Obituaries
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...
Clifford William Ashbaugh
Dec 5, 2025
Clifford William Ashbaugh, 76, of Vicksburg passed away December 5, 2025.
Clifford was born August 18, 1949 in Kalamazoo to Donald and Dorothy (Sweitzer) Ashbaugh. After graduating from Portage Northern High School, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, where he learned about radio communications and electronics. He went on to work as a cameraman for WKZO,...
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...
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...
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...
Annette L. Zalner
Nov 29, 2025
Annette L. Zalner, 78, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away November 29, 2025.
Annette was born December 29, 1946 in Battle Creek to Robert and Winifred (Rathburn) Evans. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and spent her working career at Kellogg’s. In March 1977, she was united in marriage to John E. Zalner. Annette enjoyed attending her...
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...
Pamela R. Werner
Nov 19, 2025
Pamela Ruth Werner (Goble), age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 19, 2025, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Born on April 11, 1949, in the same city she called home at both the beginning and end of her life, Pamela’s journey was one marked by compassion, adventure, and unwavering love for those around her. Pamela dedicated over...
William L. Ginn
Nov 18, 2025
William L. “Bill” Ginn, Jr., 70, of the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo area, died November 18, 2025. Bill was born March 18, 1955 in Inkster, MI to William and Evelyn Kuzma Ginn, Sr. He grew up in Rosedale Park in Detroit and after high school attended Walsh College and Wayne State University, obtaining his bachelor’s degree. He worked as an...
Shirley Mae DePew
Nov 18, 2025
Shirley Mae DePew, 96 of Battle Creek died Tuesday evening, November 18, 2025. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on September 7, 1929, the daughter of Walter & Velma Dale. She lived in Kalamazoo for eleven years and graduated from Western State High School in 1946 (located on WMU’s eastern campus).
Shirley married Richard C. DePew in 1948 who died in...
Infant, Anson Michael Tindol
Nov 17, 2025
Anson Michael Tindol
Born With Wings
November 17, 2025
Anson Michael Tindol, was born still on November 17, 2025, at 1:35 PM at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Born at 34 weeks, Anson was perfect in every way, and although his time on earth was brief, he filled our hearts with a love that will last a lifetime.
Anson is deeply loved by his parents,...
David L. Michielsen
Nov 17, 2025
David L. Michielsen, 75, of Battle Creek, died November 17, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. David was born October 9, 1950 in Marshall to Joseph and Mary (March) Michielsen. Over the years, David worked for Sackrider Farms, Midwest Metallurgical, Michielsen Trucking and LASCO Bathware.
David moved around a lot as a child and attended many different schools. He...
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