All Obituaries

Elizabeth Jane Lacey, age 88 of Portage, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at her home. Betty was born November 6, 1931 in Grand Rapids, Michigan the daughter of Earl Miles and Anna Lillian (Ingram) Lacey. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother James E. Lacey. Betty is survived by her four sisters: Jean (Charles) Beatty, Shirley (Norman) Collins, Ruth (Bill) Nalley and Linda Hart; sister in law: Dianna Lacey; eleven nieces and nephews and eighteen great-nieces and...

Ellen M Duncan of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away in Dawsonville, Georgia at the age of 94. Ellen was born on July 3, 1925 to Arthur and Catherine Klaas of Battle Creek, Michigan. Ellen graduated from Central High School in 1943. Shortly after graduation she joined the staff at Percy Jones Hospital in the Patient Liaison office and remained there through 1947. Ellen moved with her daughter Sue to Okinawa, Japan in 1952 and worked as a clerk typist for the Ryukyus Command until their return...

John Lewis Wagner, age 91, of Sebring, Florida, and a long-time resident of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away June 26, 2020. John had a zest for life and service to others.  He was born January 18, 1929 in Effort, Pennsylvania as the son of Edward and Helen (Weiss) Wagner. He graduated from Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania in May of 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. John owned a Battle Creek area construction company for 36 years and retired...

Stephen E. Denney, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 25, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Lloyd W. and Isabell Helen (Ryder) Denney. Steve served in the U.S. Army from February 1968 until his honorable discharge in February of 1970. He received two Purple Hearts, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Air Medal during his tour...

Martha L. Moss, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on May 25, 2020 at the Laurels of Galesburg.  She was born on April 30, 1938 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Beulah (Alexander) Morehead.  Martha was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956, then worked doing secretarial jobs for various companies in the area.  She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds, riding motorcycles, and had a love for cats and dogs.  She...

Charles Dean Hewitt, age 58 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15,2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born February 6, 1962 to David L. and Helen M. Hewitt. Charles was born and raised in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Upon graduation he worked in the janitorial field and later worked at the Roma Café and the Griffin Grill and Pub as a busboy and dishwasher. His interests related to camping, going to Cedar Point, family...

Noel Roger Patenaude, 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away June 29, 2020. Born December 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Conrad J. Patenaude and Theresa (Marchand).  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda (Hall) and his daughter Brandy Hulett (Brian) of Raymore Missouri; sisters Rochelle Mika and Elaine Weaver; brothers Conrad J. (Doreen) and Kevin (Kimberly) and many nieces and nephews Noel retired after 30 years at General Motors, loved his Corvette Club of Battle...

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Cremation has taken place, no services scheduled at this time.

Geraldine E. “Gerry” Mullen, age 91, of Battle Creek, took her final journey with our Lord on this Earth to join her loved ones on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Geraldine “Gerry” Mercier Mullen, the second child born to Edmond and Irene (Rochefort) Mercier on March 22, 1929 at home on the Garden Peninsula. Gerry attended the Puffy Creek one room school and received her GED from Manistique High School. She would also complete her Nurses Aide training a few years later....