Obituaries

Nov 22, 2022

Ellen Irene Pierce, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place.  She was born on February 4, 1944 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Melma (Harvey) Pratley.  She graduated in 1962 from Climax Scotts High School, Western Michigan University in 1966 and Postgraduate from 1970 to 1973.  She previously worked...

Nov 21, 2022

Quentin H. Jones, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 21, 2022.  He was born on August 2, 1932 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Homer and Birdie (Hoskinson) Jones.  He was lovingly raised by Homer and Mae Jones.  Quentin graduated  in 1950 from Laird High School, in Pueblo, CO., then went on to receive his Associates...

Nov 14, 2022

Keith L. Fletcher, 61, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of lung cancer on Monday, November 14th. He was the youngest child of Dorothy and Edward Fletcher – born on February 7th,1961 in Battle Creek, and he had four older siblings. Keith achieved in GED in 1979 from Springfield High School and worked at several factories before continuing his...

Nov 14, 2022

Passed Away on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Battle Creek. Max was born on May 2, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Garland and Ruth (Wilkey) Dyer. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1959. After high school Max served in the U.S. Marine Corp during Vietnam. After...

Nov 12, 2022

Sanford “Bud” Burrill, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, and is now in the presence of God after a difficult decline in health. He was born February 28, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Leland and Elva (VanBlaricom) Burrill. Bud was a graduate of Pennfield High School, received an Associate Degree from...

Nov 11, 2022

Manuel Robert Perez, Jr., age 35 of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born May 13, 1987, in Barstow, California the son of Manuel Robert and Laurie Leticia (Minjares) Perez. Manuel was a 2007 graduate of San Andreas High School, moved to Battle Creek in 2019 and was currently working at Systex Products Corporation. He had...

Nov 11, 2022

Bruce Rigney, age 88 of Battle Creek passed away November 11, 2022. He was born March 8, 1934, to George and Yvonne (Milligan) Rigney. Bruce was married to Dorothy Walker and they had three daughters; that marriage ended in divorce. Bruce later married Jackie Holden who preceded him on death July 8, 2014. He attended Lakeview high school and...

Nov 9, 2022

John P. Weipert, age 71, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Bronson Battle Creek following a brief illness.  He was born February 7, 1951, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Leo and Margaret (Story) Weipert.  John was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1969.  He previously worked at Miller...

Nov 9, 2022

Merl D Grosvenor (Mel) passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 82 years of age.  He was born to Gerald and Marie Grosvenor in Plymouth, Indiana.  He graduated from South Bend's Riley High School in 1958.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University in 1963.  He worked in banking for over 40 year in Michigan...

Nov 3, 2022

Charles J. Kazmar, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Glen Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born April 10, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois the son of Charles John and Stella (Augustyniak) Kaczmarski. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II and was honorably discharged on March 4, 1949, with...

Oct 28, 2022

Died Friday, October 28, 2022. David was born on June 13, 1945, in Battle Creek, the son of Donald and Rita (Halfmann) LaLonde. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He married the former Barbara M. Conrad, who survives. They have been married for 45 years. David...

Oct 27, 2022

Charles Cook, age 87, of East Leroy and formerly of Athens, passed away on October 27, 2022.  He was born on March 22, 1935, in Covington, KY., the son of Russell and Vivian (McComas) Cook.  Charles was raised by his aunt and uncle; Tom and Zodah McComas.  He graduated in 1953 from Dixie Heights High School.  Charles was united...

Oct 25, 2022

William Michael (PIKEY) Wilson was born April 9th, 1986, to Patricia Kerton (Wilson) & William David Wilson. He was born in Battle creek, MI.,  and remained there his entire life

Mike was best known for his love of family and friends, especially his children My’leeah (Butt Butt) and Little Mike (Man Man). He...

Oct 22, 2022

Passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. James was born on October 25, 1931, with his twin sister in St. James, MN, the son of George and Sophie (Westman) Guehl. He had been a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and was a 1949 graduate of Lakeview High school. He was a veteran serving in...

Oct 21, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Bruce W. Brenson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 21, 2022

Died on Friday, October 21, 2022. Harvey was born on February 9, 1933, in Lansing, MI, the son of George F. and Jane (Trembath) Woolman. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. On October 2, 1954, he was united in marriage to the former Elinor “Lee” Beckett who preceded him in death. Harvey was employed with Grand...

Oct 19, 2022

Steven Lynn "Weasel" Knell, 62, died at home October 19, 2022, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Steven was born in Battle Creek to Richard C. and Patricia A. (Vaughn) Knell on September 9, 1960. He attended Lakeview Schools. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and the Detroit Tigers....

Oct 15, 2022

Nathan L. Brown, Age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on October 15, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born on August 21, 1950 in Allegan, MI., the son of Ray and Alberta (Youderian) Brown.  Nathan graduated from Gobles High School in 1968, then went on to receive his Bachelor of Science  in 1976 from Western...

Oct 14, 2022

Marian J. Knotts, age 95 of Bellevue, MI., and formerly of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord on October 14, 2022 surrounded by her family.  She was born on November 21, 1926 in Manton, MI., the daughter of Orley and Viola (Gallihugh) Walling.  Marian graduated from Lake City High School in 1944, then went on to receive...

Oct 13, 2022

Died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. Alec was born on January 14, 1994, in Battle Creek. He is the son of Scott M. and Sharon Kay (Mowry) Waltman. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School in 2012, and then attended Kellogg Community College earning an associate‘s degree. On...