Obituaries

Jan 1, 2022

Julia “Judy” A. Wright, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Reflections Memory Care.  She was born on July 19, 1927 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Raymond C. and Lucille J. (Hicks) Weeks.  Judy was a lifelong area resident.  She graduated from Kellogg Consolidated School in 1944.  Judy previously worked at Allen...

Jan 1, 2022

Cremation to take place.  No services scheduled at this time.

Jan 1, 2022

Michael James Whalen passed away March 28, 2022, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Mike was born to Martin “Joe” Whalen and Elouise (Townsend) Bowen, February 2,1951, in Battle Creek, Michigan,

graduating from Lakeview High School in 1969.

His brief marriage to Marty Lind ended in divorce.

Mike...

Jan 1, 2022

Robert D. (Bob) Schreiner, age 89, of Bedford Township, passed peacefully on the morning of June 1, 2022. He was born on September 29, 1932, in Hastings, MI, the son of John L. and Kathryn A. (Wills) Schreiner. Bob was a lifelong resident of the area, having grown up on his parent’s farm in Lacey, MI, before marriage to...

Jan 1, 2022

Scott A. Sackrider, age 57, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born February 27, 1965, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Gary Adrian and Susan Kay (Robinson) Sackrider. Scott was a 1983 graduate of Springfield High School. For the past twenty years, Scott has worked at Denso...

Jan 1, 2022

Daniel Gerard Brennan, Sr., age 63 of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born August 2, 1959, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of James David and Janet Lois (Richards) Brennan. Dan was a 1977 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and moved to Florida shortly after graduation where he lived for over 30 years...

Jan 1, 2022

Shashi Kimberly Fabian, age 10, loving daughter of Juan and Leticia (Tomas) Fabian passed away on January 1, 2022 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  She was born on July 15, 2011 In Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Shashi attended Doris Klaussen Developmental Center.  She enjoyed listening  to music, watching  TV,  being in quiet spaces, and like many young girls, she...

Jan 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Thomas J. Wines. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 31, 2021

Wanda Jean Ashby, age 91, of Bronson, died Friday, December 31, 2021, at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital. She was born May 11, 1930, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Rollo L. and Gertrude V. (Harry) Miller. A graduate of Lakeview High School, she enjoyed fishing, bowling, and vacationing in Florida with her husband. On April 9, 1949, Wanda...

Dec 27, 2021

Steven Crieg Daghuer (Steve), 56 of East Leroy, MI passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2021. He was born in Detroit, MI to Albert and Charlcie (Vivian) Daghuer. He completed high school in 1983 from Deckerville Community High School. He was a long-time employee at Berrier Paint and Clean and Art Unlimited.

He was a former resident...

Dec 26, 2021

Donald Earl Evans 91 years old, passed away 12/26/2021. He was born 1/10/1930 and retired from Grand Trunk Railroad as a conductor, after 30 years of service.  Cremation has taken place. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Dec 25, 2021

Jackie Lee Nichols, age 67, of Hesperia, MI., passed away on December 25, 2021 at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, MI.  He was born on July 2, 1954 in Lincoln Park, MI., the son of Robert and Mary (Rummel) Nichols.  Jackie graduated from Fowlerville High School in 1971, and then went on to receive his Associates Degree from Jordan...

Dec 25, 2021

Mary G. Miller, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away on December 25, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on November 10, 1939 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harry and Elanor (Burrill) Dale.  Mary graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957.  She previously worked in administration at TransAmerica and Earth Tech, where she retired from...

Dec 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert W. Sutton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 24, 2021

Cremation to take place.

Dec 23, 2021

Marcelino “Marce” Martinez Jr. of Battle Creek, MI passed away on December 23, 2021 peacefully at home with family. He was born on July 4, 1961 in Saginaw, MI. He was raised by his mother Victoria Sanchez Burke and Stepfather Robert Earl Burke Sr. Marce moved to Battle Creek at the age of five. He graduated from Battle Creek...

Dec 22, 2021

Lt. Col. William Foody Morris, USA (Ret.)

(September 7, 1927 – December 22, 2021)

Bill began his amazing journey through life in the south side community of Chicago, Illinois. Born to John James and Alice V. Foody Morris he grew up with a strong Irish determination and ethic which served him well throughout his interesting...

Dec 21, 2021

Died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Place. Tom was born on October 21, 1932, in Battle Creek, the son of Thomas C and Fronia A. (Wood) Hall. He grew up in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Public Schools, Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University. Tom joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged...

Dec 20, 2021

Catherine Rose (Reed) (Shirley) Crowell, age 98, of Battle Creek and formerly of Athens, MI, passed away on December 20, 2021 at Lakeview Assisted Living.  She was born on August 12, 1923 in Cedar Springs, MI, the daughter of Howard and May (Schmidt) Reed.  Catherine was an only child and raised on the family farm.  She met her husband, Roland...

Dec 17, 2021

Peter Jeffrey Colquhoun, 65, of Battle Creek, MI, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2021.  He was born in Battle Creek to Graham and Bonnie (Rabe) Colquhoun on October 4, 1956.  Jeff is survived by his wife and helpmate of 30 years, Diane; children, Peter, Gillian, and Brigitte; sisters Breah (Bill) Mohr...