Obituaries

Apr 25, 2023

 

Passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on October 4, 1941, in Defiance, OH, the daughter of Vincent and Flossie (Johnson) Williamson. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School. She married Richard Burton who preceded her in death on August 16, 2020. Nancy was employed...

Apr 21, 2023

 

Elizabeth Loggans-Conlogue, age 72 of Latta, South Carolina and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on April 21, 2023.  She was born on July 21, 1950, the daughter of Donald and Betty Jean (Fiero) Loggans.  Elizabeth graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1969.  She was a licensed hair stylist working at salons in Battle Creek, prior to opening her...

Apr 19, 2023

 

Hoyt McMillon, age 78, went home to The Lord on April 19, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Hoyt was born on December 25, 1944 in the back of his grandparents store on a mountain in Rhea County, Tennessee.

Hoyt enjoyed motorcycles, his river property, keeping in touch with his long distant family and his life long career in...

Apr 16, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

 

Jennifer Renae (Carter) Carpenter, age 41 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, from injuries sustained in a fatal car accident. Jennifer was born December 25, 1981 in Battle Creek, Michigan to William J. and Alice Irene Carter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter. Jennifer worked in the assisted living field for over...

Apr 12, 2023

 

Passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Reflections Memory Care, Battle Creek. Frances was born on December 2, 1927, in Greenville, MI, the daughter of Harry and Leah (Johnson) Larsen. She graduated from Greenville High School and moved to the Battle Creek area in 1952. She married Arthur Gorman on August 16, 1952, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He...

Apr 9, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) W. Taylor, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 9, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on July 18, 1949, in Manila, AR., the son of Lawrence and Betty (Slaughter) Taylor.  Robert attended Lakeview High School and was a lifelong area resident.  He previously worked at Johnson Agricultural Systems in Marshall, and for the...

Apr 8, 2023

Cremation to take place, inurnment at Fort Custer National Cemetery

Apr 7, 2023

 

 

Patricia K Tapley “Patty”,  age 83 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023. She passed away at home with her loving son James at her side. Patricia graduated from lakeview High School in class of 58. She worked as a bartender and waitress at Ken Nottke’s Bowl for most of her life. Patricia enjoyed...

Apr 6, 2023

 

 

Andrea Sue Randall of East Leroy, Michigan passed away on April 6, 2023 at the age of 65 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Center after a short battle with cancer. She was born on March 7, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan to James and Darlene (Faulk) Randall. She was the second of six children. Andrea married Tae Hun Hur...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Darlene Mae Smith, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 6, 2023 at Glenn Arbor Place.  She was born on April 6, 1934 in Battle Creek, the daughter of William and Mildred (Gould) Weaks.  Darlene graduated from Maple Valley High School in Nashville, Michigan.  She previously worked as an admissions clerk and switchboard operator at Leila Hospital...

Apr 6, 2023

 

Hugh Morrison, 89, of Battle Creek passed away on April 6, 2023 at the Bickford Cottage under the care of hospice.  To know Hugh was to like Hugh.  His kindness, good nature, and intelligence will be missed by so many people…his daughter Linda Morrison and son-in-law Mike Wales, his step children Ken (Jennifer) Pagel, Dr. Kelly Morgan, Rick Rivard...

Apr 4, 2023

 

Died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. Michael was born on August 11, 1975, in Battle Creek, the son of Michael D. Thomas and Denise L. (Eib) Alday who survive. He had been a lifelong resident of Tekonsha and was a graduate of Tekonsha High School. Michael worked several maintenance jobs in residential and commercial areas....

Apr 4, 2023

 

Lois Elizabeth (Adams) Flynn slipped from this life according to God’s plan on April 4th, 2023. She was born April 10, 1941, in Berwyn, Illinois to the late George and Virginia (Engman) Adams. The family moved to Palos Heights, Illinois where she and her 2 younger close-knit sisters grew up.

Lois graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhour High School in...

Apr 4, 2023

 

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Alice Rose Griffin, age 67, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 4th, 2023. She was born August 9th, 1955, in Kentucky to Sherman and Loretta Broglin. Her life was a living example of being kind and compassionate to others, a true representation of a woman who walked strongly in...

Apr 4, 2023

Neisha Anne Klein, 85, of East Leroy, passed away on April 4, 2023. Neisha was born February 1, 1938, to Francis B. and Florence H. (Martin) Kelley, the oldest of three children. Her first years of school were spent at the old Red School in East Leroy. She graduated from Athens High school in 1955. Neisha went to college in...

Apr 3, 2023

 

Richard “Dick” T. Stanton, 86, passed away April 3, 2023, following a 20 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dick was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, graduated from Lakeview High School and attended Ferris State University. He worked hard to provide for his family, being employed as a mechanic for Sunoco, driving car-carriers for Kimball Ford, distribution center/mail room manager...

Apr 1, 2023

 

Sandra “Sandi” Girten Scalici, age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Rose Arbor Place.  She was born on March 16, 1951, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Neal Girten and Irene Girten.  Sandra was a 1969 graduate of St. Philip High School.  She was employed by Bronson Battle Creek for forty-seven years in...

Mar 31, 2023

 

Thomas L. Witzki, age 81, of Battle Creek died March 31, 2023. He was born in 1941 to Irvin and Mildred Witzki. Married Ruth Elliott Witzki in 1960. Survived by his wife and two sons Frank (Starla) Witzki and Steve (Heather) Witzki, two daughters Sue Witzki and Darla (Brian) Donley, fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Mar 30, 2023

Cremation to be taken place. Obituary pending.