Obituaries

Jan 17, 2023

On Tuesday, January 17th, Leo Frederick Cotton, loving husband,  father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 89. Leo was born on February 2, 1933 in Battle Creek, MI to Wallace and Anna (Mastin) Cotton. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1953 and married his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Taft), with whom he enjoyed 69 years...

Jan 16, 2023

Joshua J. Morris, although better known to those he held dear as Joshie, age 37 of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on January 16th, 2023 in Colorado. Born on May 11th, 1985 in Battle Creek, Michigan, to James and Molly (Cummins) Morris. Josh graduated from Climax-Scotts High school and called a few places home including Ventura, California, as...

Jan 15, 2023

Dorothy “Dottie” M. Keagle, 88 years young of Lakeland, FL slipped away quietly from this world on Sunday, January 15, 2023, and into the arms of Jesus, after a brief illness.

Born on January 18, 1934, in Slidell, Louisiana, to Haley and Mary (Waldridge) Faciane with six brothers and sisters whom she adored.

Dottie married...

Jan 13, 2023

Died on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the University of Michigan Medical Hospital in Ann Arbor. Kathryn (Katy) was born on April 5, 1954, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of William and Marion (Lovequest) Enright. She was a graduate of Dominican High School and then received her Bachelor’s in Social Work with a minor in Psychology from Michigan State...

Jan 8, 2023

obituary pending

Jan 7, 2023

Carol Jean Murphey, age 80, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, surrounded by her husband and 3 children. She was born April 5, 1942, in Salem, Ohio the daughter of Edgar and Ruth (Hertz) Arfman and was a 1960 graduate of Salem High School. She met her future husband while working as a stenographer at the...

Jan 5, 2023

Kayla Sue Vandeburg, 32, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away after succumbing to a number of health issues that plagued her for years, surrounded by family and in the arms of the man that loved her on January 5 th, 2023, at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born September 13, 1990, to her mother Julie, who tragically passed away...

Jan 4, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Jan 4, 2023

Patricia J. Woodard, age 92, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo after a brief illness. More affectionately (Pat) for all whom knew her.  She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 21, 1930, to L. Arleith Walters (Young).  She was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek.  She graduated high school...

Jan 4, 2023

Died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Battle Creek. Richard was born on August 4, 1941, in Plainwell, MI, the son of Wylie and Alice (Latta) Young.  Richard was a  1959 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force from January 4, 1961, to December 1, 1964. Richard was united...

Jan 2, 2023

RosaLee Jeanette (Davison) Dornfelt, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on January 2, 2023, after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. RosaLee was born on March 9, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond LaWayne and Thelma Davison . RosaLee lived most of her life in Battle Creek, Michigan, with a brief period in Savanah, GA,...

Jan 1, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Dec 30, 2022

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Dec 30, 2022

A graveside service with military honors will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday, May 26, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

Dec 27, 2022

Randall L. Hurt, age 61, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born August 22, 1961, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of George and Ann (Sharpsteen) Hurt. Randy was a 1979 graduate of Harper Creek High School and worked as an over the road truck driver for many years.  He had also worked in sales at Whitman Saddle...

Dec 27, 2022

Benjamin Clayton Messenger, 82, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 27, 2022, surrounded by his family and listening to 50s rock and roll music.  He was born February 14, 1940, a son of Clayton and Myrtle Messenger.

Over his 64 years of employment, Ben worked as a...

Dec 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Brenda J. (Wilkey) Burt. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 25, 2022

Claire Nell Griffin, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was born May 22, 1940, in Russell, Arkansas the daughter of Henry and Eva Mae (Davis) Cochran. Nell was married to John L. Griffin in 1960 and he survives. Also surviving are four children: Donald (Serene) Griffin, George (Lora) Griffin, Wanda Griffin and Raymond...

Dec 23, 2022

 

Frank Klein, 89 of East Leroy, passed away on December 23, 2022. Frank was born on July 21, 1933, in Athens, Michigan to Christof and Wilhelmina (Baurle) Klein, the youngest of seven children. His first years of school were spent at the old Indian School north of Athens. He graduated from Athens High School in 1955. Frank married Neisha...

Dec 22, 2022

Cremation to take place.