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Martin C. Brooker

Martin C. Brooker

Aug 11, 2026

Martin "Marty" Craig Brooker, age 73 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 11th, 2026. He was born in Battle Creek on October 3, 1953, the son of Alvin and Wanda Brooker. He was the youngest of three children. Martin was cherished by his parents, Alvin and Wanda and his brothers, Calvin and Theron.

Martin married the...

Deborah L. Nicholls

Deborah L. Nicholls

Aug 11, 2026

Died on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo. Deborah was born on December 26, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of Charles E. and Martha (Kruger) Wythe. She was a graduate of Potterville High School. She was employed at Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary tech. She enjoyed her cats, grandchildren, dancing while cleaning the...

Nancy M. Howard

Nancy M. Howard

Aug 12, 2026

obituary pending

Courtney Marie Frew

Courtney Marie Frew

Aug 14, 2026

Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family, would be appreciated. A full obituary will appear here shortly.  Please check back.

Personal messages for the family and favorite memories of Courtney may be placed at www.henryfuneralhome.org.

Diane M. Blount

Diane M. Blount

Aug 13, 2026

A full obituary will appear here shortly.  Please check back.

Gregory Paul Lampert

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...

Linda Craig

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...

Anna Rae Waltman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...