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Betty J. Jacobs
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...
Winifred Rombaugh
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,...
Paul Eugene Hager
Dec 18, 2024
Paul Eugene Hager, 75, of Battle Creek, MI passed away on December 18, 2024, at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. Paul was born on February 4, 1949, to Stollie and Rena Hager (Adkins). Paul was one of 9 children. Paul was born in Yolyn, West Virginia and later moved to Battle Creek, MI in 1959. Paul served in the Vietnam...
David Walker
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...
Melvin Adair
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...
Karan Herring
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...
Robert A. Aurand
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...
John Oliver Burdick Jr.
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,...
Pauline L. Reed
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...
Frederick Charles Larner
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...
Michele Ann Schultz
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...
Robert L. Watts
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....
Janet M. Freeman
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...
Willa Lynn Kersten
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...
Eileen Marie Mowry
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...
Diana B. Crandall
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...
Shirley Mae Burdette
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...
S. Larry Wohlscheid "Crazy Larry"
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...
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