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Tamara Tharp
Jul 7, 2025
Tamara Lynn Tharp, 76, born on March 17, 1949, in Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many throughout her time with us.
Tamara dedicated much of her career to public service, working at the Secretary of State's...
Warren Edward Flowers
Jul 7, 2025
Warren Edward Flowers, age 73 of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo surrounded by his family. He was born on August 16, 1951, in Sturgis, Michigan, the son of Robert Lee and Edna Louise (Cain) Flowers. He graduated from Centreville High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S....
Leonard George Hart
Jul 4, 2025
Leonard George Hart, age 94 of Battle Creek, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at The Villa at Winston Court in Marshall. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Edward Thomas and Mildred E. (Stoudinger) Hart. A 1948 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, he went on to serve in the U.S....
Betty Newman
Jul 3, 2025
Betty I. Newman passed away in the early hours of July 3, 2025 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. Betty was born Nov. 3, 1930 to Cecile T. (Degre) and Nelson O. Hayes, in Windsor Ontario. Her family moved to Battle Creek in 1945 from Pontiac MI. She graduated from St. Philip High School in 1948 and received...
Damion Michael Kreger
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...
Timothy Earl Robertson
Jul 1, 2025
Tim Robertson, 55, of Battle Creek passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo Michigan.
Tim was born on January 18, 1970 in Battle Creek, son of Tom and Diane Robertson. He was a lifelong resident of the area, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School.
On February 20, 2003 he was united in marriage to Julie Robertson,...
Nora Dryer
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...
Connie J. Moon
Jun 28, 2025
Connie J. Moon, age 59 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. She is lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her devotion to her church and community. Connie was born July 26, 1965, in Battle Creek, the daughter of Wilbur and Mary Moore. Throughout her career she worked as a dedicated dental hygienist, bringing care...
Farie McMillen
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...
Mildred C. Wiser
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...
Dorothy Fay Mrozovich
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...
John Douglas Ruble
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...
Betty Edwina Conine
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...
Jerry L. Rhodes
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...
Shelly L. Frantz
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...
Lawrence J. Wise,Jr.
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...
Jan Marie Willard
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...
Dorothy F. Misner
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...
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