Obituaries
Vickie Kay (Montague) Forman
Dec 20, 2025
Vickie (Montague) Forman, 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on December 20, 2025. Born on June 8, 1950, in Battle Creek, she was the daughter of James R. and Alice K. (Shirlaw) Montague.
Vickie was a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, Class of 1968. She worked for many years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek and later at First...
Joanna McCollum Learner
Dec 5, 2025
Joanna McCollum Learner, 86, passed away peacefully on December 5 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Battle Creek Art Center, 265 E Emmett St.
Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1939, Joanna McCollum Feeley was the second of four children of Mildred and John...
Dalyn C. Hoffman
Dec 4, 2025
Dalyn C. Hoffman, age 86, of Augusta, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on December 4, 2025. Born on December 23, 1938, Dalyn lived a full and generous life grounded in family, service, faith, and an endless curiosity for how things worked.
A proud veteran, Dalyn served his country from 1962 to 1964 as a member of the 158th Army...
Ruth E. Hammond
Dec 18, 2025
Ruth E. Hammond, 95, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Parchment, Michigan on January 31, 1930, the daughter of Marion C. and Rhea E. (Porter) Smith.
Ruth married Robert C. Hammond on October 11, 1947; he preceded her in death on May...
Mildred Irene McCormick
Dec 17, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Irene McCormick
January 31, 1943 – December 17, 2025
Mildred Irene McCormick, lovingly known as Millie, Mom, and Nana, completed her earthly journey and entered heaven on December 17, 2025, at the age of 82, in Prescott, Arizona. A devoted Catholic with a deep affection for Mother Mary and all the saints, she lived a life shaped by faith, family,...
Linda Jane (Mead) Tetti
Dec 17, 2025
Linda “Jane” (Mead) Tetti, 77, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Jane was born December 7, 1948, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Cleon Maxwell and Joyce Marie (Rudd) Mead. She was a claims adjustor for State Farm Insurance. She was united in marriage to Louis R. Tetti on March 5, 1997, in Battle Creek. Jane enjoyed reading books and...
Beverly Jean Truesdale
Dec 17, 2025
Beverly Jean Truesdale, age 84, of Ballwin, Missouri, and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 17, 2025.
Beverly was born on May 30, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to John and Henrietta (Curtis) Taylor. She cherished her childhood and often spoke fondly of roller skating through the neighborhood, hot fudge sundaes, and treasured time...
JoAnn Elizabeth (Sperti) Eldridge
Dec 16, 2025
JoAnn Elizabeth (Sperti) Eldridge, 77, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital after a brief illness.
JoAnn was born January 14, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Frank Salvatore and Helen Frances (O’Donnell) Sperti. She was a 1966 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central....
Brenda Sue Leeser
Dec 12, 2025
Brenda Sue Leeser, age 72, of Richmond, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025.
Brenda was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gaines and Eleanor (West) Cope. Brenda grew up in the Battle Creek area and graduated from Pennfield High School in 1971. She attended Freed Hardeman College and Kellogg Community College where she received her...
Nicole D. Stewart
Dec 11, 2025
Nicole D. Stewart, 41, of Fulton, died unexpectantly at her home on December 11, 2025. Nicole was born March 27, 1984 in Kalamazoo to Daniel and Theresa (Mezo) Stewart. She was a 2002 graduate of Gull Lake High School and worked in the restaurant industry for many years.
Nicole was an avid reader and also enjoyed cooking and watching mystery movies...
Christene Babick
Dec 11, 2025
Christene (Rothwell) Babick, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was surrounded by her family.
Christene was born June 13, 1942, in Pikeville, Tennessee, the oldest of 10 children of Harold Eugene and Buelah (Henderson) Rothwell. She grew up in Pikeville until moving to Battle Creek as a teenager. She earned her GED...
Dorothy Theresa Henderson
Dec 9, 2025
Dorothy T. (Riedmiller), Henderson, 96, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. Dorothy grew up in the Pocono mountains with her parents and five siblings and graduated with honors from East Stroudsburg High School. After graduation, she worked for the original Dixie Cup Co. in Easton, PA., while attending Churchman’s Business School where she met her husband, William. They were...
Carol Kay Jackson
Dec 5, 2025
Carol Kay Jackson, age 74 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening, December 5, 2025. She was born in Batesville, Mississippi on May 25, 1951, the daughter of Esca Riley and Margaret (Moore) Bright. Carol enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the Casino, being outdoors, watching her mowing shows & family Feud, and spending time with...
Susan "Susie" Jane Stiles
Dec 5, 2025
Susan Jane Stiles, known to many as “Susie,” was born on a special day—February 29, 1944—to Carl & Mary Jane (Newman) Munster. She also had a special brother, David E Munster, who preceded her in death. As a Leap Year baby, Susie was truly one of a kind. From the start, her infectious smile and joyful spirit drew people in...
Scott Vincent Ellis
Nov 27, 2025
Scott Vincent Ellis, 70, of Battle Creek passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Scott was born August 12, 1955 in Battle Creek to Don and Norma (Manning) Ellis. He worked most of his life as a machinist, in Manistee and later at C.A. Picard in Battle Creek. Scott was always an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, duck hunting and...
Bertha Aileen Varga
Nov 25, 2025
Bertha Aileen Varga, 91, passed away November 25, 2025.
Bertha was born March 29, 1934 in Southampton, Bermuda to Frank and Dorothy (Williams) DeSilva. She graduated from Mount Allison University with her Bachelor of Arts and went on to work at various jobs, retiring from Post in 1993. She was united in marriage to Ernest David Varga on September 12, 1957....
Carole Ann (Norton) Skalka
Nov 23, 2025
Carole Ann (Norton) Skalka, 85, passed away in Battle Creek, MI Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Heritage Assisted Living. Carole was born on June 27, 1940, in Hammond, Indiana to Lester and Lena (Pepin) Norton. Carole graduated from All Saints School, Hammond, IN, Hammond High School and attended Indiana University. She taught briefly at St. Bridget School in Hobart, IN...
Charles W. Perry
Nov 22, 2025
Charles W. “Charlie” Perry, 75, of Battle Creek, died November 22, 2025. Charlie was born May 8, 1950 in Battle Creek to Milo and Elinor (Thornton) Perry. He enjoyed playing guitar, photography and poetry.
Charlie is survived by his two daughters, Vikki (Timmy) Thurman and Cris (Andy) Pifer; four grandchildren, Ryan, Kaleb (Olivia), Veronica (Phil) and Njal; two sisters, Julie Collins...
Markley Bohn Noel
Nov 21, 2025
Markley Bohn Noel, 72, of Hickory Corners, Michigan died peacefully on November 21, 2025, at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence with his family at his side.
Markley was born August 18, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Lester Bohn and Janice Louise (Markley) Noel. He grew up in the Gull Lake area and was a 1971 graduate of Gull Lake...
Daniel James Greer
Nov 19, 2025
Daniel James Greer, 69, of Augusta, Michigan, passed away on November 19, 2025.
Born with a quick wit and an unmatched work ethic, Dan lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and the simple joys he loved most. He loved taking a drive about on his side-by-side, he was a fisherman, a hunter, a farmer, a truck driver, and a...
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