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Jack R. Nay

Jack R. Nay

Nov 27, 2024

Jack R. Nay, age 94, of Battle Creek, Michigan died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake in Coloma. He was born December 23, 1929, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Raleigh Elwin and Pauline Muriel (Houghtaling) Nay. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged with the...

James "Jim" J. Jarmul

James "Jim" J. Jarmul

Nov 26, 2024

James “Jim” J. Jarmul, age 75, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 26, 2024 at The Legacy of Battle Creek, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Battle Creek, the son of Edward and Betty (McNeil) Jarmul. Jim was a lifelong area resident. He graduated in 1967 from St. Philip Catholic Central High School,...

Thelma L. Kirtley

Thelma L. Kirtley

Nov 21, 2024

Thelma L Kirtley, age 94 of Battle Creek, peacefully moved to her forever home in Heaven on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born November 15, 1930, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Rosetta (Loper) Woodhull. She was a graduate of Flint Northern High School and had worked at Ternstedt Plant, later known as AC Delco. She met...

Era Kapitsyna

Era Kapitsyna

Nov 18, 2024

Funeral services were held November 26th 2024 at St Elias Eastern Orthodox Church. 

John Russell

John Russell

Nov 15, 2024

John G. Russell, born on June 29, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on November 15, 2024. He was the son of Laverne and Kathleen (Joy) Russell. John was united in marriage to Ammy J. Simmonds. He was a dedicated and hard-working individual who devoted 39 years of his life as a factory worker for Kellogg's company. Following his...

Michael Morse

Michael Morse

Nov 13, 2024

Michael (Mike) Way Morse, age 65, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 31, 1959, to Webster and Frances (Fitzgerald) Morse. He graduated from McDowell Senior High School in Erie, Pennsylvania and studied at Edinboro College. He moved to Michigan in 1984, where he had many memories and...

Evelyn E. Dillin

Evelyn E. Dillin

Nov 10, 2024

Evelyn Dillin, aged 96, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan leaving behind a legacy of dedication, kindness, and unwavering loyalty. Born on September 3, 1928, in Hamlin Twp, Eaton County, Michigan, Evelyn was a loved daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin. She was raised in Olivet and Charlotte, Michigan, and was instilled with the values of hard...

Sarah Riley

Sarah Riley

Nov 6, 2024

Sarah Brianna (Lindow) Riley, 42, of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin passed away on November 6, 2024. She was born July 28, 1982, the daughter of Mary (Zielinski) Lindow and David L. Lindow DDS.

 Sarah graduated from Lakeview High School in 2000 and Michigan State University in 2004. After graduating from MSU, Sarah moved to Wisconsin where she first worked at American Family...

Daniel Scott Strickland

Daniel Scott Strickland

Nov 6, 2024

Daniel passed away suddenly on November 6th. He was born April 10, 1961, the son of Wendell and Wilma (Hart) Strickland. Dan was an accomplished eagle scout. Dan was a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Kellogg Community College for 2 years. Dan was employed by Hi-lex corporation for 22 years. Most recently was employed by J& L...

Thomas Seabury

Thomas Seabury

Nov 5, 2024

Thomas Bruce Seabury, 72, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away Tuesday, November 5th, 2024, peacefully at home with his family. He was born on September 17th, 1952 in Robinson, Illinois. Thomas graduated from Robinson high school in 1970 and went on to receive his journey-man license and worked and retired after 40 years of service with the plumbers & steam-fitters...

Frances Chapman

Frances Chapman

Nov 2, 2024

Frances Chapman, born on May 22, 1937, in Wyandotte, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, in Battle Creek, Michigan. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she dedicated her life to nurturing her family as a stay-at-home mother. Frances graduated from Wyandotte High School as part of the class of 1957.

In her younger years, Frances enjoyed simple pleasures, such...

Sharon Pauline Ott

Sharon Pauline Ott

Oct 31, 2024

Sharon Pauline Ott, age 76, of East Leroy, Michigan passed away on October 31, 2024 surrounded by her family at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born on November 9, 1947, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harold and Leokadya (Mleczewski) Root. Sharon was a devoted woman of faith. She was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek, graduate...

Richard L. Becker

Richard L. Becker

Oct 31, 2024

Died on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Bickford Senior Living, Battle Creek. Richard was born on June 4, 1936, in Lansing, MI, the son of Percy and Mary (Miller) Becker. He was a graduate of St. Philip Catholic High School in 1954. He was a veteran serving during the Korean War in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Kellogg Community...

Keith Lewis

Keith Lewis

Oct 29, 2024

Keith Michael Lewis, age 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on October 29, 2024, surrounded by his family at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born on June 30, 1951, in Battle Creek, the son of Homer Lewis and Gordon and Shirley Wilkey (Fleck). He attended Battle Creek Public schools and attended Kellogg Community College in Battle...

Kenneth E. Kindy

Kenneth E. Kindy

Oct 29, 2024

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Kindy, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 29, 2024, at home. He was born January 6, 1938, the Son of Lynn and Katherine Rathmann. Kenny graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957. He is survived by his beloved Wife Dolores Kindy of almost 55 years, Daughters Carol...

Betty Lucile Shelton

Betty Lucile Shelton

Oct 28, 2024

Betty L. Shelton, age 100, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024 at Lakeview Assisted Living. She was born on April 16, 1924 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Loyd and Blanche (Blackburn) Bruce. Betty graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1942, and then went on to attend Mullenix Business School and Kellogg Community...

Pauline Hart

Pauline Hart

Oct 24, 2024

Pauline (Jones) Hart went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Crist on October 24, 2024. She was a faithful servant throughout her 97 years. She was an Evangelist, a youth leader, missionary leader, choir director and Sunday School teacher over the years. She loved young people and met no strangers. She was outgoing and funny. she loved the...

Denise Ann Andrews

Denise Ann Andrews

Oct 14, 2024

Denise passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, MI. Denise was born on March 10, 1953, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Keith and Jean (Robinson) Cole. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1971. On August 22, 2020, she married Ronald...

Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald

Oct 13, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann McDonald, of Battle Creek Michigan, passed away Sunday October 13th, 2024 at the young age of 76. Kathy was born on May 23rd, 1948 to Jack and Donna (Williams) Gray. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Donna Gray, her grandson, Justin Madden, and her sister, Pat Simmons. 

 Kathy was born and raised in Battle Creek, attend...

Stacey Jones

Stacey Jones

Oct 10, 2024

Stacey A. Jones, Age 64, of Bellevue, MI, passed away on October 10, 2024, at Ascension Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. Stacey was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Bruce A. and Twyla L. Jones on September 19, 1960. He went to Harper Creek High School and graduated in 1978. He was a very hard-working man nothing too big or...