Obituaries

Mar 17, 2024

Mary Coss, Age 96, passed away on March 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and kindness. Mary was born on January 11, 1928, in Battle Creek to her loving parents Lawrence and Alice Hardenburg.  Mary's journey in the workforce began at Bell Telephone Company, where she started as an operator and eventually rose to the position...

May 15, 2024

Sharon Kay Jordan, age 75 of Athens, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born September 29, 1948, in Coldwater, Michigan the daughter of Magnus Lloyd “Red” and Lillian Elizabeth (Bishop) Kubale. Sharon was a 1966 graduate of Athens High School. She had worked at Feldpausch/Zucca’s as a cashier for...

May 10, 2024

May 9, 2024

Arlene A. Letters, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024 in Washington, Utah. Born on December 6, 1932, in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan, Arlene was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

Arlene was raised in Olivet and Charlotte, Michigan, where family values of hard work, frugality, and integrity were instilled at a very young age. She...

May 2, 2024

Harry J Arnold 80 of Battle Creek passed away at home peacefully on Thursday May 2, 2024.   

He was born on September 2, 1943 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Fern and Marion (Arnold).  He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1961 and then moved to Florida where he worked for the Seaboard railroad.  When Harry heard the Kellogg Company...

Apr 30, 2024

Patricia Jean (Lingholm) Vincent of Battle Creek, MI was born April 24, 1952, in Streator, IL and died April 30, 2024 in Kalamazoo, MI. On this day the world lost one of the best it has ever seen. We will all miss her immensely until we can see her again.

Pat’s life was centered around her family and they meant the...

Apr 30, 2024

Shana L. (Douglas) Huerta, age 51, of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born May 27, 1972, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Arlis Ray Douglas Jr. and Linda (Fales) Carlton. Shana was a 1990 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and earned an associate degree from Kellogg Community...

Apr 29, 2024

John W. Morgan, age 71, of Springfield, Michigan passed away on April 29, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.   He was born on February 20, 1953 in Battle Creek, the son of Billy and Grace (Beaty) Morgan.  John was a lifelong resident, graduating from Springfield High School in 1971.  He was previously employed by Musashi Auto Parts, Michigan...

Apr 28, 2024

Frank John Willbrandt, Age 55 of Marshall, Michigan, passed away April 28, 2024.

He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Danial and Harriet Willbrandt on January 12, 1969. Frank grew up in Battle Creek attending high school at Harper Creek High School. He worked many different jobs over the years. Frank was in management at the Chicken Coop, he worked at...

Apr 24, 2024

Dorothy Jane Wank, 95, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born October 4, 1928, in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Ralph and Ella (Prolo) Richmond.  She attended Athens school.  Dorothy retired from the water billing department at the city of Springfield after around 30 years. She also...

Apr 23, 2024

Joanne Lee (Kloack) Heinrich, age 93 of Battle Creek, MI passed away on 4/23/2024 in Battle Creek, MI. Joanne was born in Battle Creek to LaRose A (Sypher) Kloack on November 19, 1930. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1949. Shortly thereafter, she married Charles Albert Heinrich. Joanne and Charles had two children, William and Beth, and countless grandchildren,...

Apr 22, 2024

Elwood A. Priess, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 22, 2024 at The Legacy at The Oaks.   He was born on January 25, 1943 in McMillan, Michigan, the son of William and Ida (Kisro) Priess.  Elwood graduated in 1961 from Newberry High School, and later Muskegon Business School.  He was employed as a detective with the...

Apr 21, 2024

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Apr 21, 2024

Judith “Judie” Ann Hicks, 90, of Marshall, passed away with her beloved family by her side on Sunday, April 21st, 2024.

Judie was born on the family farm in Olney, Illinois, on July 29th, 1933, to Clarence and Grace Bauman.  Judie married the love of her life, Byron “Bud” Hicks, on October 6th, 1951.  They enjoyed nearly 72 years of marriage...

Apr 20, 2024

Dale Lynn Burgett 62, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at home in the loving arms of family.  Dale was born September 7, 1961 to Lee and Carol (Goos) Burgett in Battle Creek.   Dale was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek.  Dale graduated in 1979 from Lakeview High School.  Graduated from Kellogg Community College...

Apr 18, 2024

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Apr 18, 2024

Passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Battle Creek. Brenda was born on November 14, 1956, to John A. and Dorothy (Ifer) Vary. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Central High School. She married Michael J. Chapman on January 2, 1975. He preceded her in death in 2017.  She enjoyed spending time...

Apr 18, 2024

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Apr 16, 2024

Apr 16, 2024

Betty J. Patterson, 94, of Battle Creek, passed away from natural causes at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility on April 16, 2024.

She was born in Coldwater, MI, in 1929 and moved to Battle Creek at an early age with her family.

Betty married Harold (Pat) Patterson in 1947 and was widowed in 1978. She was also preceded in death by her...