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Linda Craig
Aug 5, 2026
Linda Casterline Craig passed away peacefully on August 5,2026 at the age of 85. She was born October 21, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John Bartok and Rosalie (Avani) Bartok. She married Stanley E. Casterline July 6, 1957. They established their home in Level Park and raised 5 daughters. They were married 36 years before his passing in...
Martin C. Brooker
Aug 11, 2026
The family will receive friends 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services where services to Celebrate Marty's Life will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Humane Society of South...
Gregory Paul Lampert
Aug 9, 2026
Gregory P. Lampert, 74, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was cared for with kindness and compassion by the dedicated staff at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in Battle Creek. Greg’s passing leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a deep sense of loss for all...
Anna Rae Waltman
Aug 2, 2026
Anna Rae Waltman, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026.
Anna Rae, born in Battle Creek in 1938, was deeply proud of her family’s roots in Putnam County, Tennessee, and her childhood memories were rich with family traditions that shaped the rest of her life. She grew up with immense pride in her family, especially her brothers, Aaron, Paul,...
Carl Gibson
Jul 23, 2026
Carl Albert Gibson, 79, of Marshall, Michigan, passed away with loved ones by his side at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall on July 23, 2026.
Carl was born on May 14, 1947, in Hastings, Michigan, to Ethel and Paul Gibson. He went to high school at Thornapple-Kellogg High School and graduated in 1964. He went on to earn a bachelor of social...
Ethan Hunter Reed
Jul 22, 2026
Ethan Hunter Reed, Age 26, of Portage, MI, entered the arms of Jesus on July 22, 2026.
Ethan was born July 4th, 2000 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Malcolm Reed and Jill Bays (VanDorsten).
Ethan graduated from Calhoun Christian in 2019 and went on to serve honorably in the United States Navy. During his four years as an aviation support...
Dennis Lee Crane
Jul 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our Dennis Crane, 69 years old. Born November 18, 1956, to Margaret and Delmar Crane in Battle Creek, Michigan.
Dennis’s professional journey was one marked by a strong work ethic and a genuine commitment to his craft. He first began his career at F & A Fabricating for 20...
Autumn Joanne (Older) Lipscomb
Jul 19, 2026
Autumn Joanne (Older) Lipscomb, 93 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home, in her own bed, attended by her family on Sunday, July 19, 2026. She was Born on September 24, 1932, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Delbert Ford Older and Evelyn (Cowles) Older. Autumn attended Battle Creek Public schools and loved to read. She read whole series...
Charles "Chuck" Winter
Jul 18, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Winter, age 87, of Battle Creek passed away on July 18, 2026.
Born in Logansport, Indiana on August 12, 1938 the son of James Merriam Winter and Dorothy Verna (Pease) Winter. He was the youngest of three children.
After graduating from Edwardsburg High School in 1957 Chuck attended Indiana University and graduated from Andrews University. While in high school he...
Steven Eric Brizendine
Jul 7, 2026
Steven Eric Brizendine, age 61 of Battle Creek passed away at his home on July 7, 2026.
He was born in Battle Creek on November 8, 1964. Steven lived a life marked by the love of music and enjoyed playing his guitar with other musically inclined friends. He worked most of his life as a cook at numerous restaurants in...
Kelly Sue Symons
Jul 6, 2026
Kelly Sue Symons, age 51 of Battle Creek, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was born in Battle Creek on November 10, 1974, the daughter of Glenn and Marie (Bush) Ralston. Kelly graduated from Pennfield High School and most recently worked at the Hi-Lex Corporation. She enjoyed diamond painting and spending time with her family & friends.
Kelly...
Jacob "Jake" Ivan Beard
Jul 6, 2026
Died after a brief illness on Monday, July 6, 2026. Jake was born on March 21, 1936, in Battle Creek, the son of James C. and Iva Beard. He had been a lifelong resident and attended Battle Creek Central High School. Jake was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He was employed with the City of Battle Creek for...
William Vincent Rominger
Jul 3, 2026
William Vincent “Bill” “Billy” Rominger, 68, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 3, 2026, leaving behind a family who adored him and countless lives made better simply because he was part of them.Bill was born on January 24, 1958, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He lived a life marked by extraordinary talent, unwavering kindness, and selfless generosity. A gifted craftsman...
Richard E. Doubleday
Jul 2, 2026
Richard E. Doubleday, age 92, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away on July 2, 2026.
Richard was born in Pine Creek, Michigan, on November 10, 1933, to Lee and Ethel Doubleday. The youngest of eight children, Richard was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. He graduated from Athens High School in 1951, proudly served in the Army,...
Donna Mae Hoedeman
Jul 1, 2026
Donna Hoedeman, age 93 of Battle Creek, a beacon of generosity and selflessness, received her wings on July 1, 2026. She was born in Litchfield, Michigan on July 23, 1932, the fourth in a family of five children and graduated from Litchfield High School. Donna furthered her education at Argubright School of Business and dedicated more than 37 years to...
Jerry Alan Messenger
Jun 30, 2026
Jerry A Messenger, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Battle Creek. Jerry was born on February 3, 1946, in Battle Creek, the son of Burton H. and Grace A. (Henry) Messenger. He had been a lifelong resident of the area. Jerry was a graduate of Pennfield schools, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He...
Ivan Buell Fall
Jun 29, 2026
Ivan Buell Fall, 97, of Battle Creek passed away June 29. Ivan was born on September 2, 1928 the son of Ernest Fall and Verda (Combs) Fall. He had three brothers and one sister. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1947. He married Clara L. McClellan in October of 1947 and they had three children; Catherine C. (Lee R.)...
Jewell McMillan
Jun 28, 2026
A Beautiful angel has entered Heaven. Jewell McMillan, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Jewell was born on September 11, 1942, to Hollis and Erma Looper who preceded her in death. She graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1960, the first graduating class from that school. She married the love of...
Josephine McCrory
Jun 27, 2026
Josephine Ann Ortega McCrory (Josie to her friends or simply Auntie Penny) age 78 of San Pedro, CA passed away on Saturday, June 27 in Battle Creek, MI.
Josie was born to Joseph and Henrietta Ortega on May 7, 1948, the youngest of four children. She went to John Glenn High School in Norwalk, CA. She loved to see the sights...
Thomas Allen Garland
Jun 27, 2026
Thomas Allen Garland, 71, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2026.
Born on August 12, 1954, and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, Tom lived a life defined by creativity, compassion, a quick wit, and a willingness to help others. A gifted caricature artist, he had a wonderful sense of humor and an ability to make people laugh. He also...
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