Obituaries

Jul 14, 2023

 

Blake M Wood of Battle Creek, MI passed away Friday July 14th, 2023, in Battle Creek, MI. He was born in Battle Creek on February 20th, 1993, to Mark Hooper & Tiffany (Osborn) Wood.

                Blake was an amazing person; his smile could light up an entire room and his laugh was contagious. He loved spending time with his...

Jul 10, 2023

 

Mary JoAnn “Mary Jo” Stanton, age 85, of Battle Creek passed away on July 10, 2023.  She was born on December 31, 1937 in Battle Creek, the daughter of John and Arlene (Spalding) Prior.  Mary Jo was an avid golfer.  She loved to garden, cook and spend time with her family and grandchildren. She was a founding member of...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Dianne L. Powers, age 83, of Battle Creek, died Sunday, July 9, 2023. She was born March 13, 1940, in Marshall, Michigan the daughter of Frederick Charles and Dorothy Pansy (Parker) Robinson. Dianne enjoyed working with children, which was reflected in her employment at Lakeview Schools for over 20 years as a bus driver and as a paraprofessional in...

Jul 6, 2023

 

 

Denise M. Cipcic (Tobias) 72 passed away Thursday July 6th, 2023, unexpectedly at her home in Battle Creek, Mi. She was born  January 28, 1951, to Arthur E. Tobias and Helen G, Tobias (Babic) of Battle Creek Michigan. Surviving is her daughter Kelley L. Tobias of Battle Creek Mich. Grandchildren, Victoria Tobias of Holland, Andrea McNees of Arkansas,...

Jul 5, 2023

 

Gary Lee Keller, age 69, of Climax and formerly of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2023, at home.  He was born on November 13, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Homer and Betty (Brigham) Keller.  Gary graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1972.  He was previously employed by Lakeland Asphalt, Denso Manufacturing, City...

Jul 5, 2023

 

It is with the deepest sadness that we share that our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and everyone’s friend, Carol R. (Corey) Binger passed away on July 5th, 2023.

Carol “Baby C” Binger was born Oct 26, 1937, in Pellston, MI, where she lived until she relocated to Jackson, MI, in 1950. She met and married the love...

Jun 29, 2023

 

After 95 wonderful years on earth, Don DeGroot went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 29, 2023.  Don was born on January 26, 1928, in Ocheyedan, Iowa to George and Neva DeGroot.  As a boy he was instilled with a strong work ethic and unwavering faith as he worked on the farm and attended Northwest Christian School. ...

Jun 28, 2023

 

Robert "Bob" Jay Heath passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 28, 2023 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.  He was born on February 14, 1951 in Battle Creek to Emerson J and Donna J (Welsh) Heath.  He resided in Battle Creek in recent years, but lived in Delton most of his life.  He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School...

Jun 25, 2023

 

David “Dave” Brion Lee, passed away suddenly, after being stricken, on Sunday, June 25, 2023. He was born July 5, 1957, to James and Patricia Lee, at Valley Forge Hospital near Philadelphia, PA. Dave was honorably discharged from the Army and served many years in the Army Reserve. He was a truck driver until his disability retirement in 2011....

Jun 24, 2023

 

John Cohoon, Age 59, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on June 24, 2023. He was born July 1, 1963, in Battle Creek, the son of Jack and Shirley (Beaudoin) Cohoon. John previously worked at Crown Chase apartments as a maintenance worker. He enjoyed reading , fishing, disc golf, floating down the river in his kayak, and spending time...

Jun 24, 2023

 

Donna VanMiddlesworth November 19. 1937-June 24, 2023

Donna was born in Mendon Michigan to Clifford Carl and Rolene Blossom (Houts) Case. Donna’s family moved to the Fulton farm when she was a young girl and then she was raised with her brother Jim and her grandparents. She helped on the farm and enjoyed riding horseback.  She graduated from Athens...

Jun 22, 2023

 

Robert M Rathburn, (Bob) passed away peacefully June 22, 2023 with family by his side.  He was born to Robert L and Anna Rathburn (Schmid)  on October 23, 1946.  He lived his entire life in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1964.  He started his career at Clarks and also worked at Eaton Manufacturing. He was...

Jun 22, 2023

 

Elizabeth Ann Belt, age 91, of Cadillac, Michigan, and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on June 22, 2023.  She was born on December 23, 1931, in Albion, Michigan, the daughter of Jerry and Bessie (Lettow) Cvitkovic.  Elizabeth previously resided in Lansing, Battle Creek, and Albion before making her home in Cadillac.  She previously worked as a waitress at...

Jun 21, 2023

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

Jun 19, 2023

No obituary to be posted.

Jun 18, 2023

 

Died on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo.  Franklin was born on September 25, 1951, in Battle Creek, the son of LeRoy C. and Betty J. (Wheaton) Hocott. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. He married the former Penny LeClear in 1976, they divorced in...

Jun 17, 2023

Jun 16, 2023

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Jun 11, 2023

 

Lannett M. Jackson-McGee, age 56, of Battle Creek went home to her Savior on June 11, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1966, in Connersville, Indiana, the daughter of Patty (Jackson) Gipson and Leonard Smithson. Parented by Patty Gipson and “DaDa”,Jemmie Gipson. Lannett moved to Battle Creek, where she made it her home for 40 years. She graduated...

Jun 10, 2023

 

Harry A. Royer, age 92, of Battle Creek, died Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Caring Hearts Community in Allegan, Michigan. He was born December 27, 1930, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Loy David and Eliza M. (Crook) Royer. Harry graduated from W.K. Kellogg High School and went on to graduate from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of...