Obituaries

Oct 20, 2025

Arthur D. Hollingsworth, age 82, of Springfield, Michigan passed away on October 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 1, 1943, in Greenville, SC., the son of George and Virginia (Watts) Hollingsworth. Arthur graduated in 1961 from Pershing High School, then went on to join the United States Air force from 1961 until 1965, where he served...

Oct 24, 2025

Jeffery Stephen Alexander, age 59, of Fulton, Michigan passed away on October 24, 2025 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI. He was born on April 30, 1966 in Battle Creek, the son of Stephen and Cheryl (Baker) Alexander. Jeff graduated in 1984 from Gull Lake High School. He lived in Battle Creek and Athens before making his home in...

Oct 15, 2025

Nancy Lee Bills (age 79) passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2025, with her grandchildren by her side. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on April 26th, 1946 to Clifford and Helen (Carlson) Conkell. In her youth, she spent her time going on adventures and bike rides with her siblings and childhood friends, some of whom were lifelong. Nancy...

Oct 27, 2025

William Paul Porter, age 73 of Battle Creek, MI passed away October 27, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place Hospice in Kalamazoo. He was born November 13, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas to Jay and Maxine (Johnson) Porter and married Cecilia (Bonke) Porter July 10, 1976.

Bill was a 1969 graduate of Battle Creek Lakeview High School. He served in the US...

Oct 14, 2025

It is with great sorrow, the family announces that Sherry L. (Shelton) Heagney suddenly passed away at home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from natural causes. She was born in Battle Creek on January 28, 1949 to Beverly J. and Walter D. Shelton. A lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Sherry graduated from Springfield High School in 1967. She loved being...

Oct 23, 2025

Bill Broderick was known throughout his hometown of Battle Creek for proudly serving his community as a policeman for decades, expertly leading his union and F.O.P for years, competing and coaching in recreation softball and baseball leagues at Bailey Park and traveling the country with his family.

William (Bill) Vincent Broderick Jr., 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 23, 2025, at...

Oct 13, 2025

Penny F. Reed, age 82, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday October 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born October 24, 1942, in Apollo, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John W. and Velma C. (Butler) Myers. Penny graduated from Springfield High School and retired from Battle Creek Health System where she had worked for over 20 years. Family meant...

Oct 13, 2025

Gregory Byron Auton, 65, from Battle Creek, MI, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. He was born on October 7, 1960, to Gordy and Gwen Auton, the third child of six.

Gregory is survived by his siblings, Joel (Maria) Auton, Rod (DeAnn) Auton, Faith (Rick) Bentley, Sonja (Brian) Perschbacher; his nieces and nephews, Jason (Katrina)...

Oct 11, 2025

Richard (Rich) Boyd Grady (52) of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on October 11, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Hospice with his devoted wife, Jennifer (Jordan) at his side.

An avid runner, Rich ran track and cross country for Peoria High School and continued running for fun at the University of Illinois where he met his beloved wife. More recently, he...

Oct 8, 2025

Robert August "Bob" Radtke Jr., a devoted family man, tireless entrepreneur, and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, at the age of 83.

Born in Detroit on April 9, 1942 to Robert August Sr. and Margaret Reid Radtke, Bob became the beloved "cool" big brother to his siblings Karen, Bill, and Susan. He graduated from...

Oct 7, 2025

JoAnn (Lane) Niblack, born to Roy E. Lane and Imogene (Gothard) Lane, on August 29, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan, loving wife of Richard L. Niblack passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan. JoAnn graduated from Lakeview High School in 1960. While in high school she also went to beauty school for...

Oct 4, 2025

Joyce Swanson, Age 91, born on July 19, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home in Bellevue on October 4, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Joyce dedicated herself to her family and her work throughout her life.

Joyce embarked on a commendable career at Kellogg Company, where she served diligently for 25 years and later...

Oct 2, 2025

Shirley Anne (Swafford) Polak, 81, of Galesburg, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Kairos Dwelling Hospice Facility. She was born on July 22, 1944, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Claud and Virgie (Herrell) Swafford.

Shirley was a 1962 graduate of Lakeview High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was employed by the...

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 26, 2025

Rhonda E. Gates (Borsheim), the heart, treasure, and prayer warrior of her family, age 71, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025. Born October 21, 1953, she was the daughter of Bernard and Ruth Gates. A 1971 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Rhonda earned a degree from Spring Arbor University. She spent several years as...

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 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...

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Sep 19, 2025

With heavy but full hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Kimberly Kay Beller. Surrounded by family, she took her last breaths on September 19, 2025, after more than a four-year battle with cancer, during which she defied the odds and thrived. She was, and will continue to be, an inspiration to her family and friends.

Kimmie was born on...