Obituaries

Nov 28, 2021

Irving R. Craw, age 73, of Burlington, MI., passed away on November 28, 2021.  He was born on April 15, 1948 in Battle Creek, the son of Richard and Barbara Craw.  Irving graduated from Lakeview High School in 1966, later moving to Burlington where he made his home for twenty eight years.  Irving was united in marriage on January...

Nov 27, 2021

Gary A. Orr, age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 27, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek.  He was born on December 13, 1941 in Havre, Montana, the son of Roger and Muriel (Sletten) Orr.  Gary graduated from Havre High School in 1959, and moved to Battle Creek from Helena, Montana in 1985.  He previously worked as a...

Nov 27, 2021

Stephanie Jean Newburn, 72 of Battle Creek, was called home to her Heavenly Father after a brief illness on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Stephanie was born on February 8 th , 1949 in Coldwater, Michigan to Bruce and Fern (Mitchell) Bishop. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1967 graduate of Lakeview High School. After graduation, she...

Nov 26, 2021

Richard Lee Leiter, age 67, of Battle Creek, passed away in his sleep on November 26, 2021 at his home he resided in for 30 years.  Richard was a kind, loving, strong, faithful,  husband, father, grandfather, and friend that was always happy and smiling.  He was born on June 7, 1954 in Battle Creek to Charles A. and Barbara...

Nov 24, 2021

Pamela Ann Letzring [McKinley], age 80, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on November 24, 2021 in Battle Creek, Michigan after a brief illness.

Pamela was born on October 11, 1941 in Brighton, MI to Vivian Vera McKinley [Miles] and William Burton McKinley of New Hudson, MI. She met her future husband, Kurt F. Letzring, when they were...

Nov 23, 2021

Marma “Duke” Begley, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 23, 2021 at Bronson Battle Creek.  He was born on January 31, 1933 in Bowling Town, KY., the son of Brown and Callie (Deaton) Begley.  Marma graduated from the University of Dayon in 1961.  He proudly served in the United States Airforce from June 1950 until May...

Nov 23, 2021

Harold George (Ozzie) Oswald Jr. went to be with his Lord on November 23, 2021, where he joined his parents Mildred and Harold Sr as well as his beloved brother Arthur.  Harold was born June 9, 1936, at Walter Reid US Army hospital in Washington DC.  He started school in Essex, Maryland, before traveling around the country with...

Nov 22, 2021

Jean A. Nelson, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 22, 2021 at Glenn Arbor Place.  She was born on May 14, 1933, in Jackson, MI., the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Guston) Shinn.  Jean was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker that especially enjoyed gardening and sewing.  She is survived by her loving husband...

Nov 21, 2021

Deborah Ann (Young) Peck 60, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on the early morning of November 21, 2021 at home after a long illness. Debi was born on February 4, 1961 to Robert R Young and Patricia E (Ryan) Young in Battle Creek, Michigan. Debi graduated from Lakeview High School in 1979. She worked at Trans America then later...

Nov 20, 2021

Cremation to take place.

Nov 20, 2021

Died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at McClaren Greater Lansing Hospital. Willie was born on April 23, 1945, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Willie C. and Geneva (Tench) McCowan. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. She was united in marriage to James Lee Hack who preceded her in...

Nov 20, 2021

Coleson Carter Wilson, infant son of Tara Christine and Kyle Robert Wilson, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021. Coleson is survived by his parents, one sister Ryleigh Wilson, two brothers: George and Chase Wilson, maternal grandmother Christy Dilling, maternal grandfather Stuart Hopkins, paternal grandparents Cheryl and Kelly Wilson, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A private family service will...

Nov 19, 2021

obituary pending

Nov 19, 2021

Was born on September 3, 1970, in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Edward and Grace Karaba has went to be with the Lord. Cheryl passed away on November 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mom Grace Karaba (Einhardt), her husband, Bernard Rudd and her son Christopher Mattice. She is survived by her father, Edward Karaba...

Nov 19, 2021

John Wesley Compton, age 69, of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 19, 2021. John was born September 1, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Oliver Wesley and Helen Teresa (Arnone) Compton. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1971 and retired from the City of Battle Creek. John liked to camp, fish, ride motorcycles and work around...

Nov 19, 2021

Carol Jean Swafford, age 80 of Battle Creek, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Pine River Health Care Center in St. Louis, Michigan. She was born August 6, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Chauncey and Madeline (Lombardi) Burghdorf. Carol graduated from Marshall High School and worked at Post Cereal until her retirement. In May of...

Nov 15, 2021

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

Nov 15, 2021

Valerie I. Murphy, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on November 15, 2021.  She was born on February 14, 1955 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Stubbs) Burgess.  Valerie was a lifelong area resident, and 1973 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School.  She worked at various fast-food restaurants, with McDonalds being her most recent. ...

Nov 14, 2021

Died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Villa at Winston Court, Senior Living Communities. Virginia was born September 19, 1930, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Robert A. and Louise D. (Orr) Hart. She had been a lifelong resident of the area. She was united in marriage to William F. Root in June of 1960. He preceded her...

Nov 11, 2021

Died Thursday, November 11, 2021, due to illness at home, surrounded by his family. Donald was born on September 4, 1943, in Battle Creek, the son of Carl J. and Agnes V. (Gothard) Sexton. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Kellogg Agricultural High School in 1961.  In 1963, he was united in marriage to...