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Arlene Cousins
Apr 20, 2025
Arlene J. Cousins, age 86 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home surrounded by family on April 20, 2025. Arlene is the daughter of Walter and Dorothy Crow. She graduated Mott College with a nursing degree and subsequently worked at Genesys Hospital concluding her career as a Medical Researcher.
Arlene was renowned for her resilience, quick wit,...
Thomas Evans
Apr 20, 2025
Thomas Jeffrey Evans, 75, of Burlington, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. Born on January 6, 1950, to Joan and Forest Evans, Tom was the eldest of six siblings. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973, including time aboard the USS Wasp in 1972 during its support of operations in Vietnam.
After his military...
James Dixon
Apr 20, 2025
James Dixon, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to his heavenly home on April 20, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on January 24, 1940, he dedicated his life to both his family and a distinguished career in the railroad industry.
Jim served as a brakeman conductor for the Grand Trunk Railroad/Canadian National for an impressive 42 years....
Esmer French
Apr 18, 2025
Esmer French, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. His life was a testament to his dedication to family, friends, church and any stranger that needed help.
Esmer was born on August 7, 1933, in Berea, Kentucky. He grew up in Hamilton, Ohio where he learned the values of hard work and perseverance. Esmer attended Mount Vernon Academy where he worked...
William Albert Williams
Apr 18, 2025
William “Bill” A. Williams known lovely as “Peanut Butter Willy”, age 84, of East Leroy, Michigan passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1940, in Battle Creek, the son of Richard and Ruth (Hood) Williams. Bill was a lifelong resident and graduated from Lakeview High School in...
Donald E. Pierce
Apr 17, 2025
Donald Eugene Pierce, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 17, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Climax, Michigan, the son of Ivan and June (Avery) Pierce. Don graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1962, then went on to attend Western Michigan University for two years. He was previously employed as...
Larry Grey West
Apr 14, 2025
Larry Grey West, age 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on April 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 18, 1940, in Whitleyville, Tennessee, to Earsley and Haskell West. Larry was the fifth of six children in his family. As a young child, he moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, where he graduated from Battle Creek...
Judith Florence Morgan
Apr 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Judith Florence Morgan. Judith was born in Detroit, MI on May 9, 1936 to Gus McKinsey McPherson and Lillian (Heikkinen) McPherson. She married Kenneth Murphy in 1954 and had two children, Pam Murphy and Michael (Mindy) Murphy. She later married Joseph E. Morgan in Sept 1970. Joe...
Anthony Loren Thurman
Apr 13, 2025
Anthony Loren Thurman, age 76, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Oaklawn Hospital, surrounded by his daughters. Anthony was born on May 15, 1948, in Battle Creek, MI to the late Floyd and Jessie Sue (Hatfield) Thurman. Anthony was the oldest of four boys and was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High...
Darla Marie Milnes
Apr 9, 2025
Darla Marie (Ughetti) Milnes, age 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.
Darla was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Dario and Mary Ughetti on October 10, 1938. She went to high school at St. Phillip Catholic High School and graduated in 1956. She worked as a purchasing agent for...
Brenda Sue Mitchell
Apr 7, 2025
Died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek. Brenda was born on April 22, 1949, in Battle Creek, the daughter of William T. and Patricia A.(Gibson) Douglas. She had been a lifelong resident of the area.
Surviving are her 3 daughters, Bambee Kortz (Scott Hull), Kristal(Jon) Smith and Tiffany (Layne) McDaniel; 8 grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Jake Smith, Brianna VanValkenberg,...
Michael E. Zidarevich
Apr 7, 2025
Michael "Mike" Edwin Zidarevich April 30, 1952 – April 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Michael "Mike" Zidarevich, who left us on April 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on April 30, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, he was the second of six children...
Louise A. Day
Apr 5, 2025
Alberta “Louise” (Erk) Day, 94, passed into eternal peace on Saturday, April 5, 2025 in Calhoun County with her family at her side. She was born on September 4, 1930 in Ann Arbor, MI; the daughter of Iva Viola Erk. Louise was a very loving women and strong in her faith. Her Grandmother, Lena (Fields) Erk, held a very special...
Ralph Bateman Letters
Mar 29, 2025
Ralph Bateman Letters, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, in St George, Utah. Born in Putnam, Connecticut, He was the son of the late Frank Halford and Tempest Virginia (Smith) Letters. Ralph was a man who loved his family and friends dearly. He grew up in Putnam, CT, and is the youngest of three children. A year...
Barbara M. Ryan
Mar 25, 2025
Barbara M. Ryan, age 86 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Wilmington, North Carolina, surrounded by family on March 25, 2025. She was born September 17, 1938 in Shelby Michigan, the daughter of Floyd and N. Leone (Ossman) Woodland.
Barbara will be remembered for her resilience, but also for being caring, funny, outgoing, and always an...
Bobbie Joyce Iles
Mar 23, 2025
Bobbie Joyce Iles, age77, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on March 23, 2025 in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Bobbie Joyce Iles was born in Dayton, TN to Bradford Ray Iles Sr and Anna Ruth Yates on June 22, 1947. She went to high school at Battle Creek Central. She worked as a cosmetologist for over 50 years. She enjoyed spending...
Robert "Bob" J. Russell
Mar 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Battle Creek. Robert was born on August 26, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Laverne and Kathleen (Barnes) Russell. Bob had been a lifelong resident of the area. Bob grew up on a farm and raised Champion Red Pole Cattle which he showed at the Calhoun County...
James Miller
Mar 23, 2025
James Douglas Miller beloved father, grandfather, brother and lifelong sports enthusiast passed away on March 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering team spirit for his Michigan teams. Jimmy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 3, 1950, to Eugene and Beverly Miller. Jimmy grew up with a passion for athletics. He was a 1969...
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