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Thomas F. Curtis
Mar 11, 2026
Thomas F. Curtis, age 76 of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born October 8, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Orlo Dale and Virginia Margarete (Harvey) Curtis. Tom joined the U.S. Air Force in August of 1973 and was honorably discharged in June of 1981. He had worked as a mechanic, forklift operator and...
Joseph Frank Rosiek
Mar 25, 2026
Joseph Frank “Joe” Rosiek, 57, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on March 25, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Joe was born in Royal Oak, Michigan to Frank & Etheleen Rosiek on January 5th, 1969. He went to high school at Royal Oak Kimball High School and graduated in 1987. He went on to earn a Degree in Engineering from...
Norma W. Holczman
Jan 21, 2026
Died on January 21, 2026, in Battle Creek. Norma was born on November 21, 1946, in Kalamazoo, MI, the daughter of Norman and Lillian (Seward) Bailey. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Comstock High School. Norma worked as a server at Howard Johnson’s, Denny’s and Bob Evans. She married Robert Holczman in 1983, he survives....
John Kerns
Mar 18, 2026
John Patrick Kerns, Age 73, born on August 7, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was a devoted maintenance crew member for the Grand Trunk Railroad company, dedicating 41 years to the upkeep and safety of structures and bridges—a testament to his unwavering commitment and expertise in his field.
Throughout his life, John found joy...
Sharlie E. Jones
Mar 1, 2026
Sharlie E. Jones, age 78, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026. Born on January 21, 1948, in Battle Creek to Merle and Laura (Breese) Jones. Sharlie was a proud graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, class of 1966. She furthered her education at Michigan State University, obtaining her elementary teaching certificate in 1970, followed...
Lester Leif Stenberg
Feb 8, 2026
Lester Leif Stenberg, age 68 of Augusta, died Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born June 15, 1957, in Fairbanks, Alaska the son of Stanley and Louise (Knudson) Stenberg and was proud of his Alaskan Heritage. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving from 1974 to 1978. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Alaska...
Thomas Roy Hood
Jan 26, 2026
Graveside services will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
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....
Colene W. Gaw
Mar 25, 2026
Died on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Battle Creek. Colene was born on October 8, 1947, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Clair and Pearl ( Jorgenson) McMannis. She was a graduate of Lakeview High School. She married Lewis W. Gaw on June 26, 1965. He preceded her in death in 2008. Colene loved all animals, bowling and being with...
Gerald "Jerry" Smith
Mar 21, 2026
Gerald W. “Jerry” Smith, age 88 of Battle Creek and formerly of Athens, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of George Charles and Joyce (Sunday) Smith. Jerry was a graduate of Athens High School and went on to own and operate Jerry’s Marathon Station as well...
Allen M. Blickley
Mar 18, 2026
Allen M. Blickley, age 76, of Battle Creek passed away on March 18, 2026 at Medilodge of Marshall. He was born on February 16, 1950 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Kenneth Blickley and Ruth (VanderJagt) King. He previously lived in Kentwood, Michigan before moving to Battle Creek in 2012 to make his home. He served as a medic...
Daniel M. Norrod
Mar 14, 2026
Daniel M. Norrod, age 76, of Battle Creek passed away on March 14, 2026, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on March 13, 1950, in Battle Creek, the son of Bonnie and Barbara (Loveless) Norrod. Daniel was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. He was previously employed by Shepherd’s Tree Service and the Iron Workers Local 340....
Helen Marie Younglove
Mar 11, 2026
Helen was called home with the Lord on Wednesday March 11,2026. She was the daughter of Jainie Tidwell. Mother of Johnny, Connie Goss, Brian Younglove, Stepdaughter Jill ( Tom) Bolhuis, Tina Stout. Half brother George(Cathy) of Clovis, NM. Many Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sister to James(Pookie), Billy (Teresa) Tidwell, Patty (Dick) Travis.
She was preceded in death of her husband of...
Judy K. Messer
Mar 7, 2026
In Loving Memory
A Beloved Wife and Mother – Judy Kay Messer
February 19, 1944 – March 7, 2026
We are both saddened & pleased to announce the heavenly promotion of Judy Kay Messer, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, & great grandmother on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on the banks of Lake Cadillac to Paul A. and Grace V. Burkholder on February 19,...
Debra Faye Cramer
Mar 6, 2026
Debra Faye Cramer, 66, passed away on March 6, 2026. She was born on April 9, 1959.
Debra married Jerry Allen Norris on August 20, 1976. They had three children who would remain the focus of her life.
Debra was a loving and caring mother whose family meant everything to her. Her children were the center of her world, and she devoted...
Carmen Garratt
Mar 4, 2026
Carmen Maria Garratt, age 93, born on February 16, 1933, in Kearney, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home in Battle Creek, Michigan, on March 4, 2026. She married Donald Garratt on May 16, 1980, and together they blended families from prior marriages.
Carmen earned her bachelor’s degree after attending both Michigan State University and Nazareth College. She was a lifelong...
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