Obituaries
Richard Duane McGee
Dec 7, 2023
Richard "Dick" McGee, 79 of Galesburg, Michigan, died peacefully at home with his family at his side, on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Dick was born December 28, 1943, in Battle Creek, Michigan to John and Mildred (Davis) McGee. He grew up in Hickory Corners, was a 1962 graduate of W. K. Kellogg Consolidated High School and earned an Associate Degree...
Laura M. Wilcox
Dec 7, 2023
Laura M. Wilcox, 98, of Battle Creek, died December 7, 2023. Laura was born August 23, 1925 in Marcellus, MI to Fred and Gertrude (Mellen) Hartman. She graduated from Marcellus High School.
Laura was a former member of First Congregational Church, past president of the PTA for Dudley Elementary and Northwestern Junior High School. She was on the executive board of...
Jane I. Skillman
Dec 6, 2023
Jane I. Skillman, 87, of Hastings, died December 6, 2023. Jane was born March 11, 1936 in Adrian, MI to Fay and Bertha (Logan) Handy. Jane grew up in Adrian where she was a 1954 graduate of Adrian High School. She then graduated from Stautzenberger Business College in Toledo, OH. She came to Battle Creek after her marriage to William...
Martha "Marty" (Powers) Schimmelpfenneg
Dec 5, 2023
Martha “Marty” Powers Schimmelpfenneg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on December 5, 2023, at the age of 84 surrounded by her most cherished. Although her lengthy and courageous battle against Lewy body dementia affected her memory as time went on, Marty always knew she was loved.
Marty was surrounded by love from birth. Born in Boston on...
Tolbert "Toby" Criswell
Dec 5, 2023
Tolbert R. “Toby” Criswell, age 85, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born in Lebanon, Tennessee on December 20, 1937, the son of Wilson Criswell and Sarah Fields, and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army. In 2002, Toby retired from the Grand Trunk Western Railroad/Canadian National...
Mary Jane (Sootsman) Quartermaine
Dec 5, 2023
Mary Jane (Sootsman) Quartermaine, 78, of Richland Township and formerly of Hickory Corners and Battle Creek, MI died peacefully with her family at her side, at Rose Arbor Hospice, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Mary Jane was born August 10, 1945, at the former Community Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Elmer Norbert and Marjorie Ann (Wasson) Sootsman....
Tim Mendez
Dec 4, 2023
Timothy L. “Tim” Mendez, age 55 of Battle Creek, went home to be with Jesus on Monday morning, December 4, 2023, with his wife and family by his side. He was born in Battle Creek on May 30, 1968, the son of Myrtle Vaughn William and Ben Mendez Sr.
Tim married his loving wife, Brenda in Battle Creek on October 24,...
Elton "Lynn" Smalley
Dec 2, 2023
Elton “Lynn” Smalley, age 80 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, December 2, 2023. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on August 29, 1943, the son of Vernon Lynn and Georgia B. (Gill) Smalley. Lynn received his Bachelor’s Degree from Defiance College in 1965 and served more than 35 years with the Federal Government, retiring from the...
Linda L. Terry
Dec 1, 2023
Linda L. Terry, 73, of Rockford, MI and formerly of Battle Creek, died December 1, 2023. Linda was born September 12, 1950 in Battle Creek to Lloyd and Jean (Siefke) Terry, Sr. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1968 and went on to Michigan State University, where she graduated with two Master’s Degrees. Linda was a teacher for 40...
Natalie Ann Bond-Smith
Dec 1, 2023
Natalie Ann Bond-Smith, age 40, of Battle Creek sadly passed away Friday morning, December 1, 2023 at the Centrica Rose Arbor Place. She was born in Battle Creek on January 24, 1983, the daughter of Michael P. Bond and Kimberly A. Stout and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Natalie owned & operated the Just Breathe Salon in Battle...
Mary Ann Hull
Nov 30, 2023
Mary Ann Hull, 76, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023. Mary was born June 2, 1947 in Battle Creek to Joseph and Vera (Lewis) Hilton. She worked at Meijer’s for many years as a cashier and customer service clerk, as well as the service desk for Sunshine Toyota and Haggin Wimberly Ford dealerships. She was a member of AARP and...
Barbara Lea (Hinds) Lee
Nov 29, 2023
Barbara Lea (Hinds) Lee, July 12, 1954 - November 29, 2023
On November 29, 2023, Barbara Lea Lee went to live forever with her best friend and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Barbara Lea Hinds was born at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD, July 12, 1954, to Earl Wendell Hinds and Betty Lou (Rhinard) Hinds. She lived most of her childhood...
LeRoy Dean Clark
Nov 29, 2023
LeRoy Dean “Roy” Clark, age 78, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday morning, November 29, 2023. He was born in Evart, Michigan on April 18, 1945, the son of LeRoy L. and Jane (Davis) Clark. Roy faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army during Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart...
Mary Jones (Strole) Bowen
Nov 27, 2023
Mary Jones Bowen (Strole) of Battle Creek, MI passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1939 and went to heaven at 84. Mary had a fulfilling life. Her warm and friendly nature made every encounter with her an enjoyable experience.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Walter Bowen, her daughter Lisa...
Robert S. "Bob" McKinney
Nov 26, 2023
Robert S. “Bob” McKinney, age 91, of Richland passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, November 26, 2023. He was born in Manistique, Michigan on March 1, 1932, the son of Randal and Gladys (Cardinal) McKinney and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army.
Bob married Mary Dunn on July 18, 1979; she survives. He is...
Colleen Greenhoe
Nov 26, 2023
Colleen Kay Greenhoe, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away November 26, 2023. Colleen was born September 21, 1946, in Charlotte, MI to Robert and Helen (Keith) Rockwell. She married Jerry Greenhoe on August 13, 1966. They were married for 43 years. She loved to knit, crochet and shop online. She treasured her many trips to Disney World and NASCAR races...
Patricia Figueroa
Nov 23, 2023
Patricia "Pat" Figueroa, 67, of La Puente, CA, passed away on November 23, 2023 in Battle Creek, MI. She was born on November 21, 1956.Pat is survived by her daughters Angela Habelitz (Matthew) and Linda Stone, as well as her grandchildren Audrey Burbank (Abraham), Madysen Habelitz, Branden Saari, Jacen Saari, Sarah Habelitz, and great-grandchildren Jackson Burbank, Ruby Burbank, and Parker...
Larry Steven Towery
Nov 23, 2023
Larry Steven Towery, age 46 of Battle Creek sadly died unexpectedly on Thursday morning, November 23, 2023 at Bronson Battle Creek.
Larry was born in Battle Creek on December 7, 1976, the son of Larry E. and Susan D. (Eberhard) Towery. He attended Bellevue Public Schools and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Larry...
Gordon O. Fitzgerald
Nov 19, 2023
Gordon O. Fitzgerald, 85, of Battle Creek, died November 19, 2023. Gordon was born August 26, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI to Orville and Escelie (Bodine) Fitzgerald. He graduated from Spring Arbor University where he was a decorated runner. He also ran and won medals for Robert Wesleyan University. Gordon moved to Battle Creek and started his career at the...
Raymond Richard Sikkenga
Nov 19, 2023
Raymond Richard Sikkenga, 89, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Villa of Winston in Marshall, Michigan.
Raymond was born on August 16th, 1934, to parents Henry L. and Helen P. (Reed) Sikkenga in Kalamazoo Ml. Raymond graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1954 and went on to graduate with a BA from Western...
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