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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...
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...
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,...
June E. Bloch
Feb 19, 2026
June E. Bloch, age 92, of Battle Creek, died February 19, 2026 at Heritage Assisted Living. She was born November 10, 1933 in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada the daughter of John William Russell Bristow and Edna May (Corbett) Bristow. A 1954 graduate of the Grace Hospital School of Nursing in Windsor, she worked as a Registered Nurse for Lakeview General Hospital....
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...
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.)...
Dr. Wayne Charles Snyder DVM
Jun 23, 2026
Wayne Charles Snyder DVM, 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully, remembered for his compassion, service, and kindness. He was born to Frank and Greta Snyder, Wayne grew up on a farm, raised sheep in 4-H, and graduated from Michigan State University after attending Kellogg Agricultural School. Wayne began his veterinary career with Charles Roberts at Lakeview Veterinary Clinic...
Robert F. Beach
Jan 25, 2026
Robert F. Beach, 87, of Largo, FL passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026.
He was born April 2, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI and was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Mary Ellen Beach, and his sister, Sandra (Bill) Phillips.
“Bob” had a natural talent for woodworking, and after studying drafting at Ferris State University he married Judy Beach and...
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...
Jean Ann Davis
Jun 24, 2026
Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Jean Ann Davis, 76, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. She is now in the loving presence of her Savior Jesus Christ.
Jean was born on September 23, 1949. She married the love of her life, James Davis in 1967, who survives and was by her side until she passed. She...
Melissa Lynne Stuart
Jun 24, 2026
Melissa Lynne (Goins) Stuart, age 56, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord on Wednesday evening, June 24, 2026 at the University of Michigan Medicine Hospital in Ann Arbor, following complications from an automobile accident. She was born in Battle Creek on June 18, 1970, the loving daughter of Dennis Owen "Bo" and Carol Lynn (Hammock) Goins. Melissa...
Mindy Drogus
Jun 19, 2026
Mindy Lee Drogus, 70 of Battle Creek Michigan passed away peacefully at her home with her loved ones by her side on June 19th 2026 after a hard fought battle with Cancer.
Mindy was born on July 4th 1955 in Denver Colorado and later moved to Battle Creek at a young age. She attended Lakeview Public Schools where she would later...
Mark Steven Kenworthy
Jun 16, 2026
Mark Steven Kenworthy, born November 3, 1955, in Marshall, Michigan, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on June 16, 2026. A distinguished Environmental Safety Manager, Mark dedicated 30 years to Brembo, where he was highly regarded for his commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
Mark’s life was marked by a profound connection to the outdoors. He enjoyed...
Jean Ann Mahoney
Jun 16, 2026
Jean Ann Mahoney, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on June 16, 2026, at the age of 86. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, dedication, and service that will continue to inspire all who knew her.
Born on October 20, 1939, in Waukegan, Illinois, Jean lived a life centered on family,...
Muriel Elaine Carmichael
Jun 15, 2026
Muriel Elaine (Smith) Carmichael, age 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on June 15, 2026.
Muriel was born on January 3, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to Herbert and Mildred (Johnson) Smith. Her parents had immigrated from London, England, to Detroit in the late 1920s, where they built a life and raised their...
Amarion Maurice White
Jun 14, 2026
Amarion Maurice White, age 22, of Battle Creek unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born to Priscilla Hicks in Battle Creek on July 17, 2003. Amarion graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 2021. He played football for 2 years and excelled at lacrosse for 4 years. Amarion was...
Mary Ruth Newman
Jun 14, 2026
Ms. Mary Ruth (Walls) Newman was born on April 13, 1953, in Demopolis, Alabama to her parents, Sally Mae and Tensley Walls Sr. At age 73, Mary passed away surrounded by family. Mary is preceded in death by her parents: Sally Mae and Tensley Walls Sr. siblings: Dora Lee Bryant, Shirley Browser, Tommy Walls, Anita Remcert, Patricia Ann Muse Thomas,...
George P. Channells III
Jun 10, 2026
George P. Channells III, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and man of steadfast faith in Christ, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. His life was marked by quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and a deep commitment to those he cherished most.
George is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Catherine, who remained his steadfast companion through...
Keiko Belcher
Jun 7, 2026
Died on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at The Legacy at the Oaks. Keiko was born in Tokyo, Japan, on January 1, 1949, the daughter of Nenosuka and Kiyoko Noguchi. She did her schooling in Japan. On March 5, 1973, she was united in Marriage to Vaughn Belcher who survives. Keiko had been a resident of the area since 1974. She...
Delia M. DeMaso
Jun 6, 2026
Delia M. DeMaso, affectionately known as "Dee," passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of education, community service, and dedication to family and friends. She was born on January 16, 1932, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Eliseo L. DeMaso and Maria (DeLorenzo) DeMaso. The youngest of six children, she grew up alongside her brothers, James...
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