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Lisa Michelle Valiquette
Sep 27, 2026
Lisa Michelle Valiquette, of Barry County, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 27, 2026, at the age of 61. Lisa was born on May 5, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio. She spent most of her life in Barry County and attended Delton High School. Lisa was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend. Her life revolved around...
Erskine Thomas Boshers
Oct 19, 2026
Erskine Thomas Boshers, 68, passed away peacefully at home in Battle Creek, Michigan, on October 19, in the presence of family, close friends, and his beloved dog, Moose. He was born April 15, 1958, in Battle Creek to Harold and Helen (Bell) Boshers. Erskine graduated from Harper Creek High School in 1976. He served in the U.S. Army from 1979...
Laura Lee (Wilder) Cash
Oct 26, 2026
Laura Lee Cash, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 26, 2026. She was born in Battle Creek on September 9, 1960, the daughter of Richard E. and Linda L. (Hardy) Wilder, and graduated from Harper Creek High School. Laura enjoyed playing Bingo & cards, going to the casinos with her best friend &...
James Edward Avery
Oct 23, 2026
James E. Avery, age 84, was called to his heavenly home by his dear Lord and Savior on October 23, 2026, after a year-long battle with cancer.
Jim was born on August 13, 1942, in Muskegon, Michigan to Edward and Donna (Abbott) Avery.
Jim is survived by his wife Elaine (DeLong) of 61 years; his daughters Jillena (Dan) Kellogg, Kathy (Todd) Kreykes,...
Sue Ellen Haughey
Oct 11, 2026
Sue Ellen (Davis) Haughey, age 80 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 11, 2026.
Sue was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, mentor and friend to many. She influenced the lives of thousands of students as a teacher at St. Philip Catholic Central and the Calhoun Area Career Center in Battle Creek, where she was born...
Kevin Jeffrey Bradley
Oct 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kevin Jeffrey Bradley
October 6, 1961 – October 16, 2026
Kevin Jeffrey Bradley was born on October 6, 1961, to Larry Bradley and Mary Bradley "Coppes". He passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 65, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, and love that will forever be cherished by those who knew him.
Whether he...
Donella Louise Howard
Oct 13, 2026
Died on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Battle Creek. Donella was born on January 18, 1936, in Seymour, IN, the daughter of Everett E. and Catherine M. (Morford) Brooks. She had been a resident of the area since 1940. She was united in marriage to William Howard, Jr. on July 5, 1952, in Rossville, GA. He preceded her in death...
Clifton "Pete" Johnson III
Oct 13, 2026
Services with full military honors will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2026 at the Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Cathy E. Larson
Oct 12, 2026
With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Cathy Cunningham Larson, who departed this life on October 12th at the age of 69.
Cathy was born on Nov. 13, 1956. She was a lifetime member of our community and a proud graduate of Battle Creek Central’s class of 1974. She was an active member of many clubs and organizations...
Cheryl Southern
Oct 9, 2026
Cheryl (Belva) Dilsaver Southern, was born January 25, 1946, in the city of Battle Creek, Michigan, where she spent her life and grew her family. Cheryl passed on October 9, 2026, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
Cheryl attended Battle Creek Central, graduating in 1964. After graduating, she married her late husband on March 22, 1968, and went...
Roxane C. Fitzgerald
Oct 9, 2026
Roxane Carmel Fitzgerald, age 71 of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will forever be cherished by her family and friends. She was born in Battle Creek on September 22, 1955, the daughter of Marvin and Betty (Motter) Packer.
Roxane married Bobby Dean Fitzgerald Sr. in Battle Creek on August 28,1976;...
Robert "Bob" D. Durham
Oct 5, 2026
Robert "Bob" D. Durham, age 92, of Battle Creek, MI (and most recently of Charlotte), went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 5, 2026.
He was born on September 19, 1934, in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Margaret (Reick) Durham. Bob then grew up in Battle Creek, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in...
David Eugene Enos
Oct 1, 2026
David Eugene Enos, age 89 of Battle Creek passed away at Beacon Health, Kalamazoo on Thursday morning, October 1, 2026. He was born in Battle Creek on December 18, 1936, the son of William and Margaret Enos. David graduated from Lakeview High School and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Coast Guard Reserves. He worked...
Cheryl Rosalie Coffman
Sep 28, 2026
Cheryl Rosalie Coffman, born March 7, 1942, in Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on September 28, 2026. She will be remembered as a devoted family woman, a faithful church member, and someone who found joy in both work and the simple pleasures of life.
On December 23, 1964, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Cheryl married Dale Leroy Coffman. Together,...
Kathryn Marie Kerns
Sep 27, 2026
In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Charles Robert Rothwell
Sep 26, 2026
Charles Robert Rothwell, 76, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026. Leaving to cherish his memory are his wife, Linda, four daughters, Tina Marie Rosen of Decatur, Amanda and Kristi Rothwell of Battle Creek and Ami Rigor of Bronx, New York, one son, Charlie Rothwell of Davenport, FL, eleven grandchildren, two sisters, Brenda Thomason and Loretta Rothwell of Battle Creek, two...
Phyllis "Louise" Goodwin
Sep 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Phyllis “Louise” Goodwin
Phyllis “Louise” (Coger) Goodwin, 66, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on September 23, 2026. She was born March 20, 1960, to Arden and Phyllis (Ackley) Coger in Battle Creek and lived in the area her whole life. Louise attended Southeastern Junior High School and later earned her GED through the Miller Stone Building.
Louise...
Judy Lynn Miller
Sep 21, 2026
Judy Lynn Miller, 74, of Battle Creek, passed away in Battle Creek on September 21, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1952, in Battle Creek.
Judy graduated from Union City High School with the Class of 1970. She went on to build a long and steady career in customer service, working for Michigan National Bank for 31 years and later...
Roger Dale McNees
Sep 14, 2026
Roger Dale McNees, age 77 of Plainwell, Michigan passed away September 14, 2026 at Medilodge of Marshall. He was born in Plainwell, Michigan on October 10, 1948, the son of Marion and Pauline (Miller) McNees. Roger faithfully served his country as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps from May 1968 to December 1969 and retired from RockTenn Paper...
Hermann B. "Chip" Spranger II.
Sep 13, 2026
Hermann B. “Chip” Spranger II, age 66 of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Chip was born in Portland, Indiana on September 9, 1960 and moved to Battle Creek, MI in 1961, where he remained the rest of his life.
In 1978, Chip took his graduation gift money and purchased his first piece of property — thus...
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