Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

Mark Stephen Boaz was born August 16, 1959, to Barry Joseph Boaz and Shirley Joan (Stumpf) Boaz at Leila hospital in Battle Creek Michigan, and passed away December 6th, 2021 in the comfort of his own home. In his early years, Mark attended South Westnedge Elementary School, South Junior High School, and Loy Norrix High School, where he graduated...

Dec 7, 2021

Lee Burgett, 81, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Florida on December 7, 2021.  He was cherished by his family and will be greatly missed by so many.  Lee is survived by his three children, Randy (Tammie), Dale (Jill), and Jim (Trish) along with his grandchildren Tara (James) Barber, Tiffany (Geoff) Parker, Shawnna (Brian) Figgins, Justin (Amanda) Burgett...

Dec 6, 2021

Deborah Suzanne Knickerbocker, 61, of Augusta, MI passed away unexpectedly on December 6 th , 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Deborah was born on February 16 th ,1960 and lived most of her life in the Battle Creek/Kalamazoo area.  She worked at Denso Manufacturing in a number of positions for 28 years.  Deborah dedicated her life to being a...

Dec 6, 2021

Died on Monday, December 6, 2021, at the laurels of Bedford. Ramiro was born on October 26, 1952 in , Cheran Michoacan, Mexico,  the son of Santiago Guardian and Herlinda Roman. In 1969, he was united in marriage to Catalina Baldivia who survives. Ramiro was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening, watching TV and going...

Dec 6, 2021

Passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his fiancé, Tracy Wright, Children, Courtney and Zachary; his grandson, Hayden; mother, Sharon Enbody; brothers, Glenn Hissong and Floyd (Laurie) Switzer; a sister, Barb (Guy) Roberts and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Donald...

Dec 5, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Evelyn F. (Kelley) Clark. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 4, 2021

obituary pending

Dec 3, 2021

Cremation to take place.

Dec 1, 2021

Joanne Marie Hewitt, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was born October 16, 1937, in Assyria Township, Michigan the daughter of Willie Lee and Marian Lee (Langford) Moles. Joanne was a 1955 graduate of Lakeview High School. She worked at H & R Block in Pennfield as the office manager...

Nov 30, 2021

Died on November 30, 2021. Marty was born on May 18, 1938, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Glenn and Bernice Brenner. He served in the Army Reserve from 1959 to 1961. Marty loved sports, especially golf, basketball, football and in his younger days, fishing. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Shirley Brenner; many nieces and nephews and a...

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.