Obituaries

Jul 3, 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

obituary pending

Jul 1, 2025

Nora Gertrude Dryer, 86, better known as “Tudie” passed away in her home in Battle Creek, Michigan on July 1, 2025. Tudie, the youngest of nine children born to Aaron B. Slater and Nora P. Slater (Bartlett), was born on April 14, 1939, in Blackford County, Indiana. Tudie enjoyed her childhood and youth on the family farm outside of Hartford...

Jun 28, 2025

Jun 25, 2025

Farie Marie McMillen, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on February 10, 1928, in Albion, Michigan, where she established her roots and flourished as a cherished member of her community. Farie found joy in dancing, particularly in square dancing, and created many fond memories while traveling...

Jun 21, 2025

Died on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Lakehouse of Coldwater. Mildred was born on December 9, 1923, in Homer, MI, the daughter of Ralph and Rena (Porcupile) Kline. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 1942. On April 25, 1942, she was united in marriage to Loyd E. Wiser who preceded her in death. Mildred lived in Marshall since 1942 and...

Jun 14, 2025

Dorothy (Dottie) Mrozovich, aged 85, of Battle Creek, passed away, Saturday morning, June 14, 2025, at her residence. She was born, the youngest of twins, on July 28, 1939, in Edmore, Michigan, to Royal Cecil and Edith Elizabeth (Saubert) Mathewson, both of whom preceded her in death. Dottie graduated from Belding High School and attended Andrews University while waiting to...

Jun 11, 2025

With deep sorrow we share the news of John D. Ruble’s passing who peacefully returned to God on June 11, 2025. John was born on April 29, 1954, in Battle Creek, He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence H. and Lida (Landreth) Ruble, his stepmother, Mignon and a sister, Leesa M. Ruble-Wellwood. He had been a lifelong resident...

Jun 6, 2025

Betty Edwina Conine, affectionately known as Edwina, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born on May 6, 1949, in Dayton, Tennessee, Edwina was the cherished daughter of Mattie Lynn Bishop and Edd Francis Bishop. She was preceded in death by her parents, first...

Jun 4, 2025

Jerry L. Rhodes, age 71, of Battle Creek passed away on June 4, 2025, at Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo. He was born in Loomis, Michigan on October 31, 1953. Jerry served in the United States Army from which he received his Honorable Discharge. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Rhodes. Graveside service scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June...

Jun 3, 2025

Shelly L. Frantz, age 58, of Battle Creek, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Battle Creek. She was born on April 16, 1967, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Arnold A. and Gloria J. (Erdman) Heikkila. Shelly was a proud graduate of Harper Creek High School, class of 1985, and continued her education at Kellogg...

May 31, 2025

Died on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Battle Creek. Lawrence was born on January 24, 1937, in Battle Creek, the son of Lawrence J. and Vena W. (Fish) Wise. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Batlle Creek Central High School. He married the former Sally M. Erskine on May 18, 1968. She preceded him in...

May 31, 2025

Jan Marie Willard, age 62 of Battle Creek, died Saturday May 31, 2025. She was born August 6, 1962, in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Everett Howard and Joan Marie (Shire) Shipley, Jr. Jan graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1981 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Art degree from Western Michigan University. Jan was an artist...

May 31, 2025

Dorothy F. Misner, age 102, of East Leroy, Michigan, passed away on May 31, 2025, at Lakeview Assisted Living. She was born on November 10, 1922, in Oakwood, Texas, the daughter of Robert A. and Edna D. (Perry) Spiller. Dorothy graduated in 1940 from Oakwood High School. She went to school for aircraft training, working in Waco, Texas where she...

May 30, 2025

Lucile J. Broach passed away the morning of Friday May 30, 2025, peacefully in her home at Thornapple Manor's Harvest Point in Hastings. Born on September 7, 1930, she was raised in Battle Creek, MI. She graduated Battle Creek Central in 1948. That is where she met her future husband, Robert E Broach. They married on March 13, 1949, and...

May 30, 2025

Steven A Charron, 74 of Ceresco, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 30th 2025. Steve was born December 4th 1950 in Barre, Vermont to Marius & Mae Charron. Steve’s family moved to Ocala, Florida when he was 9 years and remained there until 1973 when he met his wife Evelyn and moved to Michigan to start...

May 24, 2025

Steve John Haiduk Jr., age 68 , went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sat. 5/24/2025. He passed peacefully at home with his life-partner Sharon Ireland by his side. He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness towards anyone he called friend. There are too many to count and too many to mention. Stevie was born on...

May 21, 2025

Jerrelyn D Stafford, age 81, Peacefully went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 21st. She was born to Lester and Irene (Laylon) Frye on February 19, 1944. She graduated from W.K. Kellogg Agricultural School and was married to Paul Stafford Sr. for 50 years. She worked at Federal Home Life and later at Chartwell for Battle Creek...

May 18, 2025

Bonnie Jean Lewis, age 91 of Davenport, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek passed away on May 18, 2025, At Forsyth Hospice House in Auburndale, Florida. She was born on May 1, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI., the daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Graham) Phillips. Bonnie attended and graduated from high school in Kalamazoo. She was a homemaker and stay at...