Obituaries

Jul 3, 2021

Shirley L. Henry, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Carmel, Indiana.  She was born on July 27, 1934 in Waterloo, Indiana to George W. and Bertha (Schiek) Speer.  She was a 1952 graduate of Waterloo High School and a 1957 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in Physical Education.  Upon her...

Jul 1, 2021

James L. Bolton, age 89, of Battle Creek, formerly of Marshall, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2021, and joined his beloved wife in heaven.  He was born on May 2, 1932, in Habersham, Tennessee, the son of David H. and Rosie (Walden) Bolton.  James married the love of his life, Louetta France on May 20, 1952.  He proudly...

Jul 1, 2021

Heaven gained an Angel today. Maggie Jean McKendrick, age 102 of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born September 28, 1918 in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of Preston William and Frances Louise (Wyatt) Fields. Maggie was a traveler. She enjoyed seeing family, people, and places. She loved going dancing,...

Jun 30, 2021

Salli Lynn Fahndrich, age 66 of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She was born December 2, 1954, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Justus and Doreen (Severence) Beatty. Salli was a 1972 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. On September 25, 1982, Salli married Michael D. Fahndrich who survives. Also surviving are two daughters:...

Jun 29, 2021

Donald D. Case, Age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away June 29 2021, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born in Marshall, Michigan on August 20 1935 to Clifton Franklin and Charlotte (Holt) Case. And graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1952.

Don was a printer by trade, Working at Gage Printing the...

Jun 28, 2021

William H. Smith Jr., age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2021. He was born April 26, 1942, in Coldwater, Michigan the son of William Howard and Mary Alice (VanDyke) Smith. Bill loved his family very much. He leaves behind his fiancé Linda Dyer, daughter Cathy “Cat” Rist, granddaughter Violet, stepdaughter Kristen Johnson, stepson James Dyer,...

Jun 26, 2021

Maxine Waneta Marlowe, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 26, 2021, at Reflections Memory Care.  She was born on January 12, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Frank and Fay (Shirk) Royer.  Maxine graduated from Marshall High School.  She was previously employed by Swanson Cookie Company in Battle Creek and worked in administration at...

Jun 23, 2021

Edna Odell, age 95, of Battle Creek, passed away on June 23, 2021, at Advantage Living Center in Battle Creek.   She was born on April 3, 1926, the daughter of Alfred and Violet Hines.  Edna moved to Battle Creek in 1952.  She was employed as a delivery driver for the Battle Creek Shopper for 41 years.  Edna enjoyed shopping...

Jun 22, 2021

Robert Bryan Pruitt, 65, of Battle Creek passed away at Glen Arbor Hospice on June 22, 2021. Bryan was born on August 3, 1955 in Battle Creek to Robert C and Mary L (O’Connell) Pruitt.  Bryan graduated from St. Philip High School in 1973. He worked as a locomotive engineer for Grand Trunk Western Railroad which later became CN...

Jun 21, 2021

Howard Westrick of Battle Creek passed away in his home with family by his side on 6/21/2021. Howard was preceded in death by his father Jacob and mother Neoma (Klein) Westrick, brother Otto Westrick, sister in law Joyce Brown, the love of his life Ruby Howard and  two sons. Howard is survived by his granddaughter Debra (Nathan) Wemple, daughter...

Jun 19, 2021

Died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Sandra was born on December 12, 1943, in Lansing, MI, the daughter of Donnell G. and Rosalie H. (Neve) Bumb. She had been an area resident since 1972. She was a 1963 graduate of Lakeview High School and then attended Kellogg Community College. On November 11, 1962,...

Jun 18, 2021

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

Jun 18, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Douglas Alan Hill-Kisner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 15, 2021

Christina Ann (Kreger) Munoz Wells passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo, on June 15, 2021. Chris was born on November 24, 1948, to Aloysious and Lottie (Galarda) Kreger. Chris attended St. Philip Schools for 12 years, graduating in 1966. She worked at State Farm Insurance and the Battle Creek Federal Center until her retirement. She married John Richard...

Jun 15, 2021

Died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Carol was born on October 25, 1934, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Cecil and Mayme P. (Wright) Cook. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1952 graduate of Lakeview High School. On August 4, 1956, she was united in marriage to Donald J....

Jun 13, 2021

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

Jun 12, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Denton Eib, 63 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home after a hard-fought battle with heart and lung disease. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Donald James and Elizabeth Jane (Weigand) Eib. Tony was a 1976 graduate of Springfield High School and enjoyed playing sports. He was an...

Jun 12, 2021

Ena Aurora (Mnatsakanian) McAdams, 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2021.

Ena was born in New Britain, Connecticut on January 4, 1934 to John and Narin Mnatsakanian. Ena had three brothers, Sargis, Samuel, and Samson, all of whom preceded her in death. Ena is survived by the love of her life, her...

Jun 10, 2021

Marilyn Louise Gibbs, age 74, of Battle Creek, died Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her home. She was born November 6, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Goepferd) Hook and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. Marilyn graduated from Lakeview High School in 1964 and Western Michigan University in 1969. She was an...

Jun 10, 2021

Passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Carl was born on December 15, 1928, in Lansing, MI, the son of Carl and Mildred (Leonard) Boyer. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Marshall High School and Argubright Business College.  He was a veteran serving in...