Obituaries
Paul W. Osburn
Dec 24, 2025
Paul Wilson Osburn (85), better known to his family, friends, and community as Uncle Paul, passed peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, on the evening of December 24th, 2025, following a day of visits and shared memories from his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Paul was the second of six children born to Guy and Ola Osburn in Nashville,...
Michael B. Darr
Dec 24, 2025
Michael B. “Mike” Darr, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Mike’s life was marked by his deep love for family, his pride in his service, and his quiet, steady presence.
Mike was born on September 26, 1948, to Carlos and Margaret Darr. He graduated from Battle...
Nila Jo Godde
Dec 24, 2025
Nila Jo Godde, 85, of Augusta went home to be with her husband, Bob on December 24, 2025.
Nila was born August 26, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Willard and Ally White. Nila loved crafts of all kinds, oil painting, knitting, and quilting. She even made clothes for her children. She always had a project or several to work...
Deborah Kay (Lybarger) Perkins
Dec 24, 2025
Deborah Kay “Ama” (Lybarger) Perkins, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 24, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born on May 7, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Clyde and L. Jane (Muraski) Lybarger. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1970. Debbie married Michael Lee Perkins, the...
Lynn DeRushia
Dec 24, 2025
Lynn DeRushia, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Lynn was born June 29, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Elwynne and Suzanne (Riste) DeRushia. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and played trumpet in the marching band and orchestra. Lynn worked for the B. C. Enquirer and News and Bailey Park Meat Market...
Ellen Kellay-Eldridge
Dec 23, 2025
Mrs. Ellen Kellay-Eldridge, 96, of Augusta, MI., died December 23, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held in May. Arrangements by the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Augusta Chapel. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
Jack L. "Fat Jack" Weakley
Dec 21, 2025
Jack “Fat Jack” L. Weakley, 81, of Marshall passed away peacefully at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall on Dec 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 1, 1944 in Marshall to Arthur and Wilma (Ellis) Weakley. Jack worked at multiple car repair shops including Wolverine Auto and lastly at the Main Street Marathon in Battle Creek.
Fat Jack...
Vickie Kay (Montague) Forman
Dec 20, 2025
Vickie (Montague) Forman, 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on December 20, 2025. Born on June 8, 1950, in Battle Creek, she was the daughter of James R. and Alice K. (Shirlaw) Montague.
Vickie was a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, Class of 1968. She worked for many years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek and later at First...
Mildred Irene McCormick
Dec 17, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Irene McCormick
January 31, 1943 – December 17, 2025
Mildred Irene McCormick, lovingly known as Millie, Mom, and Nana, completed her earthly journey and entered heaven on December 17, 2025, at the age of 82, in Prescott, Arizona. A devoted Catholic with a deep affection for Mother Mary and all the saints, she lived a life shaped by faith, family,...
Linda Jane (Mead) Tetti
Dec 17, 2025
Linda “Jane” (Mead) Tetti, 77, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
Jane was born December 7, 1948, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Cleon Maxwell and Joyce Marie (Rudd) Mead. She was a claims adjustor for State Farm Insurance. She was united in marriage to Louis R. Tetti on March 5, 1997, in Battle Creek. Jane enjoyed reading books and...
Beverly Jean Truesdale
Dec 17, 2025
Beverly Jean Truesdale, age 84, of Ballwin, Missouri, and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 17, 2025.
Beverly was born on May 30, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to John and Henrietta (Curtis) Taylor. She cherished her childhood and often spoke fondly of roller skating through the neighborhood, hot fudge sundaes, and treasured time...
JoAnn Elizabeth (Sperti) Eldridge
Dec 16, 2025
JoAnn Elizabeth (Sperti) Eldridge, 77, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital after a brief illness.
JoAnn was born January 14, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Frank Salvatore and Helen Frances (O’Donnell) Sperti. She was a 1966 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central....
Brenda Sue Leeser
Dec 12, 2025
Brenda Sue Leeser, age 72, of Richmond, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025.
Brenda was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gaines and Eleanor (West) Cope. Brenda grew up in the Battle Creek area and graduated from Pennfield High School in 1971. She attended Freed Hardeman College and Kellogg Community College where she received her...
Nicole D. Stewart
Dec 11, 2025
Nicole D. Stewart, 41, of Fulton, died unexpectantly at her home on December 11, 2025. Nicole was born March 27, 1984 in Kalamazoo to Daniel and Theresa (Mezo) Stewart. She was a 2002 graduate of Gull Lake High School and worked in the restaurant industry for many years.
Nicole was an avid reader and also enjoyed cooking and watching mystery movies...
Christene Babick
Dec 11, 2025
Christene (Rothwell) Babick, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was surrounded by her family.
Christene was born June 13, 1942, in Pikeville, Tennessee, the oldest of 10 children of Harold Eugene and Buelah (Henderson) Rothwell. She grew up in Pikeville until moving to Battle Creek as a teenager. She earned her GED...
Dorothy Theresa Henderson
Dec 9, 2025
Dorothy T. (Riedmiller), Henderson, 96, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. Dorothy grew up in the Pocono mountains with her parents and five siblings and graduated with honors from East Stroudsburg High School. After graduation, she worked for the original Dixie Cup Co. in Easton, PA., while attending Churchman’s Business School where she met her husband, William. They were...
Clifford William Ashbaugh
Dec 5, 2025
Clifford William Ashbaugh, 76, of Vicksburg passed away December 5, 2025.
Clifford was born August 18, 1949 in Kalamazoo to Donald and Dorothy (Sweitzer) Ashbaugh. After graduating from Portage Northern High School, he served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, where he learned about radio communications and electronics. He went on to work as a cameraman for WKZO,...
Joanna McCollum Learner
Dec 5, 2025
Joanna McCollum Learner, 86, passed away peacefully on December 5 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Battle Creek Art Center, 265 E Emmett St.
Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1939, Joanna McCollum Feeley was the second of four children of Mildred and John...
Carol Kay Jackson
Dec 5, 2025
Carol Kay Jackson, age 74 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening, December 5, 2025. She was born in Batesville, Mississippi on May 25, 1951, the daughter of Esca Riley and Margaret (Moore) Bright. Carol enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the Casino, being outdoors, watching her mowing shows & family Feud, and spending time with...
Susan "Susie" Jane Stiles
Dec 5, 2025
Susan Jane Stiles, known to many as “Susie,” was born on a special day—February 29, 1944—to Carl & Mary Jane (Newman) Munster. She also had a special brother, David E Munster, who preceded her in death. As a Leap Year baby, Susie was truly one of a kind. From the start, her infectious smile and joyful spirit drew people in...
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