Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

 

Carolyn E. Richar, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 29, 2023, at Bickford Assisted Living.  She was born on February 14, 1941 in Marshall, MI., the daughter of Donald M. and Elaine A. (Miller) Eyre.  Carolyn graduated in 1959 from Marshall High School.  She previously live in Marshall and Ceresco before making her home in Battle...

Mar 29, 2023

 

 

Mary Leslie Silkworth, age 76, passed on March 29th, 2023 at Majestic Care of Battle Creek. She was born on May 5th, 1946 to Cyrus M. and Thelma G. (Fuller) Silkworth Sr. She grew up on Eaton St. in Ceresco, MI where she enjoyed spending time with friends and family. As a young woman, she moved in with...

Mar 28, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

Arrangements are pending.

Mar 27, 2023

Arrangements are pending.

Mar 26, 2023

 

Eugene (Gene) Younglove was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, Mar 26, 2023.  Gene was born on December 8, 1941.  His parents were Margherite and Jack Younglove, who preceded him in death.  Gene graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and joined the Air Force.  He served as a jet aircraft mechanic and took those skills to be...

Mar 25, 2023

 

Mary Y. (Szabo) Schreiner, age 86, of Bedford Township, passed peacefully on the morning of March 25, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1936, in El Paso, TX, the daughter of Michael J. and Mary (Gonzalez) Szabo. Mary grew up in a military family, spending time in El Paso, Fort Knox, KY, Fort Custer, MI before the family...

Mar 23, 2023

Mar 22, 2023

Cremation to take place, inurnment at Riverside Cemetery, Albion, MI.

Mar 22, 2023

Cremation to take place, with inurnment at Riverside Cemetery, Albion, MI.

Mar 19, 2023

 

Dale A. Welks, age 82, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on March 18, 2023 at Friendship Village Senior Living in Kalamazoo.  He was born on June 25, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio the son of John and Margaret (Veinfortner) Welks.  Dale graduated in 1956, from John Adams High School in Cleveland, Ohio, then went on to...

Mar 18, 2023

 

This is a remembrance of the life of Bonnie Jean McMillen, born Bonnie Jean Johnson April 8, 1941; daughter of the late Robert and Julia Johnson of Battle Creek, MI. Bonnie went to be with her Lord on March 18, 2023.

Bonnie was the eighth of nine children. The Johnson family expanded enormously and held regular reunions throughout the...

Mar 18, 2023

 

Gary Norman Cryderman, age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2023.  He was born on August 20, 1950 in Battle Creek, the son of Theodore and Phyllis (Workinger) Cryderman.  Gary graduated in 1968 from Battle Creek Central High School.  He enjoyed working out, fishing, hunting, carpentry and other skilled trades, reading the Bible, working outdoors,...

Mar 17, 2023

 

 

 

Rita Kay Peck, 74, of Battle Creek, Passed away from a lengthy illness on March 17th, 2023 with her son Steven by her side. She was born April 17, 1948 in Bonne Terre, Mo., the daughter of Louis and Marjorie Chaney. Rita graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1966. After graduation she spent some time...

Mar 16, 2023

 

Peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Battle Creek.  James was born on October 25, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of William H. and Edith I. (Troy) Cornwell.  He was a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1965.  He worked at Kroger grocery store after high school before being...

Mar 16, 2023

 

Ilene K. Leonard, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born August 21, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Loren Lyle and Alice Irene (Lopshire) Leonard. Ilene was a 1962 graduate of Harper Creek High School and was a licensed cosmetologist working in several hair salons in the area for 30...

Mar 14, 2023

 

Robert E. Lewis passed away Friday March 17, 2023. Bob was born July 24, 1951 in Battle Creek to Margery (Hickman)  Lewis.   Bob was employed at George Danke Motorcycle Co. and the Refuse Service and enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles.  Bob is survived by his sons Robert (Chrissy) Lewis Jr. and TJ Lewis and his daughter Michelle (Jeff) Heyboer. His sisters...

Mar 14, 2023

 

Thomas Eugene Holds, age 80 of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023. He was born November 19, 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of John Calvin and Genevieve Sarah (Smith) Holds. Tom was a 1960 graduate of Battle Creek Central and was a lifelong Bearcat. He was incredibly proud of his naval service, where he served...

Mar 12, 2023

 

Leon J. Fifer, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his home. He was born April 5, 1927 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of John and Antonina (Danielewicz) Fifer. Leon graduated from Battle Creek Central High School on a Friday in 1945 and the next day was on a train headed for enlistment...

Mar 12, 2023

 

Bonnie Elizabeth (Smith, Hess, Spindlow) Dixon , age 85, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Reflections Memory Care.  Bonnie was born in Shell Rock, Iowa on March 13, 1937, to Oran and Ethel Smith. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, worked at Kellogg’s and Eaton, and retired from Parker-Hannifin, where she...