Obituaries

Jackie Bauman

Jackie Bauman

Jan 15, 2025

Jackie Bauman, age 82 of Delton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 20, 1942, the loving daughter of Thomas and Juanita (Williams) Darnell and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Jackie served as vice-president of Bauman Contracting, which she and her husband John, owned & operated for more than 25...

Susan Elizabeth (Gilbert) DeRossett

Susan Elizabeth (Gilbert) DeRossett

Jan 14, 2025

Susan Elizabeth (Gilbert) DeRossett, 77, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully in her sleep at home, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Susan was born February 19, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph E. and Jean C. (Scott) Gilbert. She grew up in Battle Creek, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1965, as a cheerleader, member of...

Ruth Harriet (Soule) Harris

Ruth Harriet (Soule) Harris

Jan 13, 2025

Ruth Harriet (Soule) Harris, 93, of Bellevue, Michigan died peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Thornapple Manor in Hastings, after a short illness, with her family at her side. 

Ruth was born April 9, 1931, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Henry Mason and Mabel Frances (Sample) Soule. She grew up in the Lake Michigan lakeshore communities and graduated from Grand...

Clemens John "Clem" Skalka

Clemens John "Clem" Skalka

Jan 9, 2025

Clemens J. “Clem” Skalka

Clemens John Skalka age 85, passed away in Battle Creek, MI on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Clem was born February 11, 1939 in Whiting, Indiana to Mary and Clement Skalka. He attended St. Adalbert School, Bishop Noll High School, Illinois Institute of Technology, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of...

George William Ewing

George William Ewing

Jan 9, 2025

GEORGE WILLIAM EWING

3.10.1933 – 1.09.2025

Born on March 10, 1933, in Muncie, Indiana, GEORGE W. EWING was a proud resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, for over 62 years. The eighth child of Jesse Raymond and Alma Margaret Schwartzrock Ewing, he graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1951.

George proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of the...

Judith M. Robbins

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...