Mcallister

Shari K. Mcallister

Jan 14, 2022

Shari K. McAllister, 69, of Battle Creek, died January 14, 2022. Shari was born May 27, 1952 in Battle Creek to Roy and Patricia (Cosgrove) Bond. Shari retired from the State of Michigan, Circuit Court Probation. Shari is survived by her son, Timothy (Barbara) McAllister; her father and step-mother, Roy & Patricia Bond; two sisters, Shawn (Patrick) Williams and Salli...

Terrie Conroy

Terrie Conroy

Jan 14, 2022

Terrie Conroy, age 58, Passed away in her home on Thursday, January 13th, 2022. Terrie was born February 8th 1963 to Charles and Eleanor Garfield. She retired from her career as a pipe fitter after 25 years. Terrie was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from Lakeview high school class of '81. Terrie loved spending her free...

Samuel Samfilippo

Samuel Samfilippo

Jan 13, 2022

Samuel Samfilippo, age 100, of Hickory Corners passed away peacefully at his home on January 13, 2022. He was born in Jerome, Pennsylvania on May 18, 1921 the son of Louis and Margaret (Agnello) Samfilippo. Sam faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII and owned and operated Sam & Joe's Barber Shop in...

Harry Anthony Longon

Harry Anthony Longon

Jan 12, 2022

Harry Anthony Longon, Sr., age 64, of Albion, Michigan went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 12, 2022. Harry was born in New Iberia, Louisiana on July 28th, 1957, the son of Harry L. and Melba E. (Bourque) Longon. Harry married the "Love of His Life", Kay Joleen Nazworth in Orange, Texas on April 12, 1985;...

Michael Scott Hoenes

Michael Scott Hoenes

Jan 12, 2022

Michael Scott "Mike" Hoenes, 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan died due to COVID-19 at Bronson Battle Creek on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.Mike was born March 25, 1958 in Marshall, Michigan the son of Robert and Janet (Trine) Hoenes. Mike grew up in Pennfield and was a 1976 graduate of Pennfield High School. He earned an Associate Degree from Kellogg Community...

Abbie Leigh Weddington

Abbie Leigh Weddington

Jan 9, 2022

Abbie Leigh Weddington, age 23 of Battle Creek left this earth unexpectedly on January 9, 2022. Abbie passed away peacefully in her sleep. Abbie Leigh was born on May 5th, at 8:06 AM in 1998 to the proud mother, Donna Weddington, proud father, Brad Weddington and proud brother, Chad Stamps.Abbie was born in Battle Creek MI, but grew up in...

Harriette Ruth Griffith

Harriette Ruth Griffith

Jan 8, 2022

Harriette Ruth Griffith, age 93, of Hickory Corners, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born to Harry and Ruth (Phelps) Kaier on April 29, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan.Harriette was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She graduated with a Home Economics Degree from Michigan State University, where she met the...

Robert Walter Doral

Robert Walter Doral

Jan 8, 2022

Robert W. Doral, 75 of Richland, MI passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022.Bob grew up in Rochester, MI and served honorably in the U.S. Navy (Vietnam War veteran). He married his beloved sweetheart Brenda Buban on August 23, 1975 and built a beautiful life for his family working as an automotive engineer. Bob was an avid fisherman, handyman, and...

Sara Lynn Finney-Cummins

Sara Lynn Finney-Cummins

Jan 7, 2022

Sara Lynn Finney-Cummins, 54 of Battle Creek is now free of her pain and suffering, after her courageous four year battle with cancer ended. She moved on to a new life with her Lord, as her loving family said goodbye to her at their home on Friday morning, January 7, 2022. Sara was born May 2, 1967 in Battle Creek...

Frances Jane (Robinson) Shull Brevitz

Frances Jane (Robinson) Shull Brevitz

Jan 2, 2022

Frances Jane (Robinson) Shull Brevitz, 93, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Frances (or Franny as she was affectionately known) was born on May 28, 1928, in Battle Creek to Grover and Mabel (Haight) Robinson. She was one of seven children and was a 1946 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Following high school, Franny...

Victoria "Vickie" Cooper

Victoria "Vickie" Cooper

Jan 2, 2022

Victoria "Vickie" Cooper, 68, of Battle Creek, died January 2, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Vickie was born October 30, 1953 in Battle Creek to Darwin and Eleanor (Bowers) Cable. Vickie was a big Star Trek fan, and enjoyed watching baseball. She loved interacting with the neighbors at home, and was known for her laugh. If you walked into...

Gordon Noel Mitchell

Gordon Noel Mitchell

Jan 1, 2022

Gordon Noel Mitchell, Age 90, of Hickory Corners, Michigan, Passed away Saturday, January 1st, 2022, at Borgess Medical Center.He was born July 30th, 1931, the son of Paul and Maxine Mitchell. He married the love of his life, Barbara Fennell, in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on February 11th, 1956. He retired 28 years ago from North American Van Lines.He enjoyed spending...

Patsy "Pat" Wagner

Patsy "Pat" Wagner

Dec 31, 2021

Patsy Lucille Wagner of Celina Ohio, died on December 31, 2021 at Otterbein in St. Mary's, Ohio. Prior to August of 2020, Patsy and her husband Elton resided for 20 years in Zephyrhills, Florida.She was born August 14, 1934 in Troy, MO to the late Lloyd and Lucille Simmons. On August 31, 2001 she was married to Elton Wagner who...

Charles Lebron Cook

Charles Lebron Cook

Dec 30, 2021

Charles Lebron "Chuck" Cook, 83 of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, December 30, 2021.Charles was born April 7, 1938 in Rossville, Georgia to James Claude and Frances Lennie (Gilbert) Cook. He grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he attended school until joining the U. S. Air Force. His 20-year career with...

Bruce Z. "Mr. Bearcat" Barney

Bruce Z. "Mr. Bearcat" Barney

Dec 30, 2021

Bruce Z. Barney "Mr. Bearcat"Bruce Z. Barney, 74, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, December 30th after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Battle Creek on December 6, 1947 to Robert and Olive (Zaback) Barney. Bruce attended Urbandale Elementary, Northwestern Jr. High, and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Battle Creek Central High School....