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Frank Morales Sr.

Frank Morales Sr.

Oct 31, 2023

 

Frank Morales Sr., 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully in his sleep joining Dora, the love of his life, on October 31, 2023.  

 

Frank was born March 20,1935 to Bernardo Morales and Maria (Diaz) in Olivet, Michigan.  He graduated from St Philip Catholic High School in 1953.  He worked at Clark Equipment for over 30 years...

Nilda C. Ismirle

Nilda C. Ismirle

Oct 30, 2023

 

Nilda “Nye” Catherine Ismirle, 58, passed away October 30, 2023 while residing at The Oaks in Battle Creek, Michigan where she had many friends among the staff. She was born September 24, 1965 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Nilda lived most of her life in East Leroy, Michigan on the family farm her grandparents purchased in 1953. She attended Athens...

Constance Susan Moffett

Constance Susan Moffett

Oct 25, 2023

 

Constance S. (Thompson) Moffett, 80, of East Leroy, MI, and Zephyrhills, FL, was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 25, 2023. She succumbed to the final stages of cancer just two weeks after her entire family gathered around her one last time to celebrate her 80th birthday.

Connie, as she was known by family and...

Ruth Murlene Parrish

Ruth Murlene Parrish

Oct 24, 2023

Ruth Murlene Parrish, a beloved member of the Battle Creek community, passed away on October 24, 2023, at the age of 83. She was born on September 28, 1940, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie and Ruth (Adamson) Henry. Ruth was an extraordinary woman, known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her commitment to her career.After graduating...

Peggy Kay Allabaugh

Peggy Kay Allabaugh

Oct 23, 2023

 

Died on Monday, October 23, 2023. Peggy was born on October 28, 1948, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Richard and Vivian (Lindner) VanLandegent. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1966 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. She then attended Kellogg Community College and Central Michigan University receiving her bachelor’s degree in child...

James Allen Cash

James Allen Cash

Oct 22, 2023

James Allen Cash, a beloved resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 9, 1961, in Battle Creek, the son of Harvey and Shelby (Forman) Cash.  James was a lifelong area resident of Battle Creek.From an early age, James had a deep connection with the outdoors. He thrived...

Janet Margaret Foster

Janet Margaret Foster

Oct 20, 2023

 

Janet Margaret Foster, age 77 of Battle Creek, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2023, finally at peace after a ten-year battle with dementia. A lover of children, Janet operated a daycare in her younger years. She derived the most joy from being around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, oftentimes on road trips to zoos,...

Patricia Margaret O'Brien

Patricia Margaret O'Brien

Oct 18, 2023

 

Patricia M. O’Brien, age 89, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born December 6, 1933, in Royal Oak, Michigan the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Peters) Schnarr and was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary Catholic School in Royal Oak. Patricia married Robert J. O’Brien on October 2, 1954, at St....

Dorothy L. Vary

Dorothy L. Vary

Oct 18, 2023

 

Died on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Battle Creek. Dorothy was born on May 13, 1929, in Bluffton, IN, the daughter of Carl H. and Iona Mae (Murphy) Ifer. She has been an area resident since 1945 and was a 1947 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. She married  John A. Vary who preceded her in death in...

Michael E. O'Hara

Michael E. O'Hara

Oct 17, 2023

 

Michael O'Hara, age 70, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on October 17, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on November 29, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Martin) O’Hara.  Michael lived a very special life filled with love, passion, and countless memories.Michael's educational journey began at St. Joseph Catholic School, where...

Dale T. Sinclair

Dale T. Sinclair

Oct 16, 2023

 

Dale T. Sinclair 88, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek on October 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 9, 1935 in Hammond, West Virginia, the son of William and Opal (Bowner) Sinclair. His family moved to Battle Creek, MI in 1946. A 1953 graduate of Lakeview High School. He went...

Patty Ann Blood

Patty Ann Blood

Oct 11, 2023

 

Patty Ann Blood, age 80, passed away on October 11, 2023. Patty was born on January 24, 1943, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Leo and Edith (Skinner) Elston. In her early years, she loved movies, outdoor activities, playing with bugs, watching her older sibling do all the chores, and, apparently unknown to her elder siblings, joining her youngest...

Jim Vaughn McCulley

Jim Vaughn McCulley

Oct 11, 2023

 

Jim McCulley, 90, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2023.  He was born on January 10, 1933 in Pikeville, Tennessee, the son of Jack and Cora (Hancock) McCulley.  Jim has been a resident of Battle Creek since his family moved to the area in 1943.  He was employed as a union carpenter for 38...

David Lee Yeck

David Lee Yeck

Oct 11, 2023

David Lee Yeck, born on July 11, 1936, in Battle Creek, MI., the son of Loren and Queenie (Roberts) Yeck, peacefully passed away on October 11, 2023, in Kalamazoo, MI.

David lived a life of dedication and service. After graduating from Marshall High School, he felt the call to serve his country and joined the United States Airforce from which...

Jeffrey Lee Wolf

Jeffrey Lee Wolf

Oct 8, 2023

 



Jeffrey Lee Wolf, age 78 of Battle Creek, died Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born March 30, 1945, in Marshall, Michigan the son of Lyle and Yvonne (Harper) Wolf. Jeff graduated from Lakeview High School in 1963 and went on to graduate from Kellogg Community College with an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts. He started his career...

Lance Hopkins

Lance Hopkins

Oct 7, 2023

Lance Mathew Hopkins, Age 59 of Flint, MI, passed away on October 7 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Lance was born in Alma, Michigan to John and Janet Hopkins on February 21, 1964 he attended Alma High School graduated in 1982 after high school, Lance joined the US Marines and spent seven years serving his country. After his service, Lance worked...

Dorothy Grace Small

Dorothy Grace Small

Oct 6, 2023

 

Dorothy Grace Small, 98, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on October 6, 2023, in Battle Creek. She was born to the late William and Victoria Darling, July 25, 1925, in Reading Berkshire England. She was the oldest girl and third in birth order of 13 children, she had six sisters and six brothers. Grace met and married Donald...

William J. Rogers Jr.

William J. Rogers Jr.

Oct 5, 2023

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

Jonathan J. Wild

Jonathan J. Wild

Oct 3, 2023

 

Jonathan “Jon” Jacob Wild, 46, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 3rd, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1977, to Glen Wild and the late Linda (Bowers) Wild. Jon graduated from Pinckney Community High School in 1995. He worked at Skywood Recovery Program.

 

Jon is survived by his beloved daughter, Hallie Wild, a brother Adam Wild...

John Joseph Kenny

John Joseph Kenny

Oct 3, 2023

 

John Joseph Kenny, age 74 of Onondaga, Michigan died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at the Dimondale Nursing Care Center with his mom and sister by his side. He was born March 23, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of John Duane and Delores Yvonne (Taft) Kenny. In his youth he was a Cub Scout and began playing organized...

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