Obituaries
Ross Robert Poole
Jun 12, 2025
Ross Robert Poole, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025. Born on September 19, 1988, Ross was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend whose soul was as vibrant as it was kind.
Ross deeply loved science fiction, movies, and storytelling—especially anything related to Star Wars. He brought laughter, imagination, and light to everyone who knew him. Though...
Jeffery Allen Andrews, Sr.
Jun 12, 2025
Jeffery Allen Andrews Sr., 58, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Jeffery was born May 18, 1967 in Battle Creek to Tommy Andrews and Janet (Bates) Felter. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to concerts and NASCAR races. He loved his grandkids, spending time with his family and having bonfires.
Jeffery is survived by his son, Jeffery Andrews; stepdaughter, Brittany Lima; girlfriend,...
Andrew L. Reese
Jun 11, 2025
Andrew L. Reese, age 75 of Wellington, Florida and formerly of Battle Creek passed away June 11, 2025 while in Hospice Care in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was born in Battle Creek on June12, 1949 the son of Wendell L. and Katherine C. Reese.
Andy spent his growing up years in Battle Creek, attending Battle Creek Public Schools and graduating...
Darlene Kay Anthony
Jun 5, 2025
Darlene Kay Anthony, 73, passed away June 5, 2025.
Darlene was born October 26, 1951 in Battle Creek to Chester and Dorothy (DeHollander) Ford. She was a graduate of Gull Lake High School and later worked there as a custodian. She also worked at K-Mart for over 20 years. On April 23, 2004, she was united in marriage to Larry G....
Virginia "Ginnie" Ruth (Harpster) Sootsman
Jun 5, 2025
Virginia “Ginnie” Ruth (Harpster) Sootsman passed away on June 5, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1933 to Floyd Jennings Harpster and Ruth Adele (Berry) Harpster. Virginia attended a one-room country school, WK Kellogg Junior High School, and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1951. She then attended Western Michigan University until she married her high school...
Allen Michael Ryder
Jun 3, 2025
Allen Michael “Al” or “Mike” Ryder, 76, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, after a long illness.
Al was born December 3, 1948, in Saginaw, Michigan the son of Allen Clyde and Elizabeth Katherine Reittenbach. He grew up in Saginaw and was a 1967 graduate of Arthur Hill High School.
Al had an inherent entrepreneurial...
Laura Lu Wedl
Jun 3, 2025
Laura Lu Wedl, 89, of Battle Creek, died June 3, 2025. Laura was born November 17, 1935 in Dayton, TN to Earl and Lucille (Pool) Gothard. Laura was a long-time member of the Salvation Army and was very active there. She also enjoyed camping, sewing and taking long bus trips.
Laura is survived by her children, Linda Sue (Charles) Rosini, Debra...
Terry O. Smith
Jun 3, 2025
Terry O. Smith of Battle Creek, Michigan peacefully passed away on June 3,2025 at The Oaks Senior Living Center with his family at his side, after living a full and satisfying 94 years.
Terry was born on November 7, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Ora and Margaret (Tennyson) Smith. He acquired his quiet work ethic from his father and his...
Mary Ellen Bearden
Jun 2, 2025
Mary Ellen Bearden, age 89 of Richland, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 24, 1936, the daughter of Henry and Johanna (Rottschafer) Scholten. Mary Ellen received her nursing degree from Blodgett School of Nursing in Grand Rapids and her Bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies from the University...
Fatima Susan Sadik
Jun 2, 2025
Fatima Susan Sadik, age 69 of Richland passed away Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025.
Fatima was born on October 10, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jusuf and Remsia. She was the youngest of three children, with two older brothers, Server and Jake. She grew up in Redford and graduated from Thurston High School before earning a bachelor's degree from Western Michigan...
Janet A. Knapp
Jun 2, 2025
Janet A. Knapp, 100, died Monday, June 2, 2025. Janet was born September 10, 1924 in Battle Creek to Sydney and Edith (Anderson) Harris. She graduated in 1942 from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Argubright Business College. She was employed by the Grand Trunk Western Railroad from April 1943 to November 1979, at which time she took a...
Evelyn I. Dunning
May 30, 2025
On May 30, 2025, Evelyn Irene Dunning lost her battle with dementia at the age of 100.
Evelyn was born and raised in Fresno, California. She lived in Fresno until she met a handsome Army Sargent by the name of Jack Dunning. They married and moved to Michigan. First to Detroit, then to Richland to be near family and raise their...
David A. Wilson
May 29, 2025
David A. Wilson, 81, of Delton, died May 29, 2025. David was born June 10, 1943 in Ithaca, NY to David and Virginia (Lester) Wilson. He graduated from Trumansburg High School (New York) in 1961 and went on to Rochester Institute of Technology where he received his electrical engineering degree. He retired in 2010 from Graphic Packaging as superintendent of...
Gary A. Erskine
May 28, 2025
Gary A. Erskine, 84, of Battle Creek, died May 28, 2025. Gary was born November 15, 1940 in Battle Creek to Paul and Alma (Jenkins) Erskine. He graduated from Athens High School in 1958. He married the former Shirley Haley on August 4, 1961. Together, they owned and operated GE Stamp Works in Battle Creek for many years. In his...
Robert "Bob" Emerson
May 28, 2025
Robert Joe Emerson, 89, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Bob was born September 5, 1935, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Wayne W. and Grace M. (Hoch) Emerson. He grew up in Battle Creek, was a 1953 graduate of Lakeview High School and graduated from Ferris State...
Phillip Patrick Hurst
May 27, 2025
Phillip Patrick Hurst, 86, a lifelong Battle Creek, Michigan resident died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Phil was born on August 12, 1938, in Battle Creek the son of Clark and Mary (Cox) Hurst. He graduated in 1956 from St. Philip Catholic Central. Phil was employed as an electrician at the Kellogg Company for 39+...
Dale Allen Cochensparger
May 25, 2025
Dale Allen Cochensparger, 64, of Springfield, MI died at Bronson Battle Creek on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Dale was born December 13, 1960, in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Francis Dale and Marjorie (Antes) Cochensparger. Dale grew up in Battle Creek and attended Gull Lake High School. Dale honorably served his country in the U.S. Army overseas in Germany. He...
Thomas J. Brown
May 24, 2025
Thomas J. Brown, 70, of Richland, died May 24, 2025. Tom was born October 7, 1954 in McKeesport, PA to Billy and Mary (Schrockman) Brown. Tom started his working career as a trucker and ended up managing sales.
Tom married the former Denise Miller, on June 3, 2002, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Crystal (Matt) Zandarski and...
Idamae (Barnes) Wyman
May 23, 2025
Idamae (Barnes) Wyman, age 88 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice in Kalamazoo on Friday evening, May 23, 2025. She was born in Kalamazoo on May 31, 1936, the daughter of Donald and Roberta (Pond) Barton and graduated from Mattawan High School. Ida worked for many years as a caregiver at several Adult Foster Care Homes...
Josephine "Jo" Carol Schils
May 20, 2025
Josephine “Jo” Carol Schils of Battle Creek, Michigan died May 20, 2025. She was born September 16, 1929 in Marquette, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and LaFerne Hurst. She is survived by her sons, Gary (Sylvia), Brian (Sheila), Don (Julie), Dean and three grandchildren, Dane, Tauri and Pari. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Schils and brother,...
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