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William "Bill" M. Bornor
Feb 24, 2026
William “Bill” Mark Bornor, 95, of Athens passed away peacefully on February 24, surrounded by family.
Bill was born in 1930 in Albion to N. Fay and Eleanor Bornor. He graduated from Athens High School. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Navy. Upon his return home, he joined the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek as a millwright, and...
Edna Myers
Feb 22, 2026
Edna May Myers, 83, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Grand Rapids, MI. Edna was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 12, 1942. She was the daughter of George and Hester (Simmons) Thompson.
Edna worked at Federal Home Life, TransAmerica, Kellogg Company and retired from Kellogg Community College in 2006. Edna loved spending time with her family and friends....
Vicki Lynn Richar
Feb 20, 2026
Vicki Lynn Richar, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Vicki was born on October 26, 1951, to Robert and Florence Hoppes. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a deep love for the simple joys that bring people together. She treasured time spent with family...
Jane L Grant
Feb 19, 2026
Janie L. Keelan-Grant
In the early morning of February 19, 2026, Janie went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at home surrounded by her family.
Janie was born on December 25, 1959, to John L. Keelan and Carolyn Schutt-Walters. She was a cheerleader, a member of the Homecoming Top Ten Court, and a proud graduate of Harper Creek...
David L. Harris
Feb 11, 2026
David L. Harris, age 68, of Battle Creek passed away on February 11, 2026 at Beacon Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born on February 10, 1958 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Lawrence and Beatrice (Buyce) Harris. David was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1976, then went on to attend Kellogg...
Lester Leif Stenberg
Feb 8, 2026
Lester Leif Stenberg, age 68 of Augusta, died Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born June 15, 1957, in Fairbanks, Alaska the son of Stanley and Louise (Knudson) Stenberg and was proud of his Alaskan Heritage. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving from 1974 to 1978. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Alaska...
Eugene A. Dore
Feb 7, 2026
Eugene Adarin Dore, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. Eugene “Gene” was born on April 30, 1932 in Bad Axe, Michigan the son of Harland and Ruth. He attended Battle Creek Central High School before serving in the US Airforce. After his time serving in the US Airforce Gene attended Frances Harrington Interior Design School. He was previously...
Russell J. Lanenga
Feb 7, 2026
Russell J. Lanenga, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. Russ was born May 26, 1959, in Berwyn, Illinois, the son of Richard and Helen (Buikema) Lanenga. He was raised in Cicero and graduated in 1977 from Timothy Christian High School in Elmhurst. Russ loved the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks and Bears, and followed them even after...
Dr. Barbara Ann Rupp
Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Barbara Ann Rupp
1931-2026
The dash between 1931 and 2026 was completed on February 3rd, 2026, when she left this life of wonder, beauty, and happiness to begin her eternal life with God the father. Her hope is that she will be remembered as a happy, fun-loving Christian and friend who loved her family and cared deeply for her friends. Barbara...
Sherrill Lower
Feb 3, 2026
Sherrill Lynne Lower, 68, of Prudenville, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, in Charlotte, Michigan.
Sherrill was born on June 3, 1957, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Wanda and Merrill Abbott. She attended Kathleen High School and graduated in 1975. Over the years, she worked in advertising for several newspapers before later joining her husband on the road as...
David A. VanDorsten
Feb 3, 2026
Died on February 3, 2026, in Battle Creek. David was born on March 19, 1946, in Battle Creek, the son of Richard A. and Dorothy M. (Custer) VanDorsten. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Pennfield High School in 1964. David was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Grand Trunk Railroad...
Jane Marie Huntoon-Caswell
Feb 3, 2026
Jane Caswell, 78, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at Reflections Memory Care, surrounded by care and comfort. She was born on April 13, 1947, in Sand Lake, Michigan.
Jane’s early years reflected the close-knit values she carried out throughout her life. She attended a one-room elementary school taught by her mother and later graduated from...
Amy L. Maddix-Elben
Feb 2, 2026
Amy L. Maddix-Elben, age 36, of Bellevue passed away unexpectedly on February 2, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1989 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Edward Maddix and Teresa (Robinson) Hollister. Amy previously lived in Battle Creek, Dowling, and Nashville before making her home in Bellevue. She attended Hastings Schools and Everest Institute. She was previously employed by...
Gary Lee McKee Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
Gary Lee McKee Jr., age 61, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 1, 2026. He was born on December 6, 1964 in Pierce County, Washington, the son of Gary and Sharon (Burnett) McKee. Gary moved to Battle Creek in April 2003, he was united in marriage on February 14, 2004 to Christina Sager. Gary previously...
Richard Staib
Jan 28, 2026
Dick Staib, 79, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away suddenly, surrounded by family Wednesday morning, January 28 of 2026.
Dick leaves a hole in the hearts of those who were lucky enough to call him friend or family; often times the lines between those two categories were blurred. Dick went by many names to those who knew and loved him: Dad,...
Dolores A. Cason
Jan 26, 2026
In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services.
Robert Wigent
Jan 24, 2026
Robert George Wigent (Bob), age 91, was born on September 14, 1934, and passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, he leaves behind a legacy of caring and originality.
Bob was united in marriage to Carol G Martin on March 15, 2003, and moved to Battle Creek. Sundays would usually find...
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