Obituaries

May 2, 2021

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

May 1, 2021

Dolores Marie Eichler, age 92, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Advantage Living Center in Battle Creek where she had resided for the past five years. She was born May 24, 1928 in Dowagiac, Michigan the daughter of Samuel Ferman and Dorilda D. (White) Shriver. Dolores was a 1946 graduate of Hastings High School and...

Apr 28, 2021

Died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Lakeview Assisted Living. Lois was born on June 24, 1931, in Battle Creek, to Loyal and Jean (Harris) Saxton. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1949. In 1949, Lois was united in marriage to Wilbur C. Neal, Jr.,  who preceded her in death in 2010. Together they enjoyed square dancing,...

Apr 26, 2021

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

Apr 25, 2021

Rex Earl Kloack, age 81, of Leroy Township, died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Rex was born April 9, 1940 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Clyde and Colleen (Coleman) Kloack. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Springfield High School in 1958 and was a veteran serving in...

Apr 25, 2021

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Battle Creek. Corey was born on March 18, 1973, in Santa Rosa, CA, the son of Fred “Skip” and Paula (Harrison) Renker. He was a graduate of Midland Dow High School and the University of Michigan. Corey had been an area resident for 16 years. On September 18, 2004, he...

Apr 24, 2021

Roger Neal Anderson, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 24, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on March 19, 1955 in Battle Creek, the son of Arden and Vonnie (Daniel) Anderson.  Roger graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, then went on to receive his Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College.  Roger was united in...

Apr 22, 2021

Annamaria “Anna” Abels, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 22, 2021 at Reflections Memory Care.  She was born on January 3, 1937 in Bamberg, Germany.  Anna attended school while living in Germany, later attending Kellogg Community College after moving to Battle Creek in 1974 from Elizabeth Town, Kentucky.  She owned and operated a daycare out of...

Apr 21, 2021

Richard Thomas Holevinski, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 21, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on July 29, 1954 in Battle Creek, the son of Thomas and Barbara (Sanford) Holevinski.  Richard was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and worked as a truck driver.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  Richard...

Apr 16, 2021

Nancy Smith died April 16, 2021 after a lengthy battle with dementia. She spent her final days with her loving daughter by her side. She was born February 13, 1944 in Gratiot County, Mi to Clair and Gladys Purdy. She graduated from Ithaca High School and attended Northwoods Institute studying business and accounting.

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Apr 14, 2021

Gerald “Jerry” Patrick Rutherford, age 61, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on December 1, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Gerald and Janet (Calhoun) Rutherford. He had been a lifelong resident of the Battle Creek area, graduating from St. Phillip High School in...

Apr 14, 2021

Died on April 7, 2021. Teresa was born on September 8, 1967, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Andrew and Sandra Klepper. She was a 1986 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She was employed as a network Tech and enjoyed collecting server parts for computers. From 1996 to 1998, she studied Automation and Robotics at the Kalamazoo...

Apr 14, 2021

Died Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek. James was born in Camden, Arkansas, the son of Quince E. and Ollie A. (Gates) Baker. He was a graduate of Fairview High School in Camden , Arkansas and Red River Vo-Tech in Hope Arkansas.  James had been a resident of the area for over 30 years.  He was an...

Apr 14, 2021

Kenneth J. Williams, age 79, of Battle Creek and formerly of Bellevue, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Ken is survived by his wife, Clara of Springfield; his brother, James Treat of Bellevue and his four children: Scott Williams of Springfield, Rhonda Alvarado of Lansing, Brad Williams of Rockford and Gregg Williams of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death...

Apr 14, 2021

Cremation has taken place, no services scheduled at this time.

Apr 12, 2021

Susan L. Hickman, age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 12, 2021 at her residence.  She was born in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Ira and Doris (Carr) Baryo.  Susan had lived in Battle Creek for the majority of her life.  She was a homemaker and previously worked at Denso Manufacturing.  Susan  was a member at First Presbyterian...

Apr 12, 2021

Marilyn J. (Graham) Palmatier, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Evergreen Senior Care Facility.  She was born on July 2, 1929 in Union City, MI., the daughter of Hugh and Vivian (Holben) Graham.  Marilyn graduated in 1947 from Union City High School.  She married the love of her life, “Only man for...

Apr 9, 2021

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

Apr 8, 2021

Richard Edward Hardish, age 93 of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. He was born August 1, 1927 in Haugen, Wisconsin the son of Joseph E. and Velma (Zimmerman) Hardish. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He loved gardening and spending time outdoors,...

Apr 7, 2021

Sister Mary Cyrilla Jegla, RSM entered eternal life on April 7, 2021. Surviving are siblings, Barbara Thelen, Charles Jegla, Thomas Jegla and David Jegla; many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and her Sisters in Community

Born in Lansing, MI and a native of Westphalia Sister Mary Cyrilla entered the Sisters of Mercy on September 7, 1950, in...