Obituaries
Walter Hans Lang
Nov 1, 2025
H. Walter Lang, 100, of Battle Creek, Michigan and formerly of Rochester Hills, Michigan, died peacefully at Pineview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, Michigan on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Walter was born Hans Walter Lang in Kell, Germany May 29, 1925, the son of Peter and Helene (Sistig) Lang. When WW I devastated the country, his father left to find work...
Kathleen Monina Foljahn
Nov 1, 2025
Kathleen Monina (Kane) Foljahn, 85, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice, with her family at her side on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Kathleen was born February 21, 1940, in Louth Village, Ireland. She was the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Kathleen Monina (Lennon) Kane. She was the second to last of eleven children and was known to...
Cynthia Irene "Cindy" Asher
Oct 31, 2025
Cynthia Irene “Cindy” Asher, 62, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, October 31, 2025.
Cindy was born in Battle Creek on April 6, 1963 to William and Barbara (Hadden) Gaw. She was a graduate of Kellogg Community College and worked for many years at Sweetwater’s Donut Mill. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren, going on vacations and...
Marcelo Capati Canlas, M.D.
Oct 29, 2025
Marcelo Capati Canlas, M.D. age 96, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, died peacefully with his daughter at his side, in Battle Creek, Michigan on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Marcelo was born on September 4, 1929, in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Carol (Horn) Canlas, whom he met while in the...
Richard D. Sampson
Oct 29, 2025
Richard D. Sampson, 81, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Anderson, Indiana died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on May 26,1944, the son of Charles and Fannie (Salyer) Sampson. He served in the 107th Ordnance Battalion of the Michigan National Guard for several years and held many jobs, including at the Kellogg Arena. Richard enjoyed...
Edward McKeny Barnett
Oct 29, 2025
This is to announce the peaceful passing of Edward McKeny Barnett, 98, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Ed was born in Russell, Kentucky to Harry T. and Elizabeth (McKeny) Barnett, attending Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Asbury College and his master’s from...
David Michael Green
Oct 28, 2025
David Michael Green, 76, of Bedford Twp, died on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 in Scottsdale, AZ, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on Sept 11, 1949, the oldest child of Art and Mary (Vandenberg) Green. His father died when Mike was 8 and his mom remarried and Herbert McPeake Sr. became his second dad.
Throughout his life...
Marilyn McKune
Oct 28, 2025
Marilyn (Shoecraft) (Krum) McKune of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Born May 31, 1945, in Shelby, Michigan, and raised in Fremont, Marilyn was the daughter of Ross and Virginia (Pietsch) Shoecraft. A 1963 graduate of Fremont High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1967 and later a...
Frances Arlene (Little) Wright
Oct 28, 2025
Frances Arlene Wright, 87, of Bellevue died on October 28, 2025 at home in the care of her family.
Mrs. Wright was born on March 3, 1938 in Wheelright, Kentucky to Mack Little and Lila (Tackett) Little. She attended school in Kentucky. On April 7, 1956 she married Kenneth Wright. He preceded her in death. They were married 55 years. Mrs....
Laureen Ann Beck
Oct 24, 2025
Laureen Ann Beck, a beloved teacher, mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 24, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on February 4, 1931, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Laureen lived a life that was dedicated to family, education, and service to her community.
Laureen’s educational journey began at Wyandotte High School, followed by further studies...
Lisa Lizabeth (Creekmur) Clair
Oct 23, 2025
Lisa Lizabeth (Creekmur) Clair, 65, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on February 24, 1960, Lisa lived a life filled with laughter, kindness, and devotion to her family, friends, and students.
She was the beloved daughter of Harold H. and A. Joan (Robbins) Creekmur, who preceded her in death. Lisa is survived by...
Kathleen "Kathy" Garms
Oct 23, 2025
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Garms, age 80 of Battle Creek passed away Peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at her farm home in Bedford Township. She was born in Battle Creek on March 31, 1945 to Frank W. Crandall and Bernadine M. (Marshall) Crandall. She attended Pennfield Schools her entire 12 years, starting in the one-room countryside Court School. She graduated...
Pauline (Adams) Hamady
Oct 22, 2025
Pauline (Adams) Hamady, 90 of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully in the care of her son, Emil on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Pauline was born December 29, 1934, in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Frank and Persefoni (Panagiotaro) Adams. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1952 and from Parsons Business School in 1953. Pauline was employed at the Inspection...
Patricia A. Hill
Oct 20, 2025
Patricia A. Hill, 69, of Kalamazoo, died October 20, 2025. Patricia was born April 10, 1956 in Kalamazoo to Herbert and Harriet (Jewel) Potter. She graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1974 and most recently worked at Safari Circuits, retiring after 18 years of employment as a supervisor.
Patricia loved South Haven. She was happy doing anything on or near...
Joyce Ramsey
Oct 20, 2025
Joyce Lee Ramsey, 83, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, October 20, 2025.
Joyce was born August 2, 1942 in Battle Creek to Edmund “Ted” and Emma Jeanne (Hammond) Armstrong. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. On August 19, 1962, she was united in marriage to Carlos Arnold Ramsey. Joyce was a homemaker and often volunteered at...
Larry Eugene Coy
Oct 20, 2025
Larry Eugene Coy, age 77 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born in Dowagiac, Michigan on July 16, 1948 and was the son of Russell (Martha) Coy and Pauline (Clinton) Etter. Larry attended Hastings High School and the electrical engineering program at Ohio State University. A...
Robert James "Bob" Sattler
Oct 14, 2025
Robert James “Bob” Sattler, age 79, of Kalamazoo, MI and formerly of Cleveland, OH died on Tuesday evening, October 14, 2025 with his loving family at his side.
Bob was born in Parma, OH on May 26, 1946, the son of Robert G. and Eleanor H. (Holeva) Sattler and moved to the Kalamazoo area in 2010. He was very proud of...
Juan Gabriel Rodriguez
Oct 9, 2025
Juan Gabriel “Gaby” Rodriguez, age 58, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, surrounded by the immense love of his family.
Born on March 28, 1967, Gaby lived a life full of love from those who experienced his joy. Gaby was mischievous, funny, and truly one-of-a-kind. He knew no boundaries when it came to getting what he wanted. When he...
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Maddix
Oct 7, 2025
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Maddix, 75, died October 7, 2025, in her hometown of Battle Creek, Michigan, from cancer complications after a prolonged fight.
Kathleen grew up as the oldest daughter of seven in a busy, Catholic, sports-loving family on one of the numbered streets in Lakeview. She loved spending summers up on the farm where her mom was born in the...
Catherine "Cathie" Spranger
Oct 6, 2025
Catherine Jo “Cathie” Spranger, 68, died October 6, 2025. Cathie was born September 8, 1957 in Jackson, MI to Ronald and Josie (Alexander) Grover. Cathie worked at many local restaurants in the area as a server and food prep. She married Cameron Spranger on July 29, 1999.
Cathie loved being a mother, first and foremost. She also enjoyed arts and crafts,...
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