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Arlene Bernard
Sep 6, 2026
Arlene Ann Bernard, 98, of Battle Creek passed away on September 6, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1928, in Battle Creek, she lived a long life marked by devotion to her family, steady work, and faithful service to her church community.
A 1945 graduate of St. Philip High School, Arlene began building a life rooted in commitment and perseverance....
Betty L. Saxman
Aug 31, 2026
Betty L. Saxman, age 96, of Springfield died Monday, August 31, 2026, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. She was born in Colon, Michigan on November 15, 1929, the daughter of Carl F. and Glema R. (Schrader) Shannon and graduated from Colon High School with the Class of 1947. In 1988, Betty retired from Springfield Schools after more than 21...
Ronald Eugene Carter Sr.
Sep 3, 2026
Ronald Eugene “Ron” Carter Sr. 08/22/1953 – 09/03/2026
Ronald Eugene “Ron” Carter, age 73, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on September 3, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
Ron was born in Battle Creek on August 22, 1953 and lived a life centered around family, friendship, hard work, and taking care of the people around him. He was...
George R. Harris
Sep 3, 2026
In loving memory of George Robert Harris
March 7, 1959 – September 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Robert Harris, who passed away on September 3, 2026, at the age of 67.
George was born on March 7, 1959, in Huntington, West Virgina to Phyllis Harris. Throughout life, he was known for his quick-witted humor...
Isaac Israel Alvarez
Sep 2, 2026
In loving memory of Isaac Israel Alvarez, a father, brother, uncle, loving son, and friend.
August 8, 1972 - September 2, 2026
Our hearts are heavy and broken as we say goodbye to our beloved brother, Isaac Israel Alvarez, of Marshall, Michigan, who passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM at the age of 54, surrounded...
Sherry Lou Easterday Holt
Sep 1, 2026
Sherry Lou Easterday Holt, 90, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family reaching her hand out to God to bring her home. She was amazed that she lived such a long life. Sherry was born on September 26, 1935, in Marshall to Denzel and Marjorie Easterday. She attended Marshall High School, graduating...
Lucinda "Cindy" Bays
Aug 28, 2026
Lucinda M. “Cindy” (Bevier) Bays, age 89 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 28, 2026. She was born in Battle Creek on August 21, 1937, the daughter of Kenneth and Marie (Cook) Bevier. She attended the Kellogg Agricultural School where she was active in the Campfire Girls, earning the rank of Torch Bearer. Cindy was secretary...
Lilah M. Murray
Aug 27, 2026
Died on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Pineview Assisted Living. Lilah was born on January 27, 1931, in Battle Creek, the daughter of George V. and Dorothy E. (Corey) Tuck. She had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School in 1948. She was employed at Michigan National Bank for 17 years in new accounts. Surviving...
Barbara J. Butler
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara “Barb” J. Butler, 92, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on August 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Battle Creek on August 24, 1934, the daughter of Irving and Marie (Miller) Eifler. Barb lived a long and meaningful life defined by resilience, devotion, and the quiet joys she cherished.
Barb enjoyed the simple pleasures that...
Catherine Ann Hannon
Aug 17, 2026
Catherine Ann (Hyland) Hannon, affectionately known as Cathy, age 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, in Richland, Michigan, surrounded by love.
Cathy was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 14, 1939, to John and Catherine (Conway) Hyland. She graduated from Beaumont High School in 1957 and went on to attend John Carroll University, where she...
Dianne J. Roush
Aug 14, 2026
Dianne Joyce (Washburn) Roush, of Lacey, Michigan, passed away at home on August 14, 2026, surrounded by family.
Dianne was born April 1, 1944, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to O.K. “Red” Washburn and Virginia (Hines) Washburn. She spent part of her childhood in the Fine Lake area, where she lived with her grandmother, before eventually settling in Lacey with her parents and...
Courtney Marie Frew
Aug 14, 2026
Courtney Marie Frew, age 30 of Kalamazoo tragically passed away on August 14, 2026. She was born in Battle Creek on June 21, 1996, the daughter of Kelly (Ralston) Symons, and Chad Vanhyfte. Courtney graduated from Pennfield High School and continued her education at Wright Beauty Academy. She worked at Lakeview Assisted Living and other area nursing homes.
Courtney is survived...
Diane M. Blount
Aug 13, 2026
Diane M. Blount (nee Esposito) passed away on August 13, 2026 at the age of 83. She is survived by her sister, Betsy Loveland (nee Esposito) and her husband, Chuck; brother, Nick Esposito and his wife, Bernice; daughter, Kolleen Mason (nee Kircher); step-daughter, Cheryl Martinez (nee Blount); grandchildren, Stevie Kircher and her husband, Mick Stiles, George Mason IV and step-granddaughter,...
Nancy M. Howard
Aug 12, 2026
Nancy M. Howard (Brininstool), also known as Grandma Bud, age 64, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 12, 2026. Nancy was born April 7, 1962, the daughter of Vaughn and Velma (Powell) Brininstool. Nancy was a lifetime resident of Battle Creek, where in her younger years was an avid softball player, bowler, pool player, and morel mushroom hunter. On...
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...
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, 1952, 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...
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
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
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...
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