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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....
Sharlie E. Jones
Mar 1, 2026
Sharlie E. Jones, aged 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....
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...
Joan Coston
Feb 27, 2026
Joan Coston, age 93, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, at her home. Born on November 19, 1932, she was the daughter of Thomas and Maryann (Smith) Proudfit. Joan attended Battle Creek Central High School and dedicated many years of her life to serving as a cashier for National Foods. After retiring, she continued to...
William "Bill" M. Bornor
Feb 24, 2026
William “Bill” Mark Bornor, 95, of Athens passed away peacefully on February 24, surrounded by family.
Bill was born in 1930 in Albion to N. Fay and Eleanor Bornor. He graduated from Athens High School. After graduation, he proudly served in the United States Navy. Upon his return home, he joined the Kellogg Company in Battle Creek as a millwright, and...
Edna Myers
Feb 22, 2026
Edna May Myers, 83, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Grand Rapids, MI. Edna was born in Battle Creek, MI on October 12, 1942. She was the daughter of George and Hester (Simmons) Thompson.
Edna worked at Federal Home Life, TransAmerica, Kellogg Company and retired from Kellogg Community College in 2006. Edna loved spending time with her family and friends....
Vicki Lynn Richar
Feb 20, 2026
Vicki Lynn Richar, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Vicki was born on October 26, 1951, to Robert and Florence Hoppes. She lived her life with warmth, humor, and a deep love for the simple joys that bring people together. She treasured time spent with family...
Jane L Grant
Feb 19, 2026
Janie L. Keelan-Grant
In the early morning of February 19, 2026, Janie went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at home surrounded by her family.
Janie was born on December 25, 1959, to John L. Keelan and Carolyn Schutt-Walters. She was a cheerleader, a member of the Homecoming Top Ten Court, and a proud graduate of Harper Creek...
David L. Harris
Feb 11, 2026
David L. Harris, age 68, of Battle Creek passed away on February 11, 2026 at Beacon Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born on February 10, 1958 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Lawrence and Beatrice (Buyce) Harris. David was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1976, then went on to attend Kellogg...
Eugene A. Dore
Feb 7, 2026
Eugene Adarin Dore, 93, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. Eugene “Gene” was born on April 30, 1932 in Bad Axe, Michigan the son of Harland and Ruth. He attended Battle Creek Central High School before serving in the US Airforce. After his time serving in the US Airforce Gene attended Frances Harrington Interior Design School. He was previously...
Russell J. Lanenga
Feb 7, 2026
Russell J. Lanenga, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. Russ was born May 26, 1959, in Berwyn, Illinois, the son of Richard and Helen (Buikema) Lanenga. He was raised in Cicero and graduated in 1977 from Timothy Christian High School in Elmhurst. Russ loved the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks and Bears, and followed them even after...
Dr. Barbara Ann Rupp
Feb 3, 2026
Dr. Barbara Ann Rupp
1931-2026
The dash between 1931 and 2026 was completed on February 3rd, 2026, when she left this life of wonder, beauty, and happiness to begin her eternal life with God the father. Her hope is that she will be remembered as a happy, fun-loving Christian and friend who loved her family and cared deeply for her friends. Barbara...
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