Obituaries

Aug 7, 2025

Aug 5, 2025

Willa Lynn Kersten, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on March 24, 1941 in Lansing, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald and Geraldine (Pinch) Knapp. Willa graduated from East Lansing High School in 1959, then received her bachelor’s degree from Alma College in 1963. In 1963...

Aug 3, 2025

In loving memory of our sister, aunt, great aunt and friend: Eileen Marie Mowry, born December 4, 1942, passed away peacefully under hospice care on August 3, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 82.

Born to Carl and Katholine (Barnebee) Mowry, Eileen was raised on a family farm in Battle Creek, Michigan, where she learned the values of hard...

Jul 31, 2025

Diana B. Crandall, age 76, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab. She was born on May 4, 1949 in Battle Creek to Donald and Elizabeth (Hollister) Gregg. Diana graduated from Lakeview High School. She was married to Harry Crandall Jr. on May 25, 1968. Diana was a homemaker. She liked...

Jul 29, 2025

Shirley Mae Burdette, a beloved fixture of the Battle Creek community and a pillar of her family, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, in Zephyrhills, FL, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old. Born to Mr. and Mrs. August Zito on November 11, 1934, in Chicago, IL, Shirley spent her early years in the city before...

Jul 25, 2025

Larry Wohlscheid, age 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2025, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, MI.

Larry was married to Phyllis (Symons) Wohlscheid on October 25, 1974. They shared 50 years of marriage together.

Larry joined and served 4 years in the U.S. Navy in 1950. He was an avid motorcyclist and daredevil. He performed as “Crazy...

Jul 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Scott Patrick Madej

With broken hearts, we share the passing of Scott Patrick Madej — beloved father, brother, and friend — who left us far too soon on July 23, 2025, at the age of 50. Scott was born in Warren, Michigan, to Ronald and Vicki Madej on September 8, 1974. He attended Northshore High School in...

Jul 21, 2025

Jul 20, 2025

Joan Louise Yatalese, 94, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 20, 2025. She was born June 24, 1931, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Andrew L. and Emogene Agnes (Collins) Freemire, Sr. Joan (pronounced Joanne) was married to Donald Yatalese on May 5th, 1948. They lived in the same home for sixty-nine years. Joan...

Jul 20, 2025

Mark Robert Sullivan, age 69, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 20, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Mark was born on August 8, 1955, in Battle Creek to Charles and Mildred Sullivan. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1973. He went on to earn degrees in Latin, Education, and Medieval Studies from Western...

Jul 19, 2025

Barbara May LaLonde, age 88 of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Bickford of Battle Creek. She was born February 11, 1937, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Winifred and Margaret (Pearson) Conrad. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband of 25 years Herman Butcher, a daughter Teresa Blake, grandson Matthew Saylor,...

Jul 15, 2025

Erma Joann Whiting (Joann) went home to be with her Savior on July 15, 2025 at the age of 97. She was born September 8, 1927 to the late William and Opal Alexander in Elwood, Indiana. She lived in Carthage, Indiana until 1939 when the family moved to Battle Creek. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1945....

Jul 13, 2025

In Loving Memory of Vivian Lucille Reynolds April 6, 1931 – July 13, 2025

Vivian Lucille Reynolds passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 94 years old, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to others.

Born April 6, 1931, in Rendville, Ohio, to Lucille and Ralph Owens,...

Jul 7, 2025

Tamara Lynn Tharp, 76, born on March 17, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many throughout her time with us.

Tamara dedicated much of her career to public service, working at the Secretary of State's...

Jul 7, 2025

Warren Edward Flowers, age 73 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1951, in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of Robert Lee and Edna Louise (Cain) Flowers. He graduated from Centreville High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S....

Jul 4, 2025

Leonard George Hart, age 94 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at The Villa at Winston Court in Marshall. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Edward Thomas and Mildred E. (Stoudinger) Hart. A 1948 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, he went on to serve in the U.S....

Jul 3, 2025

Betty I. Newman passed away in the early hours of July 3, 2025 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. Betty was born Nov. 3, 1930 to Cecile T. (Degre) and Nelson O. Hayes, in Windsor Ontario. Her family moved to Battle Creek in 1945 from Pontiac MI. She graduated from St. Philip High School in 1948 and received...

Jul 1, 2025

Services are scheduled. Obituary pending. 

Jul 1, 2025

Damion Michael Kreger, 50, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on July 1, 2025, in his hometown. Born on October 15, 1974, in Battle Creek to Stan and Patrice (Lussier) Kreger. Damion was a proud graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Class of 1993. He built a dedicated career at W.K. Kellogg Company, where he worked as a Safety...

Jul 1, 2025

Tim Robertson, 55, of Battle Creek passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo Michigan.

Tim was born on January 18, 1970 in Battle Creek, son of Tom and Diane Robertson. He was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School.

On February 20, 2003 he was united in marriage to Julie Robertson,...