Obituaries

Jane M. Schmitt

Jane M. Schmitt

Dec 27, 2023

Jane Schmitt, 86, passed away December 27, 2023 at NorthPointe Woods after a brief illness.  She was born in Burlington, WI to Ernest and Phyllis (Martin) Sherman.  In 1960 she married David Schmitt who preceded her in death as well as her parents.  She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Stephen) Spangler, many nieces and their families and many cousins. 

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Owen Lee DeRyder

Owen Lee DeRyder

Dec 26, 2023

Owen Lee DeRyder, age 84 of Delton, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.

Owen was born in Kalamazoo on July 26, 1939, the son of the Late Leonard & Evelyn (Gibson) DeRyder.  He is survived by his wife, Madeline "Miki" Knobloch; his son, Anthony "Tony" (Tammy) DeRyder; his daughter, Penny Musser; and his...

Tami Lynn Collige

Tami Lynn Collige

Dec 23, 2023

Tami Lynn Collige, born October 18, 1963, went to her heavenly home on December 23, 2023.

Tami was the ninth child of William and Lillian Bottom. She married the love of her life, Tim Collige, in June of 1983. He survives. Tami had spinal meningitis when she was nine months old and suffered from seizures most of her life. She...

"Maggie" Margaret C. (Salp) Woodruff

"Maggie" Margaret C. (Salp) Woodruff

Dec 23, 2023

Margaret C Woodruff (Maggie) passed away December 23, 2023, with her loving family at her side. Born in Stephenson MI, a small town up north, on July 3, 1940, Maggie had a way of blending the 3rd with the 4th (and sometimes the 3rd with the Month), making a grand celebration of her Birthday always one to remember and enjoy....

Robert Lyle "Bob" Presley

Robert Lyle "Bob" Presley

Dec 22, 2023

Robert Lyle Presley, 63 of Augusta, Michigan died at home on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Bob was born May 20, 1960, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Jimmie Roland and Barbara Ann (Payne) Presley. He grew up in the Gull Lake area and was a 1978 graduate of Gull Lake High School. He retired as a member of IBEW,...

George Edward Taft

George Edward Taft

Dec 21, 2023

George Edward Taft, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Heritage Assisted Living. George was born January 13, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Donald J. and Edith M. (Nelson) Taft. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview Schools in 1958. George was an Eagle...

The Reverend James Leslie Sparks

The Reverend James Leslie Sparks

Dec 21, 2023

The Reverend James Leslie Sparks passed from this life into the next on Thursday morning, December 21, 2023.

Jim was born in New Albany, Indiana on June 19, 1946, the youngest of Howard Homer and Fern Ellen (Werts) Sparks.  He graduated in the 1964 class of New Albany High School and attended Indiana University, Warner Pacific College (Portland, OR), and...

Dorothy Ellen Cronkhite

Dorothy Ellen Cronkhite

Dec 19, 2023

Dorothy Ellen Cronkhite, age 98, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, December 19, 2023.  She was born in Wabash, Indiana on August 25, 1925, the loving daughter of Harlow and Hazel (Harden) Andridge.

Dorothy started her work in the First Evangelical United Brethren Church at the age of 7, helping her mother...

Jack L. Roy

Jack L. Roy

Dec 18, 2023

Jack L. Roy, 85, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2023.  He was born in Battle Creek on April 6, 1938, the son of Walter and Audrey (Drake) Roy. Jack graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956. He worked as a Rural Carrier at the Battle Creek Post Office for 37 years. 

Jack was...

Steven Douglas Cica, Jr.

Steven Douglas Cica, Jr.

Dec 17, 2023

Steven Douglas Cica Jr., 44, of Battle Creek died after protecting his daughter and family on December 17, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1979 to Donna (Hardy) Cica and Steven Cica. Steven grew up in Battle Creek and brought his own family up there.  Steven met his wife, Jean A. (Hoage) Cica, while working together at Koyo. They...

Veronica Jean Cica

Veronica Jean Cica

Dec 16, 2023

Veronica Jean “V” Cica, 22, of Battle Creek died protecting her children, siblings, and parents on December 16, 2023. She was born on February 1, 2001 to Steven Cica Jr. and Jean A. (Hoage) Cica. She was born and raised in Battle Creek.  Veronica enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, drawing, and baking. From the time she found out...

Devin Jarrur Everett

Devin Jarrur Everett

Dec 16, 2023

Devin Jarrur Everett, 27 of Springfield, passed away on December 16, 2023.

Devin enjoyed riding his motorcycle, music and was known as a ‘pretty boy’ who kept his shoes crispy. He loved his family and was known as a dependable friend.

He was preceded in death by his grandma, June Strong, of Battle Creek.

He leaves behind his mother, Peggy...

Hattie "Hat" Lewis

Hattie "Hat" Lewis

Dec 14, 2023

Hattie L. “Hat” Lewis, 94, of Battle Creek, died December 14, 2023.  Hat was born August 21, 1929 in Fisk, MO to Andrew and Mary (Rains) Parris.  She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and went on to work at Clark Equipment.  Hat then worked as a lab technician in food Science at the Kellogg Company when Special K...

Joan K. Kellay

Joan K. Kellay

Dec 13, 2023

Joan K. Kellay, age 84, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 13, 2023 at the Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo.  She was born in Battle Creek on March 20, 1939, the daughter of Earl R. and Thelma A. (Wine) Palmatier and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.

Joan retired from Post Credit Union in...

Larry Franklin Newell

Larry Franklin Newell

Dec 13, 2023

Larry Franklin Newell, age 68, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday evening, December 13, 2023.  He was born in Battle Creek on November 15, 1955 and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1973. Larry retired from Apria Health Care in 2022 after 39 years with the Company.  Larry was a big Detroit Tigers fan and...

Vanhazle "Pidge" Wolfersberger

Vanhazle "Pidge" Wolfersberger

Dec 11, 2023

Vanhazle “Pidge” Wolfersberger, 70, of Battle Creek, died December 11, 2023.  Pidge was born April 20, 1953 in Battle Creek to Van and Hazel (Klaus) Young.  She graduated high school and then married Russell Wolfersberger on September 11, 1971. 

Pidge enjoyed making cakes for graduations, weddings and other special occasions.  She loved bowling, gardening and working with her flowers, taking...

Christopher Paul Carus

Christopher Paul Carus

Dec 9, 2023

Christopher Paul Carus, 53, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away of lung complications on December 9, 2023, at his apartment in Battle Creek.

He was born in Battle Creek on December 24, 1969 to Yvonne M. Carus. Chris attended Battle Creek Central High School before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. Chris loved all things related to electronics, playing...

Virginia Joan Hendrickson

Virginia Joan Hendrickson

Dec 9, 2023

Virginia Joan (McCauley) Hendrickson, 92, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident, died peacefully in her sleep at NorthPointe Woods on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Virginia was born January 3, 1931, the daughter of Roch Edward and Josephine (Smith) McCauley. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Philip High School. Virginia met the love of her life, William “Bill” Gerald Hendrickson,...

Larry Kent Crandall

Larry Kent Crandall

Dec 8, 2023

Larry Kent Crandall, 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at the AC Flower House, AFC in Nashville, with family at his side, on Friday, December 8, 2023. 

Larry was born May 9, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Frank W. and Bernadine M. (Marshall) Crandall. He grew up on the family farm, attended Court Country School and...

Fred L. Whipple

Fred L. Whipple

Dec 7, 2023

Fred L. Whipple, age 71 of Augusta passed away Thursday evening, December 7, 2023.  He was born in Battle Creek on May 7, 1952, the son of Clyde F. and Edna C. (Morris) Whipple.  Fred enjoyed riding bicycles, going to garage sales, tinkering, helping others with yardwork, watching Cowboy shows, listening to old country music & was proud of his...

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