Obituaries

Sep 13, 2025

Petty Office First Class Elijah D. Young, age 24, of White Pigeon, Michigan died on September 13, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 2001, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Mark and Marjorie (Goodwin) Young. Elijah moved with his family from Buffalo, New York to White Pigeon, Michigan....

Sep 24, 2025

Steven T. Robertson, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away on September 24, 2025 at Trinity Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife of 34 years by his side. He was born on December 11, 1955 in Camden, Arkansas, the son of Hueie and Virginia(Pierce) Robertson. Steve enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1973, and received his GED in...

Sep 27, 2025

JoAnn Zidarevich (Burt) passed away peacefully at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, MI on the morning of September 27th at the age of ninety-four, after her body gently surrendered following a couple of months of declining health. Born on November 20th, 1930, JoAnn was a lifelong resident of the area, creating a life and legacy of love and devotion that endures...

Sep 12, 2025

Melvin “Hoppy” Lee Adair, age 78, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on September 12, 2025, at his home in Battle Creek, MI. He was born on August 24, 1947, in Hastings, Michigan, to the late Lee and Edith Adair.

Melvin graduated from Penfield High School in 1965 and went on to receive a certificate from the Grand Rapids...

Sep 23, 2025

Cheryl R. Barea, Age 61, of Kalamazoo, passed away on September 23, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born on March 13, 1964, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Norman and Beverly (Howell) Barea. She was a proud graduate of Lakeview High School, where her exceptional talent in sports shone through as a...

Sep 23, 2025

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Sep 14, 2025

Wanda Joy Branson Hartford, 86, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, after a very long and hard-fought battle with cancer, at the Edinburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edinburg, Texas. She was born on April 22, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan, daughter of Ward and Dorothy (Culmer) Branson. She attended Lakeview High School and night school in Battle Creek...

Sep 12, 2025

Karan S. Herring, age 84, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Saginaw, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 7, 1940, in Big Rapids, MI, the daughter of Donnell G. and Rosalie H. (Neve) Bumb. Karan was a graduate of Adrian High School in 1959. She then attended Kirtland Community College and received her registered nurse...

Sep 11, 2025

Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at Lakeview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, MI.

She was born in Detroit, MI, to Pedro and Delores Ponce. Margarita spent her early childhood in Mexico City, where she attended grade school and high school. After several years, her family returned to Detroit.

In 1955, she married the love of her life, James “Jimmy” Soto....

Sep 9, 2025

Winifred Rombaugh, 95, of Battle Creek, passed away at home on September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 6, 1930, in Lake Leelanau, Michigan, she was the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Flees. Winifred, also known as Winnie, attended St. Mary's Church and School and graduated in the class of 1948. After moving to Battle Creek,...

Sep 7, 2025

Betty Madden Jacobs, age 97 of Battle Creek, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Betty was born in 1928 to Von and Sadie Orsborn. She married Robert Madden in 1946, and they had four children together. Robert passed when Robert Jr. was just three years old in 1957. Betty spent most of her years working...

Sep 2, 2025

Robert A. Aurand, age 71, of Battle Creek, peacefully went to be with the Lord and Savior on September 2, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on October 28, 1953, the son of Cecil E. and Lila (Thorpe) Aurand. He graduated from Lakeview High School. Robert was employed in food service at Leila Hospital, which is now known as...

Sep 1, 2025

John Oliver Burdick Jr. age 54, of Eagle, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2025, at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1971, in Battle Creek, the son of John and Laura E. (Mack) Burdick Sr. He attended Marshall Schools and graduated in 1988 from Bellevue High School. John was a contractor,...

Sep 1, 2025

Pauline L. Reed, 93, of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Paul and Mary (Shafe) Godde on September 9, 1931. Pauline graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, class of 1950. She married James “Jim” Reed in 1950 and they enjoyed 72 memorable years together. He preceded her in...

Aug 28, 2025

Frederick C. Larner, age 75, passed away on August 28, 2025, at The Oaks at Battle Creek. He was born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1950, in Battle Creek, the eldest son of Lloyd and Gladys (Bonke) Larner. He graduated in 1968 from St. Philip Catholic Central High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Michigan...

Aug 28, 2025

Michele Ann Schultz, age 65 of Battle Creek, passed away on August 28, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born on March 26, 1960, the daughter of Lawrence and Margaret (Crabtree) Halder. Michele was a lifelong area resident. She graduated in 1978 from Harper Creek High School then went on to attend Olivet College. She was previously employed by...

Aug 21, 2025

Cremation to take place, no service scheduled at this time.

Aug 20, 2025

Robert L. Watts, age 86, of Battle Creek passed away on August 20, 2025 at Bickford of Battle Creek. He was born on July 22, 1939 in Richmond, North Carolina, the son of Robert and Ola (Steele) Watts. Robert grew up in North Carolina working on farms with his family until the chickens ran him off to join the Army....

Aug 17, 2025

David Walker, Age 79, of Battle Creek, passed away on August 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on May 27, 1946, in Detroit, MI, the son of Dwight and Frances (Sietz) Walker. He grew up in Port Huron, MI, before he eventually moved to the Battle Creek area. He was a dedicated professional, David enjoyed a...