Obituaries

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 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,...

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...

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 7, 2025

Janet Marie Freeman, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on 07 August 2025. She was born to parents Robert Benjamin Garber and Sylvia Ann (Granfors) Garber, on 22 November 1942 in Battle Creek, Michigan.Besides being a devoted wife and mother to her 3 children she also worked in factories and for GHS strings. Later after James passed she learned...

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...