Obituaries

Jul 3, 2020

Passed away on July 3, 2020, in Battle Creek. She was born in Anna, Illinois in 1939 to Everett and Vesta Smith. Her education continued at Carthage College of Carthage, Illinois and at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo. She married the Reverend Donald Herdman, he survives. In August they would have celebrated 54 years together. They have one son, David...

Jul 2, 2020

Died Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Battle Creek. Robert was born on August 2, 1929, in Battle Creek, the son of George C. and Emma Jean (Collyer) Logan. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended St. Philip Catholic Schools. He married the former Shirley Ann McKeague on July 26, 1946. She preceded him in death...

Jul 1, 2020

Stephen E. Denney, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born March 25, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Lloyd W. and Isabell Helen (Ryder) Denney. Steve served in the U.S. Army from February 1968 until his honorable discharge in February of 1970. He received...

Jun 29, 2020

Noel Roger Patenaude, 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away June 29, 2020.

Born December 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Conrad J. Patenaude and Theresa (Marchand).  He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda (Hall) and his daughter Brandy Hulett (Brian) of Raymore Missouri; sisters Rochelle Mika and Elaine Weaver; brothers...

Jun 28, 2020

obituary pending

Jun 28, 2020

Richard “Rich” Gerard Dobb, 63 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2020 at home peacefully after spending the day before watching his grandson play baseball. Rich was born in Muskegon, Michigan to Delmar E. and Shirley R. Dobb on August 14, 1956. He went to high school at Muskegon Catholic Central and graduated in 1974....

Jun 26, 2020

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

Jun 26, 2020

John Lewis Wagner, age 91, of Sebring, Florida, and a long-time resident of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away June 26, 2020. John had a zest for life and service to others.  He was born January 18, 1929 in Effort, Pennsylvania as the son of Edward and Helen (Weiss) Wagner. He graduated from Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania in...

Jun 25, 2020

Ellen M Duncan of Fayetteville, Georgia passed away in Dawsonville, Georgia at the age of 94. Ellen was born on July 3, 1925 to Arthur and Catherine Klaas of Battle Creek, Michigan. Ellen graduated from Central High School in 1943. Shortly after graduation she joined the staff at Percy Jones Hospital in the Patient Liaison office and remained there...

Jun 24, 2020

Geraldine E. “Gerry” Mullen, age 91, of Battle Creek, took her final journey with our Lord on this Earth to join her loved ones on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Geraldine “Gerry” Mercier Mullen, the second child born to Edmond and Irene (Rochefort) Mercier on March 22, 1929 at home on the Garden Peninsula. Gerry attended the Puffy Creek one...

Jun 21, 2020

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

Jun 20, 2020

Arrangements are pending.

Jun 19, 2020

In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place.

Jun 18, 2020

12/21/1974 - 06/18/2020 Born in Battle Creek, MI where he left unexpectedly at age 45. Survived by his mother, Robin Egelkraut; daughters Alyssa Bradley(Rue) , Arial Rue and Autumn; and siblings Eric Rue, Dennis Rue, Violet Dennis, Robert Miarka, Jesse Rue. Nieces and nephews; Faith, Sean, Alannah, Brooke, Alexz, Joey, Landin, Dekotah,Tiffany, Marissa, Talisia, Jesse Jr. He was preceded...

Jun 18, 2020

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

Jun 15, 2020

Charles Dean Hewitt, age 58 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15,2020 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born February 6, 1962 to David L. and Helen M. Hewitt. Charles was born and raised in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. Upon graduation he worked in the janitorial field and later...

Jun 14, 2020

Rickey Lee Wilkey of Battle Creek, Michigan went to be with the lord June 14, 2020 at 4:50 a.m. at home surrounded by his Wife, Daughters and Sister-in-law Kris. Rick is the son of Willie Francis Wilkey (Howard) and Hubert Wilkey born on September 27, 1962. Rick was born and raised in Battle Creek, graduating from Pennfield High School....

Jun 9, 2020

The Lord has called upon our loved one, Geraldine “Jeri” Mae Wilder (Retkovske) June 9, 2020 at the Calhoun County Medical care facility. She was born May 18, 1934, in Big Rapids, MI, the daughter of Edward and Dorothy (Finger) Retkovske. She loved to sew, crochet, do needlework and read. She walked the mall everyday with her husband, Jim....

Jun 7, 2020

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

Jun 7, 2020

Robert R. “Bob” Carr, age 76, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, surrounded by family. Bob was born on December 10, 1943, in Sturgis, MI, the son of William and Emma "June" (Jackson) Carr. He was a graduate of Colon High School class of 1962. In 1964, Bob was united in marriage to Ginger who...