Obituaries
Judith Carrie Rarick
Nov 3, 2024
Judith "Judy" Carrie Rarick, age 88, formerly of Augusta passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024.
Judith Carrie Houser Rarick entered this world on January 23, 1936, during a blustery snowstorm at home on N. 6th Street, Bellwood, Pennsylvania. Born to parents Daniel Webster Houser and Marian Lela (Cramer) Houser, she joined her sister Louise and brother Eugene.
Following high...
Betty J. Harger
Oct 27, 2024
Betty J. Harger, age 87 of Battle Creek died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 23, 1937, and was the daughter of Traverse and Beatrice Fruin. Betty loved chasing & watching the Hot Air Balloons and spending time with her family and her beloved cat, “Baby Girl”.
Betty married Duane C....
Robert Frank "Bob" Rimkus
Oct 25, 2024
Robert Frank, “Bob” Rimkus, 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Bob was born January 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Stacey G. and Helen L. (Pappa) Rimkus. He was a 1961 graduate of Mendel Catholic High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business and master’s degree...
Bette Joan (Davis) Gallagher
Oct 22, 2024
Bette Joan (Davis) Gallagher, 95, of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Bette was born July 20, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Christopher and Mary Gertrude (Dertinger) Davis. Bette grew up in Detroit and was a 1945 graduate of Immaculata High School. She dedicated her life to her family and her faith.
Bette Joan...
Rosemary (Holbrook) Hollaway
Oct 21, 2024
Rosemary (Holbrook) Hollaway, 89, of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Rosemary was born February 26, 1935, in Peters Creek, Illinois, the daughter of Wiley Trisler Holbrook and Juanita (Conn) Holbrook. She grew up in Peters Creek and Cave-In-Rock, Illinois and Galesburg, Michigan and graduated from Galesburg High School.
When her high school...
Edward S. Salat
Oct 21, 2024
Edward S. “Ed” Salat, age 75 of Kalamazoo passed away at home on Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born in Michigan City, Indiana on June 5, 1949, the son of Stanley and Margaret (Pavolka) Salat. Ed graduated from Purdue University and served his country for more than 6 years with the United States Army Reserves. He retired from Parker-Hannifin...
Edward J Nuding
Oct 18, 2024
Edward J Nuding passed away suddenly on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born on January 3, 1930 to Willard and Olive Nuding in Battle Creek, Michigan and grew up in Wattles Park.
In his early adulthood, he served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War. He then worked at Oliver Corporation, Bowers...
Charla Rae Lyon
Oct 17, 2024
Charla Rae Lyon, 68, of Battle Creek passed away October 17, 2024.
Charla was born on April 14, 1956 in Battle Creek, MI to Robert Norton and Charlene (Clark) Ulery. She was a 1974 graduate of Lakeview High School. After graduation she moved to Traverse City, MI where she had her two daughters. She enjoyed softball, bowling, golfing and rock hunting....
Ronald S. DeForest
Oct 17, 2024
Ronald Stanley DeForest, known affectionately as Ron, passed away at the age of 83 on October 17, 2024, at his home in Battle Creek, MI surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 9, 1941, in Lansing, MI, he lived a life marked by dedication to his family and a passion for his Harley Davidson.
Ron served in the U.S. Army Reserve,...
Kathleen A. Chapman
Oct 16, 2024
Kathleen A. Chapman, 72, of Battle Creek, died October 16, 2024. Kathleen was born April 14, 1952 in Reeder, North Dakota to Anthony Cusher and Helen Hilden. She received her associate’s degree from Northern Virginia Community College. Kathleen was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church. She owned her own Avon business and excelled at communicating with clients.
Kathleen married Barry Chapman...
Edith "Caroline" Hodgden
Oct 15, 2024
HODGDEN, EDITH CAROLINE JOHNSTON
6/25/1928 – 10/15/2024
Born in Donegal, Ireland to William and Mary Emily Johnston, she came to the United States on August 5, 1947. Caroline worked at Oliver Machinery, Clark Cortez and retired from Michigan National Bank in 1990. She married Roger Hodgden on November 27, 1999. He died February 1, 2001.
In recent years, Caroline resided at Mulberry Hill...
Dolores A. Umbreit
Oct 15, 2024
Dolores Anna Umbreit was born November 23, 1932 in Kinde, MI to Stanley and Agnes Inda. She was the oldest of 11 siblings. She married Gordon Umbreit at the ripe old age of 19 on May 10, 1952. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage, living in St Clair Shores, Mi for over 60 years.
She was devoted wife, mother and Catholic;...
Paul S. Steele
Oct 14, 2024
Paul S. Steele of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 14th, at his home in Arizona. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 15th, 1958, to David and Patricia (Gaffney) Steele, he was welcomed by his five older Steele siblings.
Paul graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School with the class of 1976. He continued his education at KCC and...
Robert Ken Roach
Oct 14, 2024
Robert Kent Roach, 78, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Evergreen Senior Care on Monday, October 14, 2024.
Bob was born August 9, 1946, in LaPorte, Indiana the son of Warren and Beverly (Hogue) Roach. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1965 graduate of Lakeview High School. After high school, Robert was employed for 37 years at Bill...
Linda Mae Silkworth
Oct 13, 2024
Linda Mae Silkworth, 76, of Battle Creek passed away on Sunday morning, October 13, 2024. Linda was born in Battle Creek on March 4, 1948, the daughter of Anthony P and Wanda J (Bretz) Brown. Linda graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She was a stay-at-home mom, and after her kids were all grown, she ran an in-home...
Nicholas "Nick" Dudiak
Oct 12, 2024
Nicholas Charles Dudiak, 78, is now free to hunt and fish in the Alaskan wilderness again. He successfully dealt with years of pain from injuries and blood clots in addition to the effects of Agent Orange and age. Thankfully, he is no longer in pain. He passed on October 12, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nick was born in 1946...
James Alfred "Al" McCracken
Oct 10, 2024
James Alfred ‘Al’ McCracken, age 95, passed away on October 10, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Bethia ‘Betty’ McCracken (nee Hutchieson).
Born in Detroit in 1928, Al spent most of his childhood in Scotland and England. At the age of 14, he apprenticed as a carpenter and crafted cabinetry for luxury ships. At 20, he and his...
Judy A. Bishop
Oct 9, 2024
Judy Ann Bishop, 88, of Battle Creek, passed into the glory of her Savior’s Kingdom on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at home with her family by her side. Judy was born July 30th, 1936 in Lansing, to Kenneth and Nina (Hutson) Phillips. At age 18, she married Herbert Bishop Jr. of Battle Creek, and from that marriage four children were...
LeRoy "Roy" Crane
Oct 9, 2024
LeRoy “Roy” Crane passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and family by his side on October 9, 2024. Roy was born on May 11, 1929 in Lansing, Michigan to his beloved parents Max and Lou (McNary) Crane.
Roy spent his childhood and high school days in Mount Pleasant, Michigan where he graduated with honors and was awarded nine...
Sharon K. Leister
Oct 7, 2024
Sharon K. Leister, age 76, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Heritage Assisted Living in Battle Creek. She was born in Battle Creek on November 6, 1947, the daughter of James and Margaret (Groesbeck) Leister and graduated from Lakeview High School. Sharon worked at Shane’s Ladies Apparel and then worked many years in dentistry...
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