Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Edna Jean (Sanders) Wilson was born on April 19, 1961, to Ethel and Annie Sanders in Senatobia, Mississippi.  Her family moved to Battle Creek, MI, where she attended Battle Creek Public Schools.

Edna departed her life on March 22, 2024.  She is proceeded in death by her father, Ethel Sanders, her mother, Annie Sanders, and her brothers Joe Willie Sanders, Fred...

Mar 22, 2024

Katherine Baker DeLoof, also known as Kitty and Meme Lake peacefully passed away at home on March 22, surrounded by her loving family. She was 77 years old and received compassionate care from hospice. At the time of her passing, Kitty is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Kenneth DeLoof, her daughter Tiffany DeLoof Jackman (John), her son...

Mar 20, 2024

Joan Helen Puetz, 86, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully March 20, 2024 in her home surrounded by family in Battle Creek, MI. She was born January 6, 1938, the daughter of Helen (Hulbert) and Emmett Biddison. She and her twin sister Jean were born in Los Angeles, CA and moved to Battle Creek, MI in 1941. She and Jean...

Mar 19, 2024

Summer Desiree McMillon, age 45 of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was born August 28, 1978, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Gary and Dawn (Nelson) McMillon. Summer worked at Musashi Auto Parts for the past decade where she earned her Journeyman certificate. Prior to that, she worked for the Applecore Café (The Core Bistro)...

Mar 19, 2024

David M Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on March 19, 2024, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on July 19, 1937, in Battle Creek, MI, to Clifford and Marguerite Smith.

David graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, MI, in 1955. He started work as a draftsman at Wade Electric in Sturgis, and later Kellogg Company...

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...

Mar 12, 2024

Larry Doerr III, born on December 6, 1994, in Lansing Michigan, passed away on March 12, 2024, in Battle Creek. He was a kind and caring person who touched the lives of many with his warm heart and generous spirit.

 

Larry led a life filled with diverse interests and passions. He found joy in riding his three motorcycles, immersing himself in...

Mar 10, 2024

Mar 6, 2024

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

Mar 1, 2024

Feb 27, 2024

Rosha Annabelle Lick, age 92 of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She was born January 21, 1932, in Minelick Creek, Baxter, Tennessee the daughter of Thomas Peek and Cordia Ethel ( Whitehead) Burgess. She graduated from Manila High School in Manila, Arkansas and later moved to Battle Creek following graduation. Annabelle worked at Post Cereals for 31...

Feb 26, 2024

Went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2024, At Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Bonnie was born on January 12, 1932, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Howard and Faith (Gritzinger) McPharlin. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1950  graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. On January 22, 1949, she was...

Feb 25, 2024

Sandra Lucile Heath passed away Sunday February 25, 2024, at her home in Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings Michigan.  She was born on April 30, 1951, in Battle Creek Michigan to Robert and Lucile (Dornfelt) Broach.  Sandy was raised in Battle Creek and moved to Delton her senior year of high school and graduated in 1969.  This is where she met...

Feb 20, 2024

Cheryll (Cheri) Lynn Hough, age 69, of Battle Creek, MI passed away on February 20, 2024, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born on May 24, 1954, in Sturgis, Kentucky to Harold and Martha (Pat) Allen. 

Cheri grew up in Battle Creek and lived in Kalamazoo for several years after graduation. She lived briefly in Texas and Arizona before making her way...

Feb 19, 2024

Mary Louann (Harris) Fales, age 81 joined her beloved husband Robert William and her dear son Paul Jason in our Father’s promised Kingdom on February 19, 2024. Mary, the daughter of George and Dora (Pillars) Harris, was born August 26, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, and the sister of Evelyn Foster, Lois Killian, William Harris, Juanita Pervine, Ray Douglas, and Gary...

Feb 19, 2024

Doyle David Towery, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, February 19, 2024.  He was born December 17, 1946 in Battle Creek, to Doyle and Helen (Templar) Towery.  He attended Pennfield High School graduating in 1965.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1964 becoming active after graduation and completed his tour in 1970....

Feb 18, 2024

Barbara Ann Osborn, age 87, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility with her family by her side. She was born on February 11, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Ethel (Lockwood) Day. Barbara had a fulfilling life dedicated to caring for others. For two decades,...

Feb 18, 2024

Roberta “Bobbie” Thompson, age 78, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 18, 2024, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place. She was born to Reba and Robert Thompson on February 2,1946, in Dayton, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1964 and earned her Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan...

Feb 15, 2024

Joan Marie Sterrett, age 86, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born September 25, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde and Johanna (Van Ittersum) Sterrett. Joan worked at both Jacobson’s and Macy’s as well as at the Federal Center ,where she retired after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of...

Feb 15, 2024

Jerome K. Sakowicz, 86 also known as Jerry, Big Jerr or Papa Jerr passed away on February 15 surrounded by his loving family at Bronson Battle Creek. 

Jerry was born November 30, 1937, to Leo and Rose (Bardauskas) Sakowicz in Chicago.  His mother passed away when he was one year old.  His dad married Anna and they made their home in...