Obituaries

Jun 5, 2023

 

Donna Jean (Bird) Cook was born on May 11, 1927 in Battle Creek, MI to Ralph M. Bird and Viola H. Jolliff. She passed on June 5, 2023 at St. Anne’s home in Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by her son Timothy Cook (Jacqueline), daughter-in-law Linda Cook, as well grandchildren, Benjamin Cook, Brian Cook (Amy), Amy Garland (Ty),...

Jun 3, 2023

There will be no services.

May 30, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

May 28, 2023

 

Died on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Pine View Assisted Living at NorthPointe Woods. Sandra was born on July 5, 1938, in Battle Creek, the daughter of George W. and Clella (Lewis)Wasson. Sandra had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Lakeview High School. In 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald H. Ingle who preceded...

May 28, 2023

 

Erle Douglas “Doug”  Murphey, Jr., age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. Doug was born July 7, 1941, in Cheyenne, Wyoming the son of Erle D. and Shirley (Havers) Murphey. He graduated from Shades Valley High School in Birmingham, Alabama in 1959 and enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 1,...

May 24, 2023

 

Dean George Dillery, aged 94, of Battle Creek, and formerly Albion, Michigan, passed away on May 24, 2023. He was born on November 18, 1928 in Fremont Ohio, to Fred Dillery and Frieda (Gerlinger) Dillery and was an only child. He is survived by his sons Daniel (Barbara) Dillery of Melbourne, Florida, Kirk (Robin) Dillery of Battle Creek, daughter-in-law...

May 20, 2023

 

Michael Duane McGinn, 58, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at The Laurels of Kent in Lowell Michigan. Mike was born March 24, 1965, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harley and Phyllis (Hosack) McGinn. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and the Detroit Lions and Tigers. He also enjoyed playing cards, online video games, shooting pool and darts, ATV and...

May 20, 2023

 

Amanda Jane Kosky, age 66 of Battle Creek, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. She was born June 28, 1956, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Richard Erven and Anna Marie (Coyne) Frantz. Amanda was a 1974 graduate of Harper Creek High School. On April 26, 1975, she was married to Anthony Peter...

May 17, 2023

 

Annette Wolf, 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, died May 17th, 2023 at NorthPointe Woods Assisted Living. She was born August 22nd, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, daughter of Charles and Esther (Rosborough) Mauk .

Annette attended Lakeview High School, later graduating from Wright’s Beauty Academy in 1960. Annette married Larry Wolf on January 5th, 1963. Working as a stylist...

May 13, 2023

May 11, 2023

 

Michelle Alaine (Powell) Durbin, age 51, died peacefully at home surrounded by family in Harper Creek on Thursday, May 11, 2023, following a short illness.  Michelle was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Larry and Sharon (Segee) Powell, on June 1, 1971.

Michelle graduated from Lakeview High School in 1989.  Throughout her school years, she loved playing...

May 7, 2023

 

 

Donna "DJ" Jean Darling, 90 of Battle Creek, MI went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2023.  She was born and raised in Battle Creek, MI and attended Lakeview high School graduating in 1951.

Donna worked and retired from the Battle Creek Enquirer and News.  In her early years, she enjoyed outdoor activities such as...

May 7, 2023

 

Christal L. Collins, age 65, of Battle Creek passed away on May 7, 2023. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Delbert Hemminger and Tressie (Creller) Green . Christal graduated in 1975 from Bellevue High School. She lived in Bellevue before making her home in Battle Creek. Christal previously worked at Goodwill Industries, Family Dollar and...

May 6, 2023

 

Jeffrey Dean McBride, 59, from Battle Creek MI, passed away May 6, 2023  at home surrounded by his family.  Born May 18, 1963, he was raised by Mother Martha Bennett and Stepfather James Bennett, along with father Aubrey McBride and Step Mother Caroline.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father Aubrey, his stepfather James “Jim” Bennett, his sister...

May 6, 2023

 

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by family. Jane was born on November 14, 1925, on the family farm in Assyria Township, the daughter of William and Katherine (Sylvester) Schroder. Jane has been an area resident since the age of 18 and was a graduate of Bellevue High School. In 1944, she was united in marriage...

May 4, 2023

 

Joan Ruth (Newberry) Evans, age 91, passed away on May 4, 2023, at her home in Battle Creek surrounded by her family. Joan was born on February 7, 1932, in Assyria Township to Daniel and Florence Newberry. Joan lived in both Bellevue and Battle Creek over the years. She was first and foremost a loving mother, grandmother, and caregiver...

May 3, 2023

 

Robert Carl Gaston of Battle Creek passed away at the age of 62 on May 3rd, 2023 at Ascension Borgess in Kalamazoo. Robert was born on February 18th, 1961 in Abilene, Kansas to Robert Berkley Gaston and Carletta Jo (Shaw). He lost his father tragically at a young age and moved to Michigan after his mother’s remarriage to Harold...

Apr 29, 2023

 

Iris Elaine Bush, nee Prue, age 93, passed away on April 29, 2023 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility, Battle Creek, MI.  Born March 1, 1930 in Green Bay, WI, Iris attended West High School and excelled in singing. Iris grew up during the Great Depression and would often regale us with stories of hardship and survival.  She helped her...