Obituaries
Marilyn G. Rutherford
Dec 26, 2021
Marilyn G. Rutherford, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021 in her home. Marilyn was born May 24, 1939 in Boon, MI to Howard and Louise (Ostrander) Batt where she was the youngest of 9 siblings. Marilyn came to the Galesburg-Augusta area with her family in her senior year of high school where she met the love of...
Derek John Nelson
Dec 25, 2021
Derek John Nelson, 40 of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2021. Derek was born September 15, 1981 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Richard Martin and Jeannie Nelson. He grew up in Battle Creek. Derek was currently employed as a floor supervisor at Advantage Sintered Metals, Inc. in Fort Custer Industrial Park. Surviving are...
Rex Gordon Mcdonald
Dec 24, 2021
Rex Gordon McDonald, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.Rex was born on September 25, 1934 in Battle Creek to Robert Henry McDonald and Prudence Tucker. He grew up in the Battle Creek area and briefly attended Olivet College. Rex served his country honorably in the Navy from 1952 to 1956 and in the Naval Reserve until 1960....
Jonathan M. Galbreath
Dec 23, 2021
Jonathan M. Galbreath, 44, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away December 23, 2021, after a valiant fight against bladder cancer, surrounded by his family at home.Jon was born November 15, 1977, to Kenneth Galbreath and Betty "Renee" Rodal. Jon graduated from Sheridan Vocational Technical Center High School in 1996 with a certificate in Mechanical Drafting. He was employed by Medtronic,...
Naomi Jean Mosier
Dec 23, 2021
Naomi Jean Mosier, 74, of Nashville, Michigan died at Spectrum Health Pennock in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Naomi was born February 20, 1947 in Charlotte, Michigan to Aldo and Lawave Grace (Dodge) Rugg. She grew up in Delton and attended Delton-Kellogg High School. Naomi was a homemaker, always willing to put other's needs in front of her...
Nathan J. Swift
Dec 22, 2021
Nathan Swift, age 39 of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Battle Creek Hospital.Nathan was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania, to his parents Kalen and Sheryl (Sherman) Swift. He was raised in Lancaster until summer of 1989, when the family moved back to Nashville. Nathan graduated from Maple Valley High School in 2000. He...
Dolores J. "Dody" Wensauer
Dec 21, 2021
Dolores J. "Dody" "Mamoo" Wensauer, age 85, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on June 23, 1936, the daughter of Donald and Lolita (Platz) Hart and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. After graduating from High School, Dody worked for the Kellogg Co. from...
Marsha Jean (Strole) Sawyer
Dec 20, 2021
Marsha Jean (Strole) Sawyer, age 71, of Battle Creek, found her way home on Monday, December 20, 2021.Marsha was born on September 1, 1950 in Bellevue to Oliver and Virginia Strole. She married DeWayne J. Sawyer on July 31, 1971 in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2002. She previously worked at Systex and Campbell's Soup....
Betty J. Kelly
Dec 20, 2021
Betty J. Kelly, age 93, joined the love of her life in Heaven on December 20, 2021. Betty met her love in Gobles, MI, was married, and began life together in Niles. She devoted herself to her family, raising three daughters to emulate her in faith, courage, independence and kindness. She was generous and selfless, always putting others first, exemplifying...
Ronald Lee Skidmore
Dec 18, 2021
Ronald Lee Skidmore, 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Ron was born November 25, 1934 in Scotts, Michigan to Lucius B. and Marion (Robinson) Skidmore. He was a 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree and a...
Luella Jean Traut
Dec 16, 2021
On Thursday, December 16, 2021, LuElla Jean Traut, passed away at the age of 91.LuElla is predeceased by her husband, Robert and her son-in-law Mark Swanson. She is survived by her three children, LuAnn (David Warren), Michael, and Karen (Swanson), two grandchildren Emily (Hunter Avis) and Samuel (Whitney), two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. LuElla was born in...
Helen A. Gault
Dec 16, 2021
Helen A. Gault, age 95, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Richland passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born in New York City, New York on February 12, 1926, the daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Newburg) Perelstein. Helen graduated from Walton High School and attended the Drake Business School. She met her future husband, Robert "Bob" Gault on a...
Jack Elmer Kershner
Dec 16, 2021
Jack Elmer Kershner, Jr., 70, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Bronson Battle Creek and went to be with the Lord. Jack was born January 7, 1951 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Jack Elmer and Betty (Faulkerson) Kershner. He grew up in Battle Creek and attended Lakeview High School. Jack joined the U.S. Army at age 18 and...
Joan A. (Comadoll) Hall
Dec 15, 2021
Joan A. (Comadoll) Hall, age 69, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, December 15, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on November 18, 1952, the daughter of Roger and Marion (Bradley) Rathbun and graduated from Harper Creek High School. Joan was a true animal lover and also loved watching NASCAR, cooking and spending time with her...
Brian Nicholas "Brownie" Brown
Dec 14, 2021
Brian Nicholas Brown "Brownie" (51) passed away peacefully at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek, MI on December 14, 2021. Brian was born April 12th, 1970 at Oceanside Camp Pendleton, California to Gary Brown and Linda Marlow. He was a 1988 graduate of Harper Creek High School, where he played football and attempted to wrestle (his words not mine). You may...
John Neil Sherban
Dec 14, 2021
John 'Neil' Sherban, age 84, of Battle Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021. Neil was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 3rd, 1937, the son of George and Anna Sherban. He married his beloved wife, Jennifer (Beauvais) Sherban in 1989. Neil was proud of his time in the United States Air Force...
Paul W. Yunker
Dec 14, 2021
Paul W. Yunker, Sr. age 82, of Richland and formerly of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday afternoon, December 14, 2021. He was born in Evansville, Indiana, the son of Philip E. and Mary E. (Matthews) Yunker, MD. Paul graduated from Lima High School in 1957 and furthered his education at Michigan State University, receiving BS...
Allan Edwin Lee
Dec 13, 2021
Allan Edwin Lee, 68, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek on Monday, December 13, 2021. Allan was born May 15, 1953 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold Earl and Audrey June (Maurer) Lee. He was a 1971 graduate of Harper Creek High School. Allan was employed by Mayflower Van Lines for 20 years. He then...
Jeanne (Buck) Winer
Dec 12, 2021
Alice "Jeanne" (Buck) Winer, 94, a lifelong resident of Battle Creek passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday evening, December 12, 2021.Jeanne was born in Battle Creek on March 14, 1927 to Eugene and Christine (DeVries) Methot. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1944. During high school, she worked as a secretary at Joseph C....
Ruby Lee Mccray
Dec 12, 2021
Ruby Lee McCray, age 84, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday morning, December 12, 2021 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. She was born in Sunflower, Mississippi on April 11, 1937, to the union of Wilson and Flora Ware. Ruby was a very caring woman who would open her arms to anyone and make them part of her family. She loved to...
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