Obituaries

Jul 29, 2024

Sheila Jean (Sain) Lancaster, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on July 29, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born on July 14,1958 in White Pine, Michigan, the daughter of Marvin Sain and Beverly (Cook) Collins. She came to Battle Creek in 1968 from Wakefield, Michigan. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1976. Sheila previously...

Jul 26, 2024

 

Phillip Byron Sidnam, 76 of Athens, MI., and formerly of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo MI, passed away and went to be with his beloved wife, Patricia, and his personal savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 26th, peacefully in his sleep.

Phillip, known by most as Phil, was born on December 27, 1947 to Philo Sidnam and Louise Sidnam (Childs) in Battle...

Jul 20, 2024

 David Stanley Barnes, age 83, of Battle Creek,MI.,went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. He was born November 29th, 1940, the son of Seldon D. Barnes and Nellie P. Noble. David graduated from Hastings High School, going on to serve in the United States Air Force and Air National...

Jul 20, 2024

Sally Wise, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July 20, 2024 in Battle Creek. She was born on February 13, 1943, in Battle Creek, a place that remained close to her heart throughout her life. Sally was a dedicated individual who graduated from Athens High School as part...

Jul 19, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Curt L. Peterson, age 75 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Medilodge of Marshall. He was born May 10, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Howard Edwin and Ruth Arlene (Hart) Peterson. Curt was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School and enlisted in the Navy after graduation. Following his honorable discharge in 1971,...

Jul 11, 2024

Lucille Marie Simon, age 75, of Battle Creek passed away on July 11, 2024 at her residence with her loving husband at her side. She was born on November 29, 1948 in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of Wilbur and Margarie (Haskins) King. Lucy graduated in 1966 from Washington-Gardner High School in Albion. She previously was employed at Holiday Inn, A...

Jul 10, 2024

Jul 9, 2024

Died on July 9, 2024, at Bronson Battle Creek. Teresa was born on April 30, 1954, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Herman D. and Barbara May (Conrad) LaLonde. She is survived by a son, George Saylor; grandchild, Wesley Saylor; brothers, Scott (Lisa) Butcher and Randy Butcher; a nephew, Dawson Butcher. She was preceded in death by a son, Matthew...

Jul 9, 2024

Sally A. Hansen, age 84, of Battle Creek and formerly of Westland, Michigan passed away on July 9, 2024 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab. She was born on November 24, 1939 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Nelda (Umphrey) Kerns Sr. Sally graduated from St. Philip Catholic Central High School in 1957, then went on to receive...

Jul 5, 2024

Dakkar Ade-Jahi Wilson Jr age 4 months of Battle Creek passed away July 5, 2024. Dakkar was born on February 26, 2024. He was a precious soul that gave us a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. He loved to play and stick out his tongue!!!

Dakkar is survived by his parents Roxanne Hinman and Dakkar Wilson; sister...

Jul 4, 2024

Lucille Bertha Dubay, age 90 of Grand Ledge MI died at her home on Thursday July 4, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1934, one of twin daughters to Lillie (Moore) and Adolph Gehrcke in Saginaw Michigan. She attended Saginaw schools and graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1952. She worked for Saginaw Savings and Loan until her...

Jul 2, 2024

Passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility. Marion was born on February 1, 1922, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Donald and Gertrude (Caswell) Munger. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1941. She married Harold L. Balch on September 21, 1946. He preceded...

Jul 1, 2024

Robert Elois Champagne of Hickory Corners, Michigan died unexpectedly the morning of July 1, 2024. He was born on March 18, 1966, to Arthur M. Champagne Jr. and Jeanette Louise (Pultorak) Champagne in Battle Creek, Michigan. Bob (or “Bobby” as his elder sisters insisted on calling him) graduated from Battle Creel Central High School in 1984. He later received a...

Jun 30, 2024

Jun 27, 2024

George W. Burrows 84 passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2024.George was born July 19,1939 in Homer, Michigan, to Albert Burrows and Laura (Adams) Burrows. George went into the navy right out of high school. He traveled all over the world on a submarine which he loved. While in the Navy he married Maryln J. Reed on New Year's Eve...

Jun 26, 2024

no services will be held

Jun 23, 2024

J Sabin was born August 31,1963 to Betty (Hill) and James Sabin Sr. Sisters; Betty, Brenda (Joe) Casarez, Bonnie (Curt) Tuttle, Becky Woods and Brother Jim Sabin. The Lord guided him home on June 23,2024 surrounded by his loved ones. J was a prideful man of many traits but above all he was a loving and devoted husband to his...

Jun 21, 2024

Gary Lynn McMillon, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away while receiving care at Laurels of Bedford on Friday, June 21, 2024, after being diagnosed with dementia in March 2024. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to John David and Nellie (Etherton) McMillon. Gary was born on his mother's 34th birthday, April 6, 1955. He lived in Battle Creek...

Jun 20, 2024

Arrangements are pending