Obituaries

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.

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...