Obituaries
Mary Jean (Jones) Ellis
Apr 4, 2026
Mary Jean (Jones) Ellis, 74, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the Laurels of Bedford on April 4, 2026.
Mary Jean Jones was born May 16, 1951, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert Earl and Beverly Jean (Tedrow) Jones. She grew up in Battle Creek, attended St. Philip Catholic Schools, and later earned her GED....
Donald Everett Larkin
Apr 3, 2026
Donald Everett Larkin was born on May 3, 1940 in Gratiot County, Michigan to Richard and Doris Larkin, the second of five sons. He passed away suddenly from natural causes in his home on April 3, 2026 at the age of 85.
A year after graduating from Midland High School in 1958, he joined the US Air Force, serving for four...
Nick Duane Harvey
Apr 3, 2026
Nick Duane Harvey, born May 21, 1981, to Edward Harvey and the late Jeannie Cosgrove, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Nick was a man who lived life with passion and purpose. He had a deep love for his family, cars and motorcycles. Nothing brought him more joy than working on engines, fishing and vacationing with his kids...
Brendan Jordan Neeley
Apr 1, 2026
Brendan was born April 7, 1997, in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Jeffery James and Karen Jean (Burghdoff) Neeley. He grew up in the Augusta / Gull Lake area and was a 2015 graduate of Gull Lake High School. Brendan attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Michigan State University. He was employed as a Front Desk Receptionist at the Sherman...
Katherine Lea "Kathy" Thornton
Apr 1, 2026
Katherine Lea ‘Kathy’ Thornton, age76, passed away on Wednesday, April 1 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Kathy was born February 2, 1950, in Community Hospital, Battle Creek, Michigan, the loving daughter of Junior Burdette and Frances Ann (Gardner/Wilber) Thornton.
She attended the Battle Creek Public Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She earned her...
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Jorgensen
Mar 31, 2026
Jacqueline Lee “Jackie” Jorgensen, 76, went to Heaven to be with her parents and the Lord on March 31, 2026.
Jackie was born July 26, 1949, in Traverse City, Michigan. She resided in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin until 1966, when she moved with her family to Battle Creek, Michigan and attended Battle Creek Public Schools and Goodwill Training.
The daughter of Douglas and...
Susan Helene Watts
Mar 30, 2026
Susan Helene Watts, age 84, died Monday, March 30, 2026. Sue was born June 14, 1941 in Battle Creek, MI to Howard and Madelyn (Moore) Watts. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, class of 1959. Following high school, Sue graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Kansas. Sue...
Terry Lee Tenney
Mar 29, 2026
Terry Lee Tenney, 80, longtime resident of South Bend, Indiana, died the evening of March 29, 2026, in Battle Creek, Michigan. He was recently under the care of family and passed away peacefully surrounded by them.
Terry was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, August 23, 1945, the second of five sons of Elmer and Lewella (Wright) Tenney. A 1963 graduate of...
Bruce Bond
Mar 29, 2026
Bruce Bond passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 29, surrounded by the love that defined his life. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.
Bruce was preceded in death by his mother, Muriel Bond (Baker); his father, Harold Bond; and his brothers, Bill Bond and Richard Bond.
He is survived by...
Peter John "Pete" Beguhl
Mar 28, 2026
Pete, age 63, died peacefully Saturday evening, March 28, 2026 at Sue’s Loving Care, Kalamazoo, MI, after surviving with Parkinson’s for 12 years.
Pete, the son of Dean D. and Norma J. (Smith) Beguhl (both former employees of Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home), was born on November 8, 1962 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota.
Pete attended Roberts Wesleyan College in New York,...
Lois Annabelle Martin
Mar 27, 2026
Lois A. Martin of Paw Paw, MI died March 27, 2026, at the age of 97. Lois was born in Kalamazoo, MI on March 14,1929. As a child she lived with her family on the Upjohn farms of Richland, where she did various jobs, especially attending and working with horses. After graduating from Richland High School in 1947, she was...
Eric Geoffrey Darscheid
Mar 27, 2026
Eric G. Darscheid of Richland, age 61, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, and “slipped the surly bonds of earth to touch the face of God.”
Eric was born February 7, 1965, to John Michael and Charlene M. (Hayes) Darscheid. He shared his birthday with his dad. Eric was raised in Flint, Michigan, where he...
Robert Earl Culp
Mar 26, 2026
Robert Earl Culp, 70, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife and family on March 26, 2026. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Robert “Bob” was born on September 7, 1955, to Leon and Maxine Culp and had 5 siblings. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and...
Ralph E. Stacey
Mar 25, 2026
Ralph Edward Stacey, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at his winter home in Lakeland, Florida. Ralph was born on July 17, 1942 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Arnold Floyd and Rena Tillie (Gernaat) Stacey. He was the oldest of ten children.
He joined the US Army on November 5, 1962. He attended Airborne...
Daniel Stephen Comben Frank
Mar 24, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Stephen Comben Frank, age 35 of Richland passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He was born in Williamsburg, Virginia on June 22, 1990, the son of Stephen “Steve” and Margaret “Maggie” (Comben) Frank and graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 2008. Dan was a genius when it came to computers and enjoyed building networks...
Michael L. Lockwood
Mar 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Michael Lynn Lockwood, 70, of Galesburg, MI.
Mike was born September 2, 1955 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Donald Lockwood, Sr. (Dolores) and Evelyn (Morley) Lockwood. He was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend to many including several nieces and nephews and always willing...
David Bouwkamp
Mar 23, 2026
David Bouwkamp, age 71, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born November 1, 1954, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Fred and Alberta (Windemuller) Bouwkamp. Dave earned his associates degree and worked at D&W Food Centers for 30 years in a variety of retail leadership positions.
On January 20th, 1989, he married...
Ann R. Stovall
Mar 23, 2026
Ann R. Stovall, 82, of Battle Creek, died March 23, 2026. Ann was born on April 19, 1943 in New York to Earl Wayne and Dorothy (Lawler) Rickenbach. She graduated from college with a nursing degree and was a dedicated registered nurse in the area for many years.
Ann had a huge heart. When she wasn’t caring for patients, she was...
Jeanette Cecile Gagnon
Mar 23, 2026
Jeanette Cecile Gagnon of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. Born on November 24, 1938, in Kankakee, IL, the second eldest of five daughters to Raymond and Annette (Rivard) Beauclerc, Jeanette grew up in Union Hill, IL, and graduated from Reddick High School in 1956, where she was a majorette and enjoyed an active social life....
Clara Kreinbring
Mar 22, 2026
Clara Kreinbring, 81, of Portage, died March 22, 2026. Clara was born January 12, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to Edward and Norma (Sesplankis) Giuffre. Clara received an associate’s degree in accounting and worked in accounts receivable for several years. In her younger years she enjoyed quilting and sewing. But over the last few years the most important activity for her...
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