Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Katherine Louise Dunlap, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 7, 2020, with her family at her side. She was born January 6, 1956, in Battle Creek, MI, to John and Beatrice Lake. She was a 1974 graduate of Union City High School, as well as Kellogg Community College, graduating with honors with an associate degree...

May 6, 2020

Died Wednesday May 6, 2020, in Battle Creek. John was born on May 15, 1939 in Baptist, Kentucky, the son of Roscoe and Haley (Brewer) Moore. The family moved to Comstock in 1947. John graduated in 1957 from Comstock High School. John worked for Georgia Pacific in Kalamazoo, Upjohn in Portage before moving to Ludington Michigan becoming owner operator...

May 6, 2020

Margaret A. Smith (McCardell) of Battle Creek passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters, Wednesday May 6, 2020. She was born September 6, 1928 in Janesville, WI to Alden and Iva (Getz) McCardell. They, along with her dear brother, Francis, lived in Janesville and Chicago before settling in Battle Creek. She married Robert Brown on November 8, 1952, with whom...

May 1, 2020

Lawrence C. Kazmar “Larry” 67 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully early Friday morning May 1, 2020 at his home, the Heritage Assisted Living facility. Larry was born in Chicago, IL to Charles and Mary Kazmar. The family moved to Battle Creek in 1961. Larry graduated with the Lakeview Class of 1971. He was a veteran of the Vietnam...

May 1, 2020

George Gilbert "Bud" Crockatt, age 77, formerly of Battle Creek Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was a graduate of Climax-Scotts high school and received a Bachelor of Education from Western Michigan University. He worked for Kraft General Foods and retired from Southern Graphics. He is survived by his sister Sandra Swalwell, daughter Stephanie Crockatt, son...

Apr 30, 2020

Ernest L. Vega, age 74, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 30, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brownsville, TX. On April 14, 1946, the son of Joe and Amelie (Escobar) Vega. Ernest served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany for two year. As an Airforce Hispanic employment manager,...

Apr 30, 2020

Cremation has taken place, no services are scheduled.

Apr 29, 2020

Nancy Kay (Pobanz) McCreedy, age 64, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Elkton, MI.  passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020 with her family at her side.  She was born on November 8, 1955 in Bay City, MI., to the late Orlin and Helen (DeBeaux) Pobanz.  Nancy worked numerous jobs over the years, learning new skills at each job. ...

Apr 29, 2020

Linda L. Blaho, age 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Ascension Borgess Hospital. She was born July 13, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Robert Lee and Dorothy Mae (Stephenson) Leonard. Linda worked as an L.P.N. in Chicago for many years and enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing bingo in her spare time....

Apr 29, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Christine Anne Topping. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 28, 2020

Ruby Ann (Leffew) Ogle, 62, of Battle Creek, gained her wings on April 28, 2020.  She was born on April 14, 1958 in Battle Creek to Samuel Thomas Leffew and Mary Reba (Gwillim) Leffew.  Ruby was the life of the party.  She enjoyed being with people and making memories.  Ruby liked road trips of any kind, didn't matter where you...

Apr 26, 2020

Sydelle D. (Reesman) McCleary, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at The Reflections. She was born November 3, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Stanley and Francis (Haynes) Ellis. A 1956 graduate of Lakeview High School, she went on to Western Michigan University where she received a master’s degree in education. She...

Apr 25, 2020

Evelyn “Maxine” Thurman-Everett, 66, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. She was born January 24, 1954, in Battle Creek to Maynard and Dorothy (Thurman) Thurman. She was a 1972 graduate of Pennfield High School and worked in care facility. Surviving is a son, Chris Everett and his wife, Michelle; granddaughter Alyssa Everett of Battle Creek; brothers,...

Apr 24, 2020

Martha Jean (Marty) Dillery, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home in Battle Creek. She was born June 8, 1929 in Marion, Ohio the daughter of Leslie Earl and Ethel Gladys (Geer) Adams. On July 27, 1951 she was married to Dean G. Dillery who survives. Also surviving are four children: Dan...

Apr 22, 2020

Passed away on April 22, 2020, at Stone Ridge Adult Foster Care. He was born on November 6, 1927, in Battle Creek to Charlie and Fern (Ewing) Pugh. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1946. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Edsel worked as a carpenter, a volunteer fireman in Battle Creek (Lakeview) MI for...

Apr 20, 2020

Lenore E. Hull, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family and her beloved poodle Archie. She was born December 11, 1935 in Florence, South Carolina the daughter of George and Effie (Moulton) Heustess. She enjoyed sewing, reading, word search puzzles, putting together large beautiful puzzles and flower gardening....

Apr 16, 2020

Died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Sue’s Loving care in Kalamazoo. Laura was born on August 2, 1930, at Nichols Hospital in Battle Creek, the daughter of Fred L. and Ruth A. (Brickham) Pyke. She married Gordon Smith on December 27, 1947. He preceded her in death in 2010. Laura was a beautician and owned her own shop...

Apr 14, 2020

Doris M. Tice, age 97, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Bridgewater Healthcare Center in Carmel, Indiana. She was born February 8, 1923 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Fay and Lola (Maurer) Juckett. A 1940 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Doris was a founding member of Southside Bible Church where she...

Apr 13, 2020

Cremation has taken place.

Apr 9, 2020

Ronald “Pete” Luther Bess

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Ronald “Pete” Bess on April 9, 2020. Pete was born October 25 th , 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Luther H. and Iva B. (Duncan) Bess, the youngest of five siblings.

He graduated from Battle Creek Central and...