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Helen Marie Younglove
Mar 11, 2026
Helen was called home with the Lord on Wednesday March 11,2026. She was the daughter of Jainie Tidwell. Mother of Johnny, Connie Goss, Brian Younglove, Stepdaughter Jill ( Tom) Bolhuis, Tina Stout. Half brother George(Cathy) of Clovis, NM. Many Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sister to James(Pookie), Billy (Teresa) Tidwell, Patty (Dick) Travis.
She was preceded in death of her husband of...
Thomas F. Curtis
Mar 11, 2026
Thomas F. Curtis, age 76 of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born October 8, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Orlo Dale and Virginia Margarete (Harvey) Curtis. Tom joined the U.S. Air Force in August of 1973 and was honorably discharged in June of 1981. He had worked as a mechanic, forklift operator and...
Judy K. Messer
Mar 7, 2026
In Loving Memory
A Beloved Wife and Mother – Judy Kay Messer
February 19, 1944 – March 7, 2026
We are both saddened & pleased to announce the heavenly promotion of Judy Kay Messer, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, & great grandmother on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on the banks of Lake Cadillac to Paul A. and Grace V. Burkholder on February 19,...
Debra Faye Cramer
Mar 6, 2026
Debra Faye Cramer, 66, passed away on March 6, 2026. She was born on April 9, 1959.
Debra married Jerry Allen Norris on August 20, 1976. They had three children who would remain the focus of her life.
Debra was a loving and caring mother whose family meant everything to her. Her children were the center of her world, and she devoted...
Carmen Garratt
Mar 4, 2026
Carmen Maria Garratt, age 93, born on February 16, 1933, in Kearney, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home in Battle Creek, Michigan, on March 4, 2026. She married Donald Garratt on May 16, 1980, and together they blended families from prior marriages.
Carmen earned her bachelor’s degree after attending both Michigan State University and Nazareth College. She was a lifelong...
Sharlie E. Jones
Mar 1, 2026
Sharlie E. Jones, age 78, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Born on January 21, 1948, in Battle Creek to Merle and Laura (Breese) Jones. Sharlie was a proud graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, class of 1966. She furthered her education at Michigan State University, obtaining her elementary teaching certificate in 1970, followed...
Joan Coston
Feb 27, 2026
Joan Coston, age 93, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at her home. Born on November 19, 1932, she was the daughter of Thomas and Maryann (Smith) Proudfit. Joan attended Battle Creek Central High School and dedicated many years of her life to serving as a cashier for National Foods. After retiring, she continued to...
William "Bill" M. Bornor
Feb 24, 2026
William “Bill” Mark Bornor, 95, of Athens passed away peacefully on February 24, surrounded by family.
Bill was born in 1930 in Albion to N. Fay and Eleanor Bornor. He graduated from Athens High School. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Navy. Upon his return home, he joined the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek as a millwright, and...
Edna Myers
Feb 22, 2026
Edna May Myers, 83, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Grand Rapids, MI. Edna was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 12, 1942. She was the daughter of George and Hester (Simmons) Thompson.
Edna worked at Federal Home Life, TransAmerica, Kellogg Company and retired from Kellogg Community College in 2006. Edna loved spending time with her family and friends....
Vicki Lynn Richar
Feb 20, 2026
Vicki Lynn Richar, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Vicki was born on October 26, 1951, to Robert and Florence Hoppes. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a deep love for the simple joys that bring people together. She treasured time spent with family...
June E. Bloch
Feb 19, 2026
June E. Bloch, age 92, of Battle Creek, died February 19, 2026 at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born November 10, 1933 in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada the daughter of John William Russell Bristow and Edna May (Corbett) Bristow. A 1954 graduate of the Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Windsor, she worked as a Registered Nurse for Lakeview General Hospital....
Jane L Grant
Feb 19, 2026
Janie L. Keelan-Grant
In the early morning of February 19, 2026, Janie went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at home surrounded by her family.
Janie was born on December 25, 1959, to John L. Keelan and Carolyn Schutt-Walters. She was a cheerleader, a member of the Homecoming Top Ten Court, and a proud graduate of Harper Creek...
Gerald G. Willey
Feb 18, 2026
Gerald (“Jerry”) Willey, age 91 of Battle Creek, MI passed away February 18, 2026. He was born May 8, 1934 to Ralph and Velda Willey. He was a man who worked hard, on his feet, including at Clark Equipment Co and for the great folks at Richland Machine & Pump. He will be remembered for his ability take things apart...
David L. Harris
Feb 11, 2026
David L. Harris, age 68, of Battle Creek passed away on February 11, 2026 at Beacon Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born on February 10, 1958 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Lawrence and Beatrice (Buyce) Harris. David was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1976, then went on to attend Kellogg...
Lester Leif Stenberg
Feb 8, 2026
Lester Leif Stenberg, age 68 of Augusta, died Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born June 15, 1957, in Fairbanks, Alaska the son of Stanley and Louise (Knudson) Stenberg and was proud of his Alaskan Heritage. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving from 1974 to 1978. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Alaska...
Eugene A. Dore
Feb 7, 2026
Eugene Adarin Dore, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. Eugene “Gene” was born on April 30, 1932 in Bad Axe, Michigan the son of Harland and Ruth. He attended Battle Creek Central High School before serving in the US Airforce. After his time serving in the US Airforce Gene attended Frances Harrington Interior Design School. He was previously...
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