Obituaries

Dec 18, 2022

Phyllis Marie Robinson, born in Jackson, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 18th, 2022.  She was 96 years old.

Phyllis was predeceased by her husband George H. Robinson Jr., Mother and Father, Mildred and Ernest Edger and her brother Richard Woodworth Edger.  She is survived by her sister Marjorie Steiner (Donald), her four children Joyce Duford...

Dec 17, 2022

Edward James Gustke, known as “Jimmy” or “Ed” to many of his friends and coworkers, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  He was 78 years old.  Ed, a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, lived his entire life in Battle Creek where he met his wife, Cynthia.  The two of them...

Dec 15, 2022

Died Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Battle Creek. Gloria was born on September 7, 1931, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Roland and Florence Fleming. She was a 1949 graduate of Central High School in South Bend, Indiana, and then attended Michigan State University in 1950.  She worked as a service rep for Indiana Bill in South Bend, manager...

Dec 15, 2022

Howard R Eddy, “Part of the greatest Generation”, was born on March 9, 1925 in Flint, MI and passed on December 15, 2022. Howard was 97 years old. During WWII Howard served in the Army Air Corps as a transport pilot in the Pacific Theatre including the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Japan following the war. Recalled during the...

Dec 13, 2022

Richard Carl Knell, 88, died at home December 13, 2022, in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Richard was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Carl E. Knell and Margaret E. (Larkin) (Knell) Jones on September 20, 1934.

Richard graduated from Lakeview Schools in 1952.  He met Patty Vaughn at  Noble's Shoe store, and on November 21,1953 they...

Dec 13, 2022

Our dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Barbara Jean (Marquart) Leiter, 96, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2022.  Barbara was born on September 11, 1926, at her grandparent’s home, at 442 W. Van Buren Street in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Stanley and Mable (Lee) Marquart.  Barbara resided in Battle Creek her entire life and lived in...

Dec 9, 2022

Ricky Lee Anthony, Sr, age 64 of Battle Creek, died Friday December 9, 2022, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born September 24, 1958, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Rick was a 1976 graduate of Pennfield High School where he played baseball and was a starting pitcher. He had worked as a machinist at Hoover Universal in Charlotte for...

Dec 8, 2022

Robert E. Coy Sr. passed away on December 8, 2022 surrounded by the love of his family.  Robert was born on October 12, 1946 to Robert R. and Myrtle Coy in Battle Creek, Michigan.  As a young man, Bob attended Harper Creek High School and graduated in 1964. It was in high school that Robert met the love of...

Dec 4, 2022

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Dec 3, 2022

Shirley A. Ryan, age 83, of Battle Creek, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2022 at home.  She was born on June 1, 1939, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert G. and Mary R. (Lockwood) Micklatcher.  Shirley was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek.  She graduated in 1957 from St. Philip High School, then went on to receive...

Dec 3, 2022

Terry Robert Burleson, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born June 8, 1953, at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital in Detroit, Michigan the son of Ellis Gerald Burleson and Katherine McLean Watson. Born and raised in the Detroit Metro area, he spent many years in Warren, MI....

Dec 1, 2022

Joleen Mann, 88 of Battle Creek, MI passed away on December 1, 2022 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center.  She was born August 13, 1934, the daughter of Martin and Selma (Martin) Johnson in Admire, Kansas. She graduated from Admire Rural High School in 1951 as president of her senior class and graduated Valedictorian. Joleen successfully completed her...

Nov 30, 2022

Died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Barbara was born on July 2, 1948, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert B. and Doris L. (Downs) McDonald. She was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Lakeview High School in 1966. Barbara was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1969, then in the Air National...

Nov 23, 2022

Sandra Kay O’Neal, 64, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. She was born August 31, 1958, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of James Junior and Betty Lou (Wickham) Jones. Sandra is survived by her loving husband Jack M. O’Neal of Battle Creek; daughter Sarah Eakins; three sons: Michael (Cystal) Perters, Jason O’Neal and Brandon O’Neal;...

Nov 23, 2022

Connie M. Jerrell, age 83, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 23, 2022. She was born on November 4, 1939 in Charlotte, Michigan, the daughter of Philip (Sam) and Maxine (Velliquette) Mains. Connie moved from Olivet, Michigan to Battle Creek as a young child. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957 and married her high...

Nov 22, 2022

Ellen Irene Pierce, age 78, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 22, 2022 at Glenn Arbor Place.  She was born on February 4, 1944 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert and Melma (Harvey) Pratley.  She graduated in 1962 from Climax Scotts High School, Western Michigan University in 1966 and Postgraduate from 1970 to 1973.  She previously worked...

Nov 21, 2022

Quentin H. Jones, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 21, 2022.  He was born on August 2, 1932 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Homer and Birdie (Hoskinson) Jones.  He was lovingly raised by Homer and Mae Jones.  Quentin graduated  in 1950 from Laird High School, in Pueblo, CO., then went on to receive his Associates...

Nov 14, 2022

Keith L. Fletcher, 61, passed away unexpectedly due to complications of lung cancer on Monday, November 14th. He was the youngest child of Dorothy and Edward Fletcher – born on February 7th,1961 in Battle Creek, and he had four older siblings. Keith achieved in GED in 1979 from Springfield High School and worked at several factories before continuing his...

Nov 14, 2022

Passed Away on Monday, November 14, 2022, in Battle Creek. Max was born on May 2, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Garland and Ruth (Wilkey) Dyer. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1959. After high school Max served in the U.S. Marine Corp during Vietnam. After...

Nov 12, 2022

Sanford “Bud” Burrill, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022, and is now in the presence of God after a difficult decline in health. He was born February 28, 1940, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Leland and Elva (VanBlaricom) Burrill. Bud was a graduate of Pennfield High School, received an Associate Degree from...