Obituaries

May 7, 2022

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

May 6, 2022

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

May 5, 2022

Died on Thursday, May 6, 2022, at Hope Landing-The Haven in Charlotte, MI. Shirley was born on June 13, 1938, in Bellevue, the daughter of James and Mary Elizabeth (Shaver) Whitfield. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek central High school. She also attended Cosmetology School and Argubright Business College. On November 5, 1960,...

Apr 30, 2022

Robert Daniel O’Brien, age 102 of Battle Creek, Michigan gained his heavenly wings after a short illness on April 30, 2022 while at the Laurels of Bedford Nursing Home. Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years Sarah (Smith) O’Brien; siblings David (Wanita) O’Brien, Charlotte “Mae” (Lloyd) Haggard, Marjorie (Carl) Britt and Charles (Linda) O’Brien; granddaughter Michelle France-Dobbs....

Apr 29, 2022

On Friday, April 29, 2022, my Jimmy flew away to Heaven. He fought long and hard for 74 years before gaining his eternal wings at home with the love of his life by his side. James “Jim” Charles Taylor was born on March 27, 1948 to Roland and Jean (Fletcher) Taylor in Lansing, Michigan. The family moved to Battle...

Apr 29, 2022

Elaine Mildred Smith (Horr) 79, of Galesburg, Michigan, passed away April 29th, 2022 peacefully at home.

Elaine was born in Defiance, OH to Harold and LaVerne Horr on June 25th, 1942. At a young age the family moved to Battle Creek, MI where she grew up and attended Battle Creek Central High School and graduated in 1960.  Elaine...

Apr 26, 2022

Earl died peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born in February 1928, in Homer, Michigan, the son of Ray and Mary (Sherman) Ball. The youngest of eight, he was always the baby to his sisters.  On the farm, he learned the value of hard work and the meaning of a penny (they didn’t...

Apr 25, 2022

Trudy Lane Daum, age 75, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022.  She was born on June 23, 1946 in Auburn, New York, the daughter of Verner and Vivian (Folgner) Davis.  She graduated from Elbridge High School in 1964, and later received her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Western Michigan University in special education.  Trudy taught special education at...

Apr 20, 2022

David Michael Langston "Proud Marine", age 60, of Eaton Rapids, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022, under the compassionate care of the VA Hospice in Battle Creek, Michigan and the loving care of his family. He is survived by his sisters: Laura Overton and Tina “Tot” Treacher, his fiancé Laura Bortell and his best friend Doug Henley. A very...

Apr 17, 2022

Winifred M. McCulley, age 89, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2022.  She was born on November 29, 1932 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Nelson and Grace (Young) Jacox.  Winifred was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.  She was previously employed by Security National Bank as an...

Apr 16, 2022

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

Apr 9, 2022

Christopher John Hickman, 57, Battle Creek, passed away April 9, 2022, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on July 20, 1964, in Battle Creek to Denver and Carol (Penn) Hickman. Chris was a lifelong area resident and 1982 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Chris previously worked at Ken Nottke Bowl and later served as...

Apr 7, 2022

Darby Landel McMillon Sr, 51, of Springfield peacefully passed away in his sleep on April 7 th , 2022.   He was born  in Battle Creek, MI to Clarence Landel McMillon and Helen Esther Leboeuf.  Darby was always known as the life of the party. He grew up with a love of NASCAR, hunting, fishing, cars, and family.

Darby attended Springfield High School. Upon graduating, he joined the Marines...

Apr 6, 2022

Bryan R. Whittemore,59, of Battle Creek, passed away April 6, 2022. Bryan, the son of Roger and Joann Whittemore was born February 8, 1963, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Bryan graduated in 1981 from Delton Kellogg High School in Delton, Michigan. Bryan worked as a Millwright and enjoyed driving heavy equipment. Bryan also enjoyed NASCAR, tinkering and trading his cars...

Apr 4, 2022

Amanda Renee Grumeretz, age 36 of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, April 4, 2022. She was born December 3, 1985, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Reynaldo and Patricia (Bradstreet) Polendo. Amanda was a 2004 graduate of Lakeview High School and went on to graduate from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of...

Apr 1, 2022

Darren passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at his home. He was born October 26, 1971, in Battle Creek, MI. Darren is the son of Richard M. Young and Sandra Robinette. He attended LaSalle High School in South Bend, IN but has been a lifelong resident of the Battle Creek area. Darren was enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Mar 31, 2022

Mary E. Krauss of Battle Creek, formerly of Birch Run, died March 31, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Mary was preceded in death by her husband Donald Krauss and her brother, Robert Smith of Midland, MI.

She was born April 30, 1933 in Sanford, Michigan.  Daughter of Kenneth and Elva (Larsen) Smith of...

Mar 29, 2022

Bonnie J. DeLano, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 29, 2022.  She was born on January 23, 1929 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Henry and Madge (Teeters) Steinbacher.  Bonnie graduated from St. Philip Catholic Central High School in 1947 and was a lifelong area resident.  She was a homemaker and loving mother while raising her...

Mar 26, 2022

Gary Lee Waltz, age 73, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on March 26, 2022 at Medilodge of Westwood. He was born in Battle Creek on April 18, 1948, the son of Eber and Phyllis (Gordon) Waltz. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Galesburg High School, and attended KVCC, MTU and graduated from Western Michigan University...

Mar 22, 2022

Died on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Sally was born on April 21, 1946, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Marston and Elizabeth (Dula) Moll. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School in 1964, and then earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Olivet Nazarene College in...