Obituaries

Doris L. Reichert

Doris L. Reichert

Apr 2, 2022

Doris L. Reichert, 84, of Battle Creek, died April 2, 2022. Doris was born May 26, 1937 in Hillsdale, MI to Lee and Gertrude (Turner) Cook. She graduated high school and married Leonard Reichert June 24, 1956. Doris worked as a nurse's aide for many years at Community Hospital while her first two children were young and then went to...

Tony France

Tony France

Apr 2, 2022

Tony France, age 49 of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1972 to his parents Ronald and Molly France. Tony married the "Love of His Life" in 1998 in Battle Creek, Michigan.Tony is remembered as a very goofy and loving man. He always knew how to make people laugh. He was...

Douglas Wray "Doug" Marshall

Douglas Wray "Doug" Marshall

Mar 31, 2022

Douglas Wray "Doug" Marshall, age 77, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 31, 2022.Doug was born in Ottawa Ontario, Canada on August 28, 1944, the son of the late Wray Irwin and June (Paul) Marshall. Moving to the United States as a small boy, he graduated from Portage Central High School in 1963. Upon graduation, he...

Robert George Randels

Robert George Randels

Mar 31, 2022

Robert G. RandelsOn September 14, 2021, Robert George Randels' spirit soared to the heavens. Left behind to mourn and to recall wonderful memories of times together are his wife and life partner of 44 years, Ginger Hentz, son David Randels (Sara), grandchildren Auden and Oliver of Williamston, sisters Barbara Cooper (Jack) of Interlochen and Joan Miller of Tecumseh, brother Richard...

Terri Ann White

Terri Ann White

Mar 29, 2022

Terri Ann White, age 44, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born on April 23,1977, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Rebecca Cady.Terri Ann was very generous and loving, considering everyone family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand in any way...

Julian Mansfield

Julian Mansfield

Mar 25, 2022

Julian Michael Mansfield, age 8, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 25, 2022. He was born on November 19, 2013 to loving parents, Kelsey Cronkite and Travis Haskins. Julian was and forever will remain the absolute best big brother to his siblings, Urijah, Giovanni, Nova and Khloe. Not only did he love being a big brother but...

Jerry L. Mcghan

Jerry L. Mcghan

Mar 25, 2022

Jerry L. McGhan, 75, of Battle Creek, was born April 25, 1946 and passed away in Battle Creek, MI on March 25, 2022 peacefully at home in the care of his niece Tania Titus. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emmajean Bigelow and his father, Nial McGhan; a brother, Arthur McGhan and a sister, Alice Damon. Jerry is...

Anna "Marie" Wendzel

Anna "Marie" Wendzel

Mar 25, 2022

Anna "Marie" (VanDrasek) Wendzel, age 90, of Richland reached her heavenly home on March 25, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born in Watervliet, Michigan, on May 20, 1931, the daughter of Adolph "Ake" and Marien (Yates) VanDrasek. Marie graduated from Watervliet High School with the class of 1949. As a wife, mother, and homemaker, she loving...

Angela Kay (Smith) Clear

Angela Kay (Smith) Clear

Mar 24, 2022

Angela Kay (Smith) Clear, age 51, of Battle Creek, passed away suddenly on March 24, 2022.Angie was born in Battle Creek on September 15, 1970 to William Cornwell and Kathrine Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Ashley Gaw, Kristina Torres, Brittney Gerber, Kaitlynn Brust and her son, Brandon Smith; grandchildren, Alexandria, Michael, Monica, Arya, Sabrina, Kaylee, Adrian, Alliana, Esmeralda,...

Mary Lou VanHuysen

Mary Lou VanHuysen

Mar 24, 2022

Mary Lou VanHuysen, age 92, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Mary Lou was born in Battle Creek on June 3, 1929, the daughter of Miles and Marjorie E. (Hope) Campbell. She had a great love for children and was lovingly known as "Miss Mary Lou" by the children she adored at Westlake...

Robin Rae Ivens

Robin Rae Ivens

Mar 24, 2022

Robin Rae Ivens, age 57, of Hastings, MI passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2022. Robin was born in Battle Creek on November 16, 1964, the daughter of Scott and Judy (Long) Orr and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School.She is survived by her two children, Bill (Ashley) Orr, Abby (Brenden Vaden) Ivens, her sisters Rhona (Jerry Lynch) Moody...

Sandra K. Holstrom

Sandra K. Holstrom

Mar 23, 2022

Sandra K. Holstrom, age 67, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born in Alexandria, Virginia on August 6, 1954, the daughter of Dale R. and Ruby B. (Williams) Antes. Sandra retired in 2009 after more than 30 years with Calhoun County.Sandra was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Ronald...

Harley Gillett

Harley Gillett

Mar 22, 2022

Harley E. Gillett, age 90, of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He was born on August 28, 1931 to parents Forrest and Grace Gillett. Harley married the "Love of His Life" on August 6, 1955 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He made a life for his family as a College professor at Macomb...

Darrell D. Crose

Darrell D. Crose

Mar 20, 2022

Darrell D. Crose, Sr., 68, of Battle Creek, died March 20, 2022. Darrell was born July 30, 1953 in Detroit, MI to Richard and Barbara (Bennett) Crose. He served his country honorably in the United States Army before working various jobs, his favorite being a truck driver. He loved fishing, building model cars, working on cars, but most of all,...

Tom Hudon

Tom Hudon

Mar 17, 2022

Tom Hudon, age 70, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was born in Battle Creek on May 18, 1951, the son of Jerry Hudon and Marye Davis. Jerome worked most of his life as a machinist for Union Pump for 33 Years then at Schupan, where he retired from in 2018.Jerome was an avid Harley...

William J. Stout

William J. Stout

Mar 17, 2022

William J. "Billy" Stout, Jr., 68, of Battle Creek, died March 17, 2022. Billy was born January 28, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM to William and Helen Stout. He graduated high school and worked as a tool and die maker for many years. Billy loved anything to do with cars. He also enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and...

James Beadle

James Beadle

Mar 17, 2022

James E Beadle, 86, Passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Jim was born on August 9, 1935, in Augusta, Michigan, the son of Lewella and James Lindemuth (Stepfather). On February 7, 1959, Jim married Jacqueline (Jackie) Buck.Jim was a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. Jim attended Galesburg-Augusta High School and graduated in 1954. After high school Jim enlisted...

Thomas C. Poyer

Thomas C. Poyer

Mar 17, 2022

If you are reading this, it means my life's journey has come to an end. Hastened by "The Big C". I was a lifelong resident of Bellevue. I was born to Eugene "Jeep" and Betsy (nee Hall) Poyer on July 1, 1958. I attended Bellevue Schools and hold degrees from Kellogg Community College. I married my beautiful wife, Denise (Brush)...

Irma Yager

Irma Yager

Mar 16, 2022

Irma Yager, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Born October 17, 1921, to loving parents, Dayton & Tillie Bunce of Edmore, Michigan, Irma was an identical twin and one of 16 siblings. On New Year's Eve 1946 she wed N. Gordon Yager and they were married nearly 67 years, until Gordon's death in 2013.Irma lived a purpose-driven life,...

Sharon K. Hoyt

Sharon K. Hoyt

Mar 16, 2022

Sharon K. Hoyt, 83, of Battle Creek, died March 16, 2022. Sharon was born September 24, 1938 in Battle Creek to Bryson and Irene (Stringham) Dean. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and later went on to work at the Kellogg Company for 23 years. Sharon loved animals of all kinds. She especially enjoyed feeding and watching the...