Obituaries

Dolly Shinskey

Sep 18, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Dolly Fern (May) Shinskey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Debra "Debbi" Holmes

Sep 18, 2020

Debra Lynn “Debbi” Holmes, 65, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on 09/18/2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital.  Debbi was born in Battle Creek to Joseph and Joyce Baines. She went to Battle Creek Central High School and graduated in 1972. She worked as a Caregiver for Friends Who Care for 9 years. She enjoyed going to the beach,...

Federico Elizondo

Sep 17, 2020

Passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Reflections Memory Care, Battle Creek. Federico was born on June 30, 1930, in Marin, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the son of Candido and Maria Antonia (Martinez) Elizondo. He moved to the United States in 1950 in pursuit of the “American Dream”.  On December 26, 1954, he was united in marriage to the...

Beverly Willemsen

Sep 17, 2020

Cremation has taken place, no services scheduled.

Florence Puskaric

Sep 17, 2020

Florence K. Puskaric, age 90, of Marshall, Michigan and formerly of Pennsylvania, passed away on September 17, 2020 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall.   She was born on March 14, 1930 in Munhall, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Katherine (Warsic) Barsic.  She was employed as a security officer for ten years at the Joseph Horns Department Store in Monroeville,...

Jennifer Cato

Sep 16, 2020

Loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is survived by husband; Joe Cato, daughters; Bridgett Sila and Molly Hector, granddaughter;  Naomi, grandsons; Ethan and Elliet, mother; Audrey Dominique,  stepparents;  Karen Melton and Steve Dominique, siblings;Joy Melton and Donald Sexton.

In accordance to her wishes, cremation to take place.  A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m.,...

John Vanblarcum

Sep 13, 2020

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled.

Patrick Woodard

Sep 11, 2020

Cremation to take place, no services are scheduled.

Adrian Morrison

Sep 10, 2020

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Benjamin Hurt

Sep 6, 2020

Benjamin Robert Hurt, age 38, of Battle Creek,  passed away suddenly at home on Sept 6, 2020   He was born on October 4, 1981 in Battle Creek, the son of Randal Hurt and Sherry Stahlhood.   Benjamin was a real handyman, he enjoyed restoring old items in his garage and reselling them.  He loved camping, spending time with animals, and loved...

Sylvia Carey

Sep 5, 2020

Sylvia Carey, age 87, of Battle Creek, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Care Community Residence.  She was born July 15, 1933, in Monroe, Michigan, the daughter of  Christina and Edward Lickfeldt.

Sylvia played organ for several Battle Creek funeral homes, Custer Chapel, and played at several weddings at various...

Kathryn Crozier

Sep 2, 2020

Kathryn “Bessie” B. Crozier, age 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on September 2, 2020 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center.  She was born on September 18, 1926 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harry M. and Anna M. (Weideman) Bartlett.  Bessie graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and was employed for twenty-seven years by Consumers Energy. ...

Duane James

Sep 1, 2020

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled.

Leavett M. Kline

Sep 1, 2020

Leavett (Salty) M. Kline, age 95, of Athens passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 surrounded by family at his home in Athens, MI.  He was born on October 23, 1924, in Port Clinton, Ohio, the son of Junious and Eola (Ellithorpe) Kline.  In his teen years Leavett, his parents and some siblings moved to Athens, MI, where he later married...

Edmund Wyson

Sep 1, 2020

Edmund J. Wyson, 94 of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Ed defied the odds and spent the last year of his life in his home, where he was loved and cared for by his beloved wife Betty and his children, with the support of hospice....

William Knowles

Aug 31, 2020

William L. Knowles, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born February 28, 1932 in Genoa, Ohio the son of Clarence Mack and Flossie Anna (Dunn) Knowles. Bill was an electrician at Clark Equipment Company for 32 years, retiring in 1981. He served in the Michigan Army...

Melissa Mcninch

Aug 29, 2020

Melissa Lynne McNinch went to be with our Lord on August 29th, 2020. She was born December 22’ 1980 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Todd K. McNinch and Lynne M (Thorson) McNinch. Melissa was an avid reader and loved writing, photography, playing piano and classical guitar.  She also enjoyed doing crafts with her mother and putting together healthy meals...

Byron J. Mcdonald

Aug 22, 2020

Byron J. “Mac” McDonald, 87 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on Saturday August 22, 2020. He was born July 27, 1933 in Passaic, New Jersey to John B. “Mac” and Joan (Litwan) McDonald. He is survived by his children: Michael J. McDonald, Kelly A. McDonald and Stephen P. McDonald all of Battle Creek and was preceded in death...

James Woodring

Aug 19, 2020

Cremation has take place, no services are scheduled.

Richard Burton Sr.

Aug 16, 2020

Richard Earl Burton Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 16, 2020.  He was born on June 1, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI, the son of Earl and Birdine (Surine) Burton.  He attended Lakeview High School until 1959. He worked many jobs as a young man, including Fire Apparatus and Model A & T.  He loved racing his...