Obituaries
Judith M. Robbins
Jan 9, 2025
On January 9th, 2025 Judith M. Robbins, a loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord at the age of 86. She was born on March 7th, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI to Cecil and Norma Ludlow. Judy and James T. Robbins were married February 19th, 1955.
At a young age, Judy quit school to help take care of her...
Bethel Betty "Beth" (Hare) Carlisle
Jan 8, 2025
Bethel “Beth” Betty (Hare) Carlisle, 85, of Battle Creek died peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Bronson Hospital.
Beth was born on January 15, 1939, in Kalkaska Michigan to John W. and Sarah B. (Culltion) Hare. At the age of 10, Beth moved with her family to Battle Creek where she lived and graduated...
Teresa Kaye (Mansfield) Story
Jan 7, 2025
Teresa K. (Mansfield) Story, a life-long resident of Battle Creek, passed away January 7, 2025 at the age of 67 after a short illness.
Teresa was born in Battle Creek on October 27, 1957 to Jones J. Mansfield and Gail D. (Hudson) Hutchins and graduated from Gull Lake High School with the Class of 1976. She went on to marry William...
Dorothy E. Daly
Jan 6, 2025
Dorothy Evelyn Daly, 98, of Battle Creek, MI died Monday, January 6, 2025 at Lakehouse Assisted Living Facility in Kalamazoo. Dorothy was born May 23, 1926 to Fred and Ethel (Randall) Miller. She was raised on a farm and met her husband, Maurice Milo Daly from Bellevue, MI, at the White Rabbit Dance Hall in 1941. They married January 9,...
Barbara Jane Connor
Jan 6, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Connor, 78, passed away on January 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Barb was born August 14, 1946 In Lansing, Michigan to Elizabeth “Betty” and Melvin H. “Hub” Musselman. She attended Everett High School, and upon graduation went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan University. After moving to Battle Creek to teach, she...
Arthur Stiles "Art" Burbank
Jan 3, 2025
Arthur Stiles “Art” Burbank, age 58, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning, January 3, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1966, the son of John and Mary (Bronkhorst) Burbank and graduated from Pennfield High School with the Class of 1984. Art has owned and operated A&C Appliance Repair in Battle Creek since 1991.
Art is survived by...
John Henry Gould, Jr.
Dec 31, 2024
John Henry Gould, Jr. of Kalamazoo, MI
John, age 79, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his residence.
John, the son of John Henry and Grace A. (Sewell) Gould, Sr. was born in Battle Creek, MI on May 14, 1945 and was a 1963 graduate of Battle Creek Lakeview High School. He attended college in Pendleton, Oregon. He was a member...
Robert James "Bob" Mr. Galli, Bobby Galli
Dec 30, 2024
Robert (“Bob” Mr. Galli, “Bobby”) James Galli, age 88, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital, after being stricken at home.
Bob was born June 18, 1936, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of James and Lydia (Baird) Galli. He was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High. During his days...
Sally Dawn Lester
Dec 30, 2024
Sally Lester, age 69 of Battle Creek died peacefully at her home on Monday morning, December 30, 2024. She was born at Community Hospital in Battle Creek on July 29, 1955, and was the daughter of Esther and Bill Lentz. Sally graduated from Lakeview High School with the Class of 1973 and continued her education at Kellogg Community College. She...
John Clinton Garrett
Dec 29, 2024
Sadly, on the evening of December 29, 2024, John Clinton Garrett unexpectedly passed away. He was 66 years old.
John was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Robert and Ida Garrett on September 4, 1958. He is survived by his sisters, Margaret (Gene) and Debra Blett; nieces, Jennifer Vankersen, Amanda Osterling, Becky Blett; nephews, Jeffrey Homan, Jeremy Homan, Matthew Blett,...
John P. Hyndman
Dec 27, 2024
John Patrick Hyndman, age 63 of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away on December 27, 2024.
John was born in Lansing, Michigan on November 23, 1961. He grew up in East Lansing, graduating from East Lansing High School in 1979. He attended Northern Michigan University in Marquette and studied at Kellogg Community College.
John married Lisa (Wilson) Oliver on February 14, 1990. They...
Charles Douglas "Doug" Humes
Dec 22, 2024
Charles Douglas Humes, age 75, of Battle Creek, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor.
Doug was born in Battle Creek on December 4, 1949, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Rolfe) Humes. He was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and earned...
John Charles Bearden
Dec 22, 2024
John Charles Bearden, age 83 of Richland, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on May 20, 1941, the son of John W. and Louise (Stanfield) Bearden. Charles received his Master’s of Social Work from the University of Michigan and retired after more than 40 years of service...
Gerald D. "Jerry" Inman
Dec 20, 2024
Gerald Duane Inman, 88, passed away peacefully at Beacon Pointe in Richland, MI on Friday, December 20, 2024.
He was born on January 17, 1936 in Leonidas Mi, the son of Deward and Letha (Jackson) Inman. Sadly, his father Deward passed prior to his birth. He later gained a stepfather when his mother married Clarence Irons.
In 1957, he married his high...
Marilyn E. East
Dec 19, 2024
Marilyn East, 90, formerly of Richland, MI passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024 at the Oceana County Medical Care in Hart, MI. Born on April 11, 1934, Marilyn was the daughter of Bernice (Hazel) and E.W. Chalker of Kalamazoo. When she was 17, she married Walter East just prior to his being deployed to Korea. She then graduated from...
Richard J. Melbow
Dec 18, 2024
Richard J. Melbow, 56, of Richland, died at home December 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. Richard was born August 23, 1968, in Kalamazoo to Peter and Denise (Dintaman) Melbow. He graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy for 8 years. He worked as a supervisor in the Public Safety Communications...
Georgia Odette (David) Eddy
Dec 18, 2024
Georgia Odette (David) Eddy, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Georgia was born January 25, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of George L. and Doris M. (Pierce) David. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1959 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Georgia was employed...
Nancy Ann Sims
Dec 16, 2024
Nancy Ann (Lindsey) Sims, 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.
Nancy was born on March 6, 1936, in Battle Creek, the daughter of David L. and Grace M. (Jones) Lindsey. From then until the day she married John W. Sims, June 3, 1956, she lived with her family in a home on the corner of Cliff and...
Richard A. "Rick" Van Horn
Dec 15, 2024
Richard A. “Rick” Van Horn of Haslett, Michigan and formerly of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, December 15, 2024.
Rick was born February 18, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Arthur Henry and Mary Anne (Hervig) Van Horn. He grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1961. He continued...
James William Fontaine Mitchell
Dec 13, 2024
James William Fontaine Mitchell, 67, of Battle Creek, died Friday, December 13, 2024. James was born August 29, 1957 in Chicago, IL to William and Ernestine (Moreaux) Mitchell. He graduated high school and honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a heating and cooling technician for many years.
James was preceded in death by his parents,...
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