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11/05/2025

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11/04/2025

Dorothy Ann Kellam

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11/03/2025

Walter Hans Lang

H. Walter Lang, 100, of Battle Creek, Michigan and formerly of Rochester Hills, Michigan, died peacefully at Pineview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, Michigan on Saturday, November 1, 2025.Walter was born Hans Walter Lang in Kell, Germany May 29, 1925, the son of Peter and Helene (Sistig) Lang. When WW I devastated the country, his father left to find work in America. A few months later two-year-old Walter and his mother followed, settling in York, PA. He attended Catholic schools,...

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11/03/2025

Kathleen Monina Foljahn

Kathleen Monina (Kane) Foljahn, 85, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice, with her family at her side on Saturday, November 1, 2025.Kathleen was born February 21, 1940, in Louth Village, Ireland. She was the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Kathleen Monina (Lennon) Kane. She was the second to last of eleven children and was known to her family as Mona. She emigrated from Ireland to Alma, Michigan with her sister Margaret in 1961 where they joined...

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11/03/2025

Marcelo Capati Canlas, M.D.

Marcelo Capati Canlas, M.D. age 96, of Sarasota, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek, died peacefully with his daughter at his side, in Battle Creek, Michigan on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.Marcelo was born on September 4, 1929, in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines.He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Carol (Horn) Canlas, whom he met while in the residency program at Wyandotte General Hospital in Wyandotte, Michigan.He is survived by their three children: Richard (Louise) Canlas, Debra (Andy)...

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11/02/2025

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10/31/2025

Laureen Ann Beck

Laureen Ann Beck, a beloved teacher, mother, grandmother, and community member, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 24, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on February 4, 1931, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Laureen lived a life that was dedicated to family, education, and service to her community.Laureen’s educational journey began at Wyandotte High School, followed by further studies at Michigan State University, where she met her husband, John Beck. She later obtained a Master's Degree from Western Michigan...

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10/30/2025

Richard D. Sampson

Richard D. Sampson, 81, of Battle Creek, and formerly of Anderson, Indiana died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on May 26,1944, the son of Charles and Fannie (Salyer) Sampson. He served in the 107th Ordnance Battalion of the Michigan National Guard for several years and held many jobs, including at the Kellogg Arena. Richard enjoyed watching game shows, racing & NASCAR.Richard married Elizabeth “Betsey” Brown on June 14, 1996; she survives. He is also survived...

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10/30/2025

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10/29/2025

Edward McKeny Barnett

This is to announce the peaceful passing of Edward McKeny Barnett, 98, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan.Ed was born in Russell, Kentucky to Harry T. and Elizabeth (McKeny) Barnett, attending Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Asbury College and his master’s from Purdue. He honorably served his country in the US Army, enlisting in June of 1945 when he was 17 years...

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10/28/2025

Marilyn McKune

Marilyn (Shoecraft) (Krum) McKune of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.Born May 31, 1945, in Shelby, Michigan, and raised in Fremont, Marilyn was the daughter of Ross and Virginia (Pietsch) Shoecraft. A 1963 graduate of Fremont High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1967 and later a master’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1975.Marilyn began her teaching career in the Detroit area before joining W.K. Kellogg...

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