Obituaries
Dr. Kenneth J. Kobes D.O.
Jan 22, 2025
Dr. Kenneth J. Kobes was promoted to glory on January 22, 2025. He was born on April 15, 1928 in Toadlena, New Mexico to Rev. Jacob and Trina Kobes, who were missionaries to the Navajo Indian Tribe. He was in the Army during WWII, serving stateside as a sole surviving son-his only brother having been killed in the Battle of...
Lois Ann Fleming
Jan 16, 2025
Lois Ann Fleming, age 74, passed peacefully in Venice, Florida on January 16, 2025. She was born February 28, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan to George and Clara Duncan. During her life, she attended and was a member of Pennfield Presbyterian Church.
In 1968, she graduated from Pennfield High School in Battle Creek and went on to attend Northern Michigan University...
Seran Aileen Varga
Jan 15, 2025
Seran Aileen Varga, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at her home. She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 6, 1958, the first of two daughters to Bertha and Ernest Varga. Seran grew up in Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She was strong-willed, independent, kind, and had a great sense...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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