Obituaries
Dorothy T. Humphreys
Oct 3, 2025
Dorothy T. Humphreys, 94, of Delton, died October 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born August 4, 1931, in Dallas, PA, to John and Emma Thomas. She graduated high school and went on to marry Donald Humphreys on September 3, 1949. The couple eloped when they were 18 to Wilson, North Carolina, and enjoyed 61 years of marriage...
Clyde L. Penny
Oct 3, 2025
Clyde Lamar Penny was born in Piedmont, Alabama, to Ella Belle Smith and Lon Thomas Penny. He moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, before being drafted into the United States Army, where he served honorably from 1957 to 1959.
After his service, Clyde built a lifelong career at Michigan Paper Board Company. As a millwright for more than four decades, he was...
Judy Marie Hoolsema
Oct 2, 2025
Judy Marie Hoolsema, age 66, of Delton, MI, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Born with a heart of gold and an adventure-filled spirit, Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a faith-filled Christian whose generous and supportive nature touched everyone she met.
For many years, Judy served as a dedicated Legal Secretary at the...
Larissa N. Griffith
Oct 1, 2025
With profound sorrow, her family announces the passing of our dear Larissa on October 1, 2025, from complications of Ewing’s Sarcoma. Larissa was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on August 18, 1982 to Brenda F. (Miller) Lauer and Richard S. Lauer, Jr. and attended Gull Lake Schools. During her school days, she played basketball, spent summers at Girl Scout camp, and...
Mark Evans Tschupp
Oct 1, 2025
Mark Evans Tschupp, age 72, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025.
Mark was born in Elkhart, Indiana on October 27, 1952 the son of Geroge and Mary Jane (Park) Tschupp and graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School. He faithfully served as a member of the United States Army and worked at American Fibrit and Johnson Controls for...
Jack W. McGovern, Sr.
Sep 30, 2025
John W. “Jack” McGovern, 77, of Richland, died September 30, 2025. Jack was born November 16, 1947 in Cheboygan, MI to Patrick and Merle (Shessia) McGovern. He graduated from high school and then served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his time in the military Jack worked as a truck driver, both over the road and most...
Ronald Edward McLeod
Sep 29, 2025
Ronald “Red” Edward McLeod
September 24, 1953 – September 29, 2025
Battle Creek, Michigan
Just five short months after the passing of his wife of forty-five years, best friend, and love of his life, Jan, Ron “Red” McLeod joined her on September 29, 2025, surrounded by love and the music he cherished most.
Born September 24, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Patricia Rutledge...
Jo Ann (Willbur) McVicker
Sep 27, 2025
Jo Ann (Willbur) McVicker, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home with her family at her side on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Jo Ann was born August 27, 1937, in Bronson, Michigan, the daughter of Merle and Oma (Rench) Willbur. She grew up living on the bay at Gull Lake. Jo Ann was a 1955 graduate of Richland High...
Stephen Michael Horihan
Sep 26, 2025
Stephen Michael "Steve" Horihan, age 78 of Hastings, peacefully went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday morning, September 26, 2025.
Steve was the creator of the gun mailbox in front of Freedom Firearms. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, 100% disabled. He was a carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a proud union iron worker....
Donald R. Miller
Sep 25, 2025
Donald R. Miller, 85, of Battle Creek, died September 25, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born August 5, 1940, in Detroit, MI to Kenneth and Mary (Bowie) Miller. He attended Detroit Cody High School graduating in 1958. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Central Michigan University and his Ph.D. in Education from Michigan...
Karen A. Logan
Sep 25, 2025
Karen A. Logan, 81, of Richland, passed away September 25, 2025. Karen was born December 11, 1943, in Hillsdale, MI to Vincent and Mary (Graham) Nichols. She graduated from Edwardsburg High School as class valedictorian in 1961 and went on to get her bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1965. She worked at The Upjohn Company as a computer...
Arlene Mazo
Sep 24, 2025
Frances “Arlene” Mazo, 78, of Battle Creek, died September 24, 2025. Arlene was born April 11, 1947 in Cleveland, OH to William and Helen (Swinford) Maxfield. She graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1965 and went onto marry Gerald “Jerry” Mazo in 1981. The couple had 5 children together. Arlene and Gerald enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas together and going...
William D. "Bill" Feasel
Sep 17, 2025
William David Feasel, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 at the age of 82.
Born to Lloyd and Garlene (Behnke) Feasel on August 25, 1943, Bill learned the value of hard work early. His very first job was alongside his dad at Ideal Heating, followed by the family owned business of Bill’s Bait Shop...
Rock Edward Staib
Sep 16, 2025
Rock Edward “Rocky” Staib, age 68 of Battle Creek unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on July 21, 1957, the oldest of his twin brother, Michael Staib, by nine minutes, to James Alfred and Elinor Jean (McCauley) Staib. Rock graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. He was a machine operator and...
Timothy Alan Lawrence
2025
Timothy Alan Lawrence, 51, found his peace August 30, 2025. Born in Kalamazoo on February 11, 1974, he lived and played in Richland, Augusta, and Byron Center.
An avid outdoorsman, he could often be found on a lake or in the forest. He knew the best and worst fishing holes, and he could tell you where the largest deer should be....
Kim Rae Raymond
Sep 15, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Kim Rae Raymond share her passing on Monday, September 15, 2025 at the age of 69 from cancer. Kim was born in Battle Creek, MI, on September 27, 1955, as the youngest of four children to Dor and Violet VanWormer.
Kim was predeceased by her husband, Michael Raymond, whom she married in...
Michael Dale "Mike" Leatherman
Sep 15, 2025
Michael Dale Leatherman, 78, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 4, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Mike was the eldest son of Lois and Dale Leatherman.
Mike married Latricia Ann Gilmore on October 30, 1965. Together, they built a life in Barry County (Lacey, MI). He was a devoted...
John Henry Yonker
Sep 13, 2025
John Yonker, age 92, of Delton, MI, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, a moment he anticipated with deep faith and confidence.
Born in Sioux City, Iowa, on May 5, 1933, John was the youngest of five children to Peter and Hendrika (nee Waanders) Yonker. His...
Steven I. Cutler
Sep 13, 2025
Steven I. Cutler “Grandpa Santa”, age 71, of Kalamazoo, died Saturday morning, September 13, 2025 at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born in Kalamazoo on May 26, 1954, the son of Ira Alonzo and Doris Eileen (Epsy) Cutler. Steven graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 1972 and worked for many years with Checker Motors,...
Karl King Behnke
Sep 12, 2025
Karl King Behnke, 78, of Marshall passed away Friday evening, September 12, 2025, at Rose Arbor Place, Kalamazoo. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 22, 1946, the son of Franklin F. and Nancy Larene (King) Behnke. Karl graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1965 and continued his education at Western Michigan University, receiving a...
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