Obituaries
Richard A. Anderson
Jun 19, 2026
Richard Alan Anderson, 89, of Plainwell, MI (previously of Clarendon Hills, IL), passed away surrounded by family on June 19, 2026.
Richard (Dick) was born on February 8, 1937, in Oak Park, IL, to Richard George Anderson and Myrtle (Stein) Anderson. He was raised in Elmwood Park, IL (a Chicago suburb), graduated from Proviso H.S. in 1954, and later earned a...
Donald Eugene Shive
Jun 18, 2026
Donald Eugene Shive, 64, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Donnie was born August 16, 1961 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Donald W. Shive and Lamour “Corky” Varner. He attended Battle Creek Public Schools and Battle Creek Central High School, graduating in 1980. He worked various jobs while in high school and after graduating.
Don served...
Robert Michael Ward
Jun 17, 2026
Robert Michael “Bob” Ward, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan died on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Heritage Assisted Living, with his family at his side.
Bob was born May 27, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Michael and Dorothy Theresa (Brown) Ward. He grew up in Detroit and was a 1956 graduate of Servite High School. Bob earned his bachelor’s...
Frederick "Fred" E. Moore (Clawson)
Jun 12, 2026
Frederick E. “Fred” Moore (Clawson), 81, of Nashville, died June 12, 2026 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Fred was born on December 6, 1944 in Piqua, OH to Maurice Clawson and Catherine Meeker, who were married and later divorced. Catherine then moved to Battle Creek where she met and married Warren Moore who adopted Fred later in life. He graduated...
Dan T. Clark
Jun 7, 2026
Dan Taylor Clark passed away at his home on Sunday, June 7th. Dan was born on April 17, 1952 in Lexington, Kentucky to Bertie Kay (Adams) and Robert E Clark Sr. He moved to Battle Creek as a teenager and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1970. His marriage to Denise Reed ended in divorce. Dan worked for...
Eleanor J. Fry
Jun 5, 2026
Eleanor Jeanne (Welling) Fry, 90, of Galesburg and formerly of Augusta died peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Eleanor was born September 22, 1935, in Augusta, Michigan to Leo Joseph and Caroline Martha (Godde) Welling. She grew up on the farm outside Augusta and was a 1953 graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School. Eleanor was employed as...
Evelyn Arlene Eichholz
Jun 2, 2026
Evelyn A. Eichholz, 90, of Plainwell, died June 2, 2026. Evelyn was born September 19, 1935 in Bellevue, MI to C. Foster and Grace (Farley) Luce. She graduated Bellevue high school and married Garth Eichholz on June 5, 1954.
Evelyn enjoyed gardening and trips to the Upper Peninsula, especially to enjoy the fall colors. She was a dedicated member of Christ...
Michael Roland Marsh
Jun 1, 2026
Michael "Boo Boo" Roland Marsh, 77, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to his heavenly home on June 1, 2026, surrounded by comfort and peace.
Mike was born on December 17, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Roland and Anne Mae (Chamberlain) Marsh. He was known for his athletic spirit, sense of humor, and deep love for family and friends. Mike graduated...
Caroline "Jean" (Bush) Schlubatis
May 31, 2026
Caroline "Jean" (Bush) Schlubatis, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Jean was born on April 23, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Homer M. and Carolyn H. (Bush) Bush. She grew up in Battle Creek and was a 1964 graduate of Pennfield High School, going on to earn her beautician...
Arthur L. Holtman
May 30, 2026
Arthur L. Holtman passed away May 30, 2026 at Friendship Village at age 95.
He was the oldest of four children born to Ruth and Claus Holtman. He had two sisters, Grace Demi and Jean Adam and a brother, Paul Holtman who preceded him in death. While in the Air Force, he met his wife, Phyllis Woods. They had two children,...
Elaine Ann Baker
May 30, 2026
Elaine A. Baker, 85, of Battle Creek, died May 30, 2026. Elaine was born April 27, 1941 in Charlotte, MI to Lansing and Wilma (Taylor) Coplin. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1960 and later married James Baker on August 10, 1963. Elaine attended Argubright Business College and worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. She also was a daycare...
Ryan Scott Rowse
May 30, 2026
Ryan Scott Rowse, age 44 of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek and Hastings, died at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Ryan was born March 12, 1982, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Timothy Allen and Julia Mae (Clements) Rowse. He grew up in Battle Creek until 4th grade and then lived in Hastings, MI, where he graduated...
Mary Jane Latowski
May 28, 2026
Mary Jane (Gould) Latowski, age 88 of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 28, 2026. Mary was born in Dowagiac MI on February 21, 1938, the daughter of Charles (Fred) and Helen (Phillips) Gould.
Mary completed her Undergraduate Degree in Education at Western Michigan University and began her teaching career in Gull Lake Schools, Richland MI, where she met...
Ross Lowell Jarrard
May 28, 2026
Ross Lowell Jarrard, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at Lakeview Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Lakeview Assisted Living for the compassionate and loving care they showed Ross and his family during his time there.
Ross was born on August 20, 1932, in...
John J.H. "Joe" Schwarz, M.D.
May 27, 2026
HON. JOHN J. H. SCHWARZ, M.D.
John Joseph Henry “Joe” Schwarz, M.D., former Battle Creek Mayor, State Senator and U.S. Congressman, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was 88 years-old.
He was born November 15, 1937, to Dr. Frank and Helen (Brennan) Schwarz. For much of his childhood the Schwarz family lived at Fort Custer where his father, a U.S. Army Medical...
Betty A. Islam
May 26, 2026
Betty A. Islam, 94, of Tucson, Arizona formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan was received by the hands of God and died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 passing away peacefully at home in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by family.
She was born In Battle Creek, Michigan on August 14, 1931, to Elvina Sigourney and Claire Mayfield Moody and attended Lakeview High School.
Betty was...
Hazel I. Bowers
May 26, 2026
Hazel I. Bowers, 87, of Battle Creek, died May 26, 2026. Hazel was born February 13, 1939 in Battle Creek to Leland and Muriel (Hibbard) Bundy.
A full obituary will be available soon. Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Judith M. "Judy" Groat
May 24, 2026
Judith (Judy) Groat, 82, passed away with the love of her life, Gus, by her side on May 24, 2026, in Marshall, Michigan. She was born on September 29, 1943, in Jackson, Michigan, to Horold and Arlene (Canute) Green.
Judy, her bother Gary, and their mother lived in Traverse City with the family during the war. Soon after the war, they...
Eleanor Jean (Rogers) Bell
May 22, 2026
Eleanor Jean (Rogers) Bell, 91, of Galesburg, Michigan died on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Eleanor was born November 5, 1934, in Augusta, Michigan to Edward H. and Miriam L. (Krieger) Rogers. She was raised in Augusta and graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1952.
Eleanor Jean Rogers and Francis Walter Bell were united in marriage at the Brooks Memorial Methodist Church on...
Eden Sickle Vining
May 22, 2026
Eden Sickle Vining, 20, passed away May 22, 2026.
Eden was born February 13, 2006 in Chandler, Arizona to Shaun Kelly Vining and Lauren Zaccagni Sickle-Vining. He was a 2024 graduate of Lakeview High School.
Eden was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was ordained to the office of Elder and a holder of the...
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