Obituaries
James Edward Wood
Feb 4, 2026
James Edward “Jim” Wood, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Jim was born March 29, 1954 to Edward and Anne Wood. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1972. He was a well driller by trade at Wood Well Drilling, where he proudly drilled the first plastic well in Michigan. He...
Peter W. Hirsch
Feb 3, 2026
Peter W. Hirsch, 86, of Battle Creek, died February 3, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Chicago, the eldest son of Robert W. Hirsch and Agnes (Bunescu) Hirsch. Growing up in Lawton, Michigan, he attended St. Mary’s of Paw Paw and St. Joseph Seminary of Grand Rapids before graduating from Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit....
Michael Keith Sells
Feb 2, 2026
Michael Keith Sells was born June 12, 1953 and passed away February 2, 2026. He was born in Battle Creek Michigan and raised by his parents, Nel and Carl sells. He was the owner of Sells and Son Roofing for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Sells; his two sons, Shane Sells, Jami...
Steven Sang-Sang
Feb 2, 2026
Steven Sang Sang (Tawng Tun) (May 28, 1985 – February 2, 2026)
Steven Sang Sang was born on May 28, 1985, in Inginkhone Village. He was the son of the late Norbert Sang Thawng and Monica Hrin Thluai, and the seventh of eight children.
In 2000, Steven moved to Malaysia, where he later built a family with his wife, Banedeth Zung Hngel...
Cindy Jo Clemens-Bailey
Feb 2, 2026
Cynthia Jo Clemens-Bailey
August 30, 1960 - February 2, 2026
Cindy, a woman of deep song, adventurous spirit, and quiet strength, passed away on February 2, 2026. After a long and private struggle, Cindy’s weary heart has finally found the profound peace and stillness she so deserved.
Born in Angola, Indiana, to Jack and Norma Clemens, Cindy was an outgoing and vibrant child,...
Valerie O'Brien
Feb 2, 2026
Valerie O’Brien, age 92, of Gull Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. She was born Valeria Johan Geisz on May 4, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, to Peter and Isabelle (Hoppa) Geisz. She attended Dominican Catholic High School in Detroit, then attended Barry College in Miami, Florida on a music scholarship, before returning to Michigan and graduating from...
Aalesia Christine-Lee "Sissy Boo" Robinson
Feb 1, 2026
Aalesia Christine-Lee Robinson, 20 of Lansing, Went Home on February 1, 2026 peacefully in her bed. She was born in Battle Creek on October 9, 2005, the daughter of Christoper and Lonny (Wade) Robinson.
Aalesia was a Trisomy 18 Warrior. She is survived by her mother, Lonny (Herb) Griffin of Lansing and her father, Christopher (Kristin) Robinson of Lansing; bonus mom,...
Thomas Frederick Marick
Feb 1, 2026
Thomas F. Marick, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, with his family at his side, on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Tom was born December 6, 1933, in Madison, Wisconsin to Louis and Lillian E. (Blumenthal) Marick. He grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms and was a 1951 graduate of Grosse Pointe High School South. Tom...
Charles A. Crafts
Jan 30, 2026
Charles A. “Uncle Chuckie” Crafts, age 73, passed away Friday evening January 30, 2026. He was born in Battle Creek on November 1, 1952, the loving son of George and Myra (Westphal) Crafts and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School with the Class of 1971.
Chuck is survived by his sisters, Becky Burdette and Florence (Jack) Hayman; his special children,...
Danny Dale Asher
Jan 28, 2026
Danny Dale Asher, 76, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home in Cebu Philippines.
Danny was born August 31, 1949, in Leslie Kentucky, the son of Jessie and Linda (Allen) Asher. He lived in many places from Kentucky to Virginia and North Carolina. He honorably served his country in the U. S. Army. After...
Master Lee Davis
Jan 26, 2026
Master Lee Davis, 79, of Battle Creek, Michigan died Monday, January 26, 2026, at Marshall Nursing & Rehabilitation.
Master Lee Davis was born September 10, 1946, in Itta Bena, Mississippi. He was the seventh of nine children born to the union of Mary Billups and Robert Davis, Sr.
Master Lee relocated to Battle Creek in November 1953. He attended Wilson and Ann...
Nikolas Duane Gillespie Sr.
Jan 26, 2026
Nikolas Duane “Nik” Gillespie Sr., age 36, of Battle Creek passed away January 26, 2026. He was born in Battle Creek on December 25, 1989, the son of Ed and Teresa (Graham) Gillespie. Nik attended Gull Lake Schools and graduated from the Delton Kellogg Alternative School. For most of his life, he worked as a roofer. Nik loved to fish...
Janice H. Standley
Jan 26, 2026
Janice H. Standley, 88, of Climax, passed away peacefully, January 26, 2026 with her family by her side. Janice was born March 22, 1937 in Ann Arbor, MI to Carl and LaMoyne (Hall) Babcock. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and soon after married George (Joe) Morris. Together, they had five children. They were married for 28 years...
Kenneth Kline Kennedy
Jan 24, 2026
Kenneth Kline Kennedy, II
Sept. 16, 1960 – JN. 24, 2026
Kenneth, 65, of Tustin, California passed away in the comfort of his home January 24, 2026. Born on September 16, 1960, in Los Angeles County, California. He was the son of the late F. Don (Burrows) Kennedy and Beverly Lucille (Reed) Kennedy. Kenneth is survived by two half-sisters, Linda (Kennedy) Goddard...
Larry Lee Winans
Jan 23, 2026
Larry Lee Winans, 76, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, January 23, 2026.
Larry was born May 19, 1949 in Hastings to Marshall and Grace (Main) Winans. He was united in marriage to Gwendolyn Kay Spencer on July 12, 1969. Larry served his country honorably in the Army. He went on to work at Pasco Beverage for fifteen years as a...
Cherry Dawson
Jan 22, 2026
Cherry Dawson, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in Battle Creek, MI, surrounded by loved ones, after a life rich in love, purpose and meaningful friendships.
Born on July 23, along with her twin brother Garry, in Battle Creek, MI, Cherry was the daughter of Robert and Cherry Hyslop. From an early age, she demonstrated an energetic personality,...
Irene (Szumowski) Czuk
Jan 21, 2026
Irene Czuk passed away on January 21 in Tacoma, WA at the age of 88.
Irene was born on March 6, 1937 in Lwow, Poland and was a long-term resident of Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Frank and Julia Szumowski. She is reunited in death by her husband Felix Czuk. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Coleman (Portage), son...
Mary Ann Crothers
Jan 21, 2026
Mary Ann “Maryann” (Stenholm) Crothers, 91, born June 12, 1934 passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo, MI.
Maryann was the daughter of the late Albin Stenholm Sr. and Anna Domzalski Stenholm of Bedford, MI. Maryann graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1952, during which she worked at her mother’s restaurant in Bedford. Maryann met Carlton...
Robert Edward Wedel
Jan 20, 2026
Robert (Bob) Edward Wedel, 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 after a brief illness.
Bob was born in Battle Creek on September 1, 1950 to parents Clarence William (Bill) Wedel Jr. and Margaret Pauline (Polly) née Barney.
After high school graduation from Battle Creek Central in 1968, Bob was drafted into the United States Army where...
Judith L. "Judy" Melvin
Jan 20, 2026
Judith Lynn Melvin passed away peacefully at home with family on January 20, 2026 at the age of 86. Judy was born December 31, 1939 in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Dale M. and Ada (Darby) Smith. She graduated from Valparaiso University in 1961 and was married that summer to Leigh Melvin. She taught English in Portage, IN, prior to...
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