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Joan Marie Sterrett
Feb 15, 2024
Joan Marie Sterrett, age 86, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, February 15, 2024. She was born September 25, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Clyde and Johanna (Van Ittersum) Sterrett. Joan worked at both Jacobson’s and Macy’s as well as at the Federal Center ,where she retired after more than 20 years of service. She was a member of...
Jerome K. Sakowicz
Feb 15, 2024
Jerome K. Sakowicz, 86 also known as Jerry, Big Jerr or Papa Jerr passed away on February 15 surrounded by his loving family at Bronson Battle Creek.
Jerry was born November 30, 1937, to Leo and Rose (Bardauskas) Sakowicz in Chicago. His mother passed away when he was one year old. His dad married Anna and they made their home in...
Mary Ann Conine
Feb 14, 2024
Mary Ann Conine, age 70, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on February 14, 2024, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on April 15, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Edwin and Esther (Zander) Nelson. Mary was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High...
Randall V. Campbell
Feb 11, 2024
Randall Virgil Campbell (Randy), 70, of Battle Creek, MI Passed away on February 11, 2024. Randy was born in Commerce, GA to Cecil Howard and Agnus (Meridith) Campbell on February 3, 1954. Randy worked many jobs over the years such as Construction, Factory and Foundry. Randy enjoyed Playing Softball, Pool, and Poker. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and Sports. Most...
Ammy Jane Russell
Feb 7, 2024
Passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Brookdale of Battle Creek. Ammy was born on December 15, 1933, in Kalamazoo, MI. She was the daughter of William H. and Lila (Root) Simmonds. She grew up with her grandparents near Gull Lake and Climax. Ammy lived most of her married life in Battle Creek. She was united in marriage to John...
Angela Slaughter-Mahoney
Feb 7, 2024
Angela Melissa Slaughter-Mahoney passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2024. Angie was born on June 18th, 1969 in Battle Creek, MI. She graduated from Lakeview schools in 1987, and spent most of her life in Kalamazoo, ultimately retiring to Vicksburg, MI. Angie worked as a switchboard operator for many years at the WMCC in Kalamazoo. She was a funny and...
Rose Walentowski
Feb 6, 2024
Rose Walentowski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and valued member of the community, passed away on February 6, 2024, in Battle Creek. She was born on July 17, 1956, in St. Albans, West Virginia.
Rose was a dedicated housewife and took great pride in taking care of her children and managing the household. Her commitment to her family was unparalleled, and...
Pamelia Trupiano Smith
Feb 3, 2024
Pamelia Trupiano Smith went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2024. She was born on January 2, 1938, to Steven and Arlene Trupiano. After a brief marriage to Arlene, her father married Ernestine Lake Gill, and she was raised in a loving blended family.
After high school, Pam married briefly and had two sons, James ( Barbie)...
Thomas Allan Peterson
Jan 30, 2024
Died on January 30, 2024, Thomas was born on April 3, 1952, in Battle Creek, the son of Richard E. and Margie M. (VanDyke) Peterson. He graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1970 and then took general subject classes at Kellogg Community College. Thomas worked at CT Polymer Tech in South Haven and United steel and Wire until he...
Willidean Munn
Jan 29, 2024
She passed away January 29 2024 was born August 22, 1930 in LaGrange county, Indiana to Elmo and Gertrude (cool)Sams. She enjoyed fishing hunting mushroom hunting with her kids and grandkids loved her years making Girl Scout cookies. she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, Jack Munn daughters, Jackie Thunder, Laura (thunder) Metzger brothers, Charles and Robert Sam’s...
Patricia Ann Turley
Jan 29, 2024
Patricia Ann Turley, age 88, a beloved member of the Battle Creek community, passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on December 9, 1935, the daughter of Benjamin and Allie (Gould) Chaney. In her years, Patricia developed a strong work ethic. She held various positions throughout her career, working...
Beverly Anne Goddard
Jan 29, 2024
Passed on Monday, January 29, 2024, surrounded by her family. Beverly was born on July 8, 1931, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Carl W. and Maebelle Leona (Strole) Harmon, Sr. She was a lifelong resident of the area and attended Bellevue Schools. She married John W. Goddard, Jr., on November 30, 1947, he preceded her in death in 2018....
Don Hayes
Jan 28, 2024
Don Hayes, beloved husband, father, Granddad, brother, and coach, passed away on January 28, 2024, in Richland, Michigan. He was born on July 15, 1947, in Morganville Georgia to Charlie and Mary Hayes.
Don dedicated 30 years of his life to working at the Kellogg Company in their warehouse division. He was known for his exceptional work ethic and commitment to...
Marjorie Marie Gilbert
Jan 27, 2024
Marjorie (Marge) LaForce Gilbert a well-loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend died on January 27, 2024, in Battle Creek just 3 months before her 100th birthday. Marge lived a life that reflected God’s love of all of us. She was a loving influence on those that met her briefly and especially for those who had the privilege to know her...
Daniel L. Clemence
Jan 27, 2024
Daniel L. Clemence, Age 80, of Battle Creek passed away on January 27, 2024. He was born February 1, 1943, in Battle Creek to his parents Richard and Leatrice (Bailey) Clemence. Dan's career spanned an impressive 35 years at Post Foods, where he held the position of Maintenance Supervisor. Dan was also a master electrician who would often oversee many...
Barbara Ann Flanders
Jan 27, 2024
Barbara Ann Flanders, age 91, of Athens, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024 at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born on January 7, 1933 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Maxine (Bruce) Fulkerson.
Barbara graduated from Athens High School in 1951. After completing her education, she worked tirelessly for 23 years at...
Michelle Bulifant
Jan 27, 2024
Michelle Bulifant, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Athens, Michigan. She was born on October 28, 1962, the daughter of George and Hugette (Forgues) Catellier. Michelle's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
Michelle's career was marked by dedication and excellence. She worked as a Branch Manager...
Helen Sue Keenan
Jan 26, 2024
Helen Sue Keenan (Revis), 87 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on January 26, 2024 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Born December 20, 1936 in Dayton, Tennessee, Rhea County of Samuel Burton Revis and Katie Rae Wilkey. Her five sisters, all preceded in death, are Katie Fae Sinclair (Revis), AnnOpal Comfort (Revis), Martha Jane Darling (Revis), Drewena Revis, and Mary Ruth...
Luise Kaufmann
Jan 23, 2024
Luise Kaufmann, 72, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Luise was born July 31, 1951 in Marienstein Germany to Sixtus Kaufmann and Maria Magdalena (Schmid) Kaufmann. She came to the United States when she was 16 and became a naturalized citizen in 1974. She fell in love and married Fr. John Marie Vianney.
Luise...
Mary J. Plushnik
Jan 22, 2024
Mary Jeanne Plushnik, Age 87, of Ceresco passed away on January 22, 2024. She was born on February 4, 1936 in Battle Creek, Michigan to her loving parents Robert Halder and Margaret (Latshaw) Kellerman. Mary was united in marriage to Robert Lee Plushnik on August 28, 1958. Mary lived a life dedicated to her family. She worked at Kellogg's for...
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