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Rebecca Burgess
Jan 22, 2026
BAXTER CHAPEL-Rebecca Ann Burgess, a beloved community member and cherished family matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home in Livingston, Tennessee on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 27, 1946, in Silver Point, Tennessee, she was a proud native of this small town before moving to Battle Creek, Michigan in 1965. In 2021, she...
Roger Dean Sweet
Dec 19, 2025
Roger Dean Sweet, age 93, passed away on December 19, 2025 to join the angelic choir in heaven. He most likely became the director and is diligently working to improve every note and enunciation of every syllable correctly. Roger was born on August 18, 1932 in Lake Orion, Michigan to Kenneth and Evelyn Sweet. He spent his younger years there...
Larry C. Lankerd
Jan 14, 2026
Larry C. Lankerd, 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Brookdale Battle Creek. He was born on June 26, 1935, in Rutland Township, Michigan, to Claude and Naoma (Bidelman) Lankerd. Larry graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1953, where he excelled as an All-Conference and All-State swimmer. He worked at the Kellogg Company for...
Thomas Roy Hood
Jan 26, 2026
Graveside services will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
Dolores A. Cason
Jan 26, 2026
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services.
Robert Wigent
Jan 24, 2026
Robert George Wigent (Bob), age 91, was born on September 14, 1934, and passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, he leaves behind a legacy of caring and originality.
Bob was united in marriage to Carol G Martin on March 15, 2003, and moved to Battle Creek. Sundays would usually find...
Kenneth Champagne
Jan 22, 2026
Cremation to take place and Fort Custer National Cemetery Services are scheduled.
Norma W. Holczman
Jan 21, 2026
Died on January 21, 2026, in Battle Creek. Norma was born on November 21, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Norman and Lillian (Seward) Bailey. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Comstock High School. Norma worked as a server at Howard Johnson’s, Denny’s and Bob Evans. She married Robert Holczman in 1983, he survives....
Patricia Anne Ward
Jan 18, 2026
Patricia Anne (Ewles) Ward, age 84 of Battle Creek, passed peacefully from this earth on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Patricia was born July 28, 1941to Irvine and Florentine (Furguson) Ewles in Hillsdale, Michigan. Patty joined siblings Howard, Janis, Daryl and in due course, Dana. She lived in Hillsdale, Michigan; Bryan, Ohio and Garden City,...
Tammy Lynn Howard
Jan 16, 2026
Tammy Lynn Howard, 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 6, 1958, to Douglas Myers and Jeanne (Crampton) Miller, and from a young age was raised by her mother and stepfather, Raymond Miller. She became a mother of three wonderful boys, Michael, Gerald, and...
Penny Jean Ellis
Jan 13, 2026
Penny J. Ellis, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 13, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1941, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Max and Betty (Pallett) Teller. Penny was a lifelong resident and graduated from Pennfield High School. Penny was a homemaker, helping to raise her children and provide for her family. She was united...
Herbert "Herb" J. Hancock, Jr.
Jan 9, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Herbert “Herb” Hancock, Jr. announces his unexpected passing. Herb was a beloved father, son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend whose presence brought joy, laughter, and comfort to all who knew him.
Herb was born on November 10, 1968, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Herbert, Sr. and Kathleen (VanZandt) Hancock. He graduated...
Joseph M. Jordan
Jan 9, 2026
Joseph M. Jordan, Age 80, born on February 3, 1945, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on January 9, 2026. He was admired for his dedicated service, having retired after 37 years from Ralston, where he made many friends and left an enduring legacy.
A proud graduate of Harper Creek High School, Class of 1963, Joseph was a man of many...
Shirley D. Flowers
Jan 9, 2026
Shirley Faye Flowers, age 86 of Battle Creek, passed away on January 9, 2026 after a long illness, with her daughter Jette at her side. Shirley was born August 9, 1939, in Livingston, Tennessee, the daughter of Crawford and Lena Dishman. The family moved to Battle Creek where she lived with her large family of nine siblings. In 1962 Shirley...
Richard E. Graves
Jan 8, 2026
Richard E. Graves, 64, of Battle Creek MI, passed away January 8th, 2026. He was born October 10th 1961 to Marilyn and William Graves. Rick attended Lakeview High School and graduated in the class of 1979.
Rick recently retired as a Break Technician from Bendix/Spicer after over 25 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, cheering on the UofM football team,...
Lavern Michael Boughton
Jan 6, 2026
Lavern Michael Boughton, age 68 of Battle Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. He was born on October 29, 1957, in Marshall, Michigan, the son of John and Carolyn (Dotson) Boughton and graduated from Marshall High School. Vern worked as a dispatcher in the trucking industry for many years. He had a passion...
David Shearer
Jan 6, 2026
David Shearer, age 86, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 6, 2026 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1939 in Battle Creek, the son of David and Marion (Pashby) Shearer. David was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957, then went on to attend Kellogg Community College...
Gloria J. Pell
Jan 5, 2026
Gloria J. Pell, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on October 5, 1942, in Marshall, Michigan the daughter of Clifford and Naomi (Meyers) Yost. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place, and a private interment will be held at a later date.
Jack M. Wilk Sr.
Jan 2, 2026
Jack (Kuba) Wilk Sr., Age 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on January 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 25, 1941, in Battle Creek, Jack lived his entire life in the city that he cherished deeply.
Jack was a devoted family man and is survived by his sons, Mark Wilk, Jack Wilk Jr., and Todd Wilk,...
Judy Maureen Gillespie
Dec 30, 2025
Judy M. Gillespie, age 89 of Battle Creek, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. She was born on May 1,1936 at Selfridge Field in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the daughter of Maurice and Cliffie (Bays) Henry Jr. Judy lived in Mt. Clemens before moving to San Diego, California where she attended school and met her...
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