Obituaries

Annie M. (Komarck) Ure

Annie M. (Komarck) Ure

Jun 2, 2024

Annie Margaret (Komarck) Ure, 99, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek died peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living. 

 

Annie was born January 2, 1925, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Frank G. and Anna H. (Frcak) Komarck. She was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Anna worked in the family...

Maxine Fay Brust

Maxine Fay Brust

May 30, 2024

Maxine F. Brust, age 67 of Climax passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Thursday morning, May 30, 2024.   She was born in Battle Creek on August 2, 1956, the daughter of John and Neoma (Malone) Rudd. Maxine loved her dogs, cookouts, and spending time with her family.

Maxine married Jon Charles Brust in...

Merri Gale Beebe

Merri Gale Beebe

May 29, 2024

Merri Gale Beebe, 65, of Paw Paw, MI, died on Wednesday morning May 29, 2024 at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Merri was born December 29, 1958 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1977 and earned a bachelor’s degree in paper engineering from Western Michigan University. She was an employee of James...

Robert P. Walton

Robert P. Walton

May 27, 2024

Robert Paul Walton “Big Bob," 64, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in his home.

Robert was born on August 12, 1959 the son of Lawrence Calvin Walton and Laura Lee Burt. He graduated from Lakeview High School and worked many years at Howard Johnson and Battle Creek Inn. Then became employed as a salesman with ABC...

Mary F. Vanderwall

Mary F. Vanderwall

May 27, 2024

MARY VANDERWALL

It is with great sadness the family of Mary VanderWall, 95, announces her passing on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital surrounded by her family.  She was born Mary Frances Noah to Harold and Mary (Leach) Noah on August 26, 1928 in Wayland, Michigan. Mary attended Thornapple-Kellogg schools, graduating in 1947.

Mary was classy with a little...

Ernest "Jack" "Ernie" Hubbard Jr.

Ernest "Jack" "Ernie" Hubbard Jr.

May 26, 2024

Ernest Jack Hubbard, Jr passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. His wife of 54 years, Frances Ann Hubbard (Noble), was by his side. Surviving are his wife Fran, sons Anthony J Hubbard (Kay) of Richland, MI, and Jeffrey A Hubbard (Sandi McMillin) of Saint Charles, MO, grandchildren Erika, Nathan, William, Olivia, and Sophia, siblings Dennis Hubbard (Shirley), Linda Howard (Michael),...

Kathleen Lyon

Kathleen Lyon

May 25, 2024

Kathleen Lyon, age 78 of Battle Creek, passed away May 25, 2024 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  She was born on Dec. 9, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Dorotha (McConnohie) Daly.  She graduated from Pennfield High School in 1964 and went on to earn an associate's degree.   While working full time for the...

Robert T. Sackrider

Robert T. Sackrider

May 23, 2024

Robert T. “Bob” Sackrider, 92, of Battle Creek passed away May 23, 2024 following a brief illness.

 

Born on January 24, 1932 in Battle Creek to Ard T. and Bernice A.(King) Sackrider, Bob was a lifelong resident, leaving his mark in the halls of Battle Creek High School, where he was a standout athlete and scholar, graduating in 1950.  He also...

David A. Wood

David A. Wood

May 23, 2024

David Allen Wood, 71, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Butterfly Oasis in Kalamazoo with his brother and sister-in-law by his side and with the support of the caring staff, Amber, Jenny, Jordan, Brianna, and the special directors, Lisa and husband, Don.

 

David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Thomas Wood, and his...

Thelma Sue Hosack

Thelma Sue Hosack

May 22, 2024

Thelma Sue “Susie” Hosack, 62, passed away May 22, 2024. Susie was born November 3, 1961 to Robert C. and Judith E. (Packham) Stansberry. She was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and was a local bartender for over 30 years. She played in the American Poolplayers Association for 20 years. Susie also enjoyed Survivor and true crime. She loved her...

Carra L. Smith

Carra L. Smith

May 22, 2024

Carra L. Smith, 76 of Kalamazoo, died May 22, 2024.  Carra was born February 13, 1948 in Battle Creek to Foster and Freda (Murphy) Smith. She was a 1966 graduate of Pennfield High School and later went on to Western Michigan University where she received her bachelor's degree. Carra worked as a nurse technician at the Battle Creek Sanitarium and...

Beverly Jean (Bogosoff) Behrndt

Beverly Jean (Bogosoff) Behrndt

May 21, 2024

Beverly J. (Bogosoff) Behrndt of Battle Creek passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  



She was 93. She was born in Painesdale, Michigan on October 6, 1930.  She was the eldest daughter of Michael and Mary (Crnich) Bogosoff.  She grew up in Houghton, Michigan where she helped raise her younger siblings.  Near the age of 12, she was working for...

Charles Reynold Paus

Charles Reynold Paus

May 20, 2024

Charles Reynold Paus passed away peacefully at his home in Augusta, MI, on the morning of Monday, May 20th, 2024.

Chuck was born August 17th, 1960 in Battle Creek but spent most of his life in the Galesburg-Augusta area, graduating from G-A highschool in 1978. He spent his youth having fun with his buddies and hitchhiking across the country, making it...

Richard Clay Henderson

Richard Clay Henderson

May 18, 2024

Richard Clay Henderson, 70, of Sturgis and formerly of Battle Creek passed away at Medilodge of Marshall, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. 

 

Rick was born June 19, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Walter Kenneth and Audrey F. (Eager) Henderson. He grew up in Battle Creek and was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Richard then honorably served his...

Quellis Irby

Quellis Irby

May 17, 2024

Quellis Irby, 74, passed away May 17, 2024.

Quellis was born in Walls, MS to Sylvester Irby and Lillie Mae Hutchison on May 7, 1950. He enlisted in the Navy in 1972 and served his country honorably. He went on to work at the Army Defense Depot in Memphis, TN until his retirement. Quellis loved cooking and would be in the...

David L. Prior

David L. Prior

May 15, 2024

David L. Prior, 90, of Battle Creek passed away May 15, 2024 after a short illness.

He was born August 29, 1933 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to Ronald and Marcella (Kelly) Prior.  David grew up in Orwell, Ohio and graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1952.  He attended John Carroll University for a year until he enlisted and served for...

Bobby D. Denton

Bobby D. Denton

May 14, 2024

Bobby D. Denton (Buck), 50, of Battle Creek, died tragically May 14, 2024. Bobby was born April 25, 1974 in Battle Creek to James Denton and Darlene (Bissett) Denton. He graduated Battle Creek Central High School in 1992 and worked as a carpenter for 35 years with A.J Reen Construction and Olive Tree Productions.

He married the former Jennifer Waltz October...

Jane C. Vondell

Jane C. Vondell

May 14, 2024

Jane C. Vondell, 89, of Climax, died May 14, 2024.  Jane was born September 13, 1934 in Hartford, CT to Wilbert and Carolyn (Bird) Thompson. She graduated from Gilbert High School in Winsted, CT and went on to the Springfield Hospital School of Nursing.  She then worked 3 years at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, where she met her...

Robert J. Norton

Robert J. Norton

May 13, 2024

Robert J. “Bobby” Norton, age 51, formerly of Muskegon, Michigan unexpectedly passed away on Monday morning, May 13, 2024 at the Lifecare Center in Plainwell.  Bobby was born at Muskegon General Hospital in Muskegon, Michigan on October 8, 1972, the son of Robert L. and Joane L. (Matthews) Norton. He had a huge heart and always said "YES" to helping...

John Edward Yepez

John Edward Yepez

May 12, 2024

John Edward Yepez, 77, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024. John was born September 23, 1946 in Battle Creek, the son of Samuel Yepez, Sr. and Billie Yepez. He served his country honorably in the Navy and was proud of his service. He enjoyed game shows, riding his motorcycle and loved spending time with his family. In ninth...