Obituaries
Michael E. Bates
Jan 19, 2026
Michael E. Bates, 67, of Battle Creek, died January 19, 2026. Michael was born in Battle Creek to Janet Bates on December 15, 1958. Mike graduated high school and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army. He loved riding his Harley and participated in many charity runs to help raise money for those in need....
Larry Nelson "Stoney" Green, Jr.
Jan 19, 2026
Larry Nelson Green, age 63, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Monday, January 19, 2026.Larry was born December 6, 1962, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Larry Nelson Sr. and Juanita Maria (Darlington-Brown-Green) Doty. “Stoney” grew up in Barry County, was a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College....
Dale Richard Dittmer
Jan 17, 2026
Dale Richard Dittmer was born on December 23, 1937. Dale passed peacefully in his sleep on January 17, 2026.
He married the love of his life, Karen, in 1959. They remained happily married for 66 years. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Lucille Dittmer and his eldest son, Eric Dittmer. Dale is survived by his loving wife,...
Joann (Frederick) Williston
Jan 17, 2026
Joann entered her heavenly home on January 17, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Paul and Bertha (Grunder) Frederick. She married John Williston on June 20, 1964, and they had two children, John B. (Heather Taylor) and Jennifer Ann Williston. Joann was a graduate of Pennfield Dunlap High School in 1961...
Joseph Michael Mario
Jan 16, 2026
Joseph Michael Mario, 79, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, January 16, 2026.
Joseph was born June 9, 1946 to Joseph and Alberta (Bishop) Mario in Plainwell. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and worked as a telephone cable repairman. He enjoyed hunting, bowling, golf and especially loved ice fishing.
On July 19, 1969, he was united in marriage...
Charles Ray Palone
Jan 9, 2026
Our beloved Charles “Charlie” Palone, age 78, of Battle Creek, went home to the Lord on January 9, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born December 4, 1947 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Ray and Dolores (London) who later married his step-father, Ernest Shedd. Charlie is a 1966 graduate of Hastings High school and attended Kellogg Community...
Richard Edward Orns
Jan 8, 2026
Richard “Dick” Edward Orns, a lifetime resident of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to his Heavenly home on January 8, 2026, at the age of 81.
Dick was born on April 12, 1944, to Richard Edward Orns, Sr. and Mildred Orns. He was a proud graduate of Harper Creek High School, Class of 1962, and a veteran who faithfully served in the...
Cecil T. Young
Jan 8, 2026
Cecil Thomas Young, 95 of Battle Creek, MI went home to the loving arms of departed loved ones on January 8, 2026.
Cecil was born on September 23, 1930, in Alpine, Tennessee, to Thomas and Lestie (Winton) Young. He grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan, and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. He proudly served his country by enrolling in...
David R. Fisher
Jan 7, 2026
David R. Fisher, 79, of Richland, died January 7, 2026. David was born March 23, 1946 in Detroit, MI to Russel and Olive (Bilyea) Fisher. He married the former Janet Coolman in 1967. Two short years later David enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably in the Vietnam War, from 1969-1970. After his time in the...
Andrew Scott Atkins Johnson
2026
Andrew Scott Atkins Johnson, 40, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly in early January 2026.
Andy was born on November 26, 1985, in Paw Paw, Michigan. He grew up in both Paw Paw and Mattawan, Michigan, and graduated from Mattawan High School.
A beloved son, brother, nephew, father, cousin, uncle, and friend, Andy treasured spending time with his loved ones. His presence...
Daniel F. Lyons
Jan 6, 2026
Daniel Fredrick Lyons, age 73, of Pelham, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, in the company of two of his brothers, Tom and Rich Lyons. Dan was born on 11 March 1952 in Boston, Massachusetts, to Vincent and Barbara Lyons, the first of their nine children.
Dan graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, Michigan, in 1970. He...
John E. Gessner
Jan 5, 2026
John E. Gessner, 79, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 5, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1946, in Nashville, TN, to Frederick and Martha (Battle) Gessner. John had been a resident of Battle Creek since 1963, graduating from Harper Creek High School in 1965 and earning his bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. He honorably served in...
Toby Alfred Conine
Jan 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Toby Conine
Our hearts are broken as we share the loss of our Son, a Brother, a Father, an Uncle and a Cousin.
Toby Conine, who passed away after a devastating and aggressive battle with leukemia. What began as an unimaginable diagnosis quickly turned our world upside down. Toby fought with everything he had, but this disease moved...
Joan Kathryn (Thomas) Bauman
Jan 4, 2026
Joan Bauman, 98, died on January 4, 2026, with everlasting love in her heart for her family and friends.
She was born on November 7, 1927 in Muskegon, Michigan to James and Frances (Russman) Thomas and grew up in Battle Creek. She attended St. Philip Catholic School through 9th grade and graduated from Lakeview High School.
She attended St. Camillus School of...
The Honorable John Holmes
Jan 4, 2026
The Honorable John R. Holmes
“The Honorable John R. Holmes, age 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Beacon Hospital in Kalamazoo on Sunday, January 4, 2026 with his wife and five children by his side.”
John was born on June 6, 1944, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to David N. and Margaret (Symons) Holmes. He grew up in Battle Creek,...
Shirley Y. Baumgartner
Jan 3, 2026
Shirley Y. Baumgartner, 89, of Battle Creek, died January 3, 2026 peacefully at home. Shirley was born February 11, 1936 in Battle Creek to Harry (James) and Agnes (Snook). She worked as a home maker, held several manufacturing jobs throughout the years and opened & ran Battle Creek Uphostery with her husband Walt Wilkey & son Don Reed. After Walt’s...
McKenzie Maree Michelle Karaba
Jan 2, 2026
McKenzie Maree Michelle Karaba, 17, died tragically on January 2nd, 2026. McKenzie was born January 21st, 2008 in Battle Creek, MI. Born 21 years after her sisters, Kenzie was a welcomed surprise and had a special relationship with her mother that kept her young.
She was full of life and enjoyed doing many different arts/crafts, cardio drumming and going out to...
John L. Golyar
Jan 1, 2026
John L. Golyar, age 94, passed away January 1, 2026.
John was born March 26, 1931 in Battle Creek to George and Mary (Buncic) Golyar. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and served honorably in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for 40 years at the Kellogg Company, retiring in 1993.
John married the former Virginia Daniels, who preceded him...
Linda M. Hallack
Jan 1, 2026
Linda M. Hallack, 79, of Augusta, died Thursday, January 1, 2026. Linda was born October 23, 1946 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Robert and Phyllis (Meagher) Keely. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Grand Forks in 1964. She was employed as a field dispatcher for Michigan Bell Telephone/AT&T and a member of the AT&T pioneers for more...
Charles Lawrence "Larry" Clark
Jan 1, 2026
Charles Lawrence “Larry” Clark, 91, crossed over peacefully, after a brief illness, on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Lakeview Assisted Living with grandchildren by his side.
Larry was born on June 9, 1934 in Muskegon, MI the son Charles Richard and Lorrene Madaline (Bright) Clark. He lived in Clark’s Corners Robinson Township near Grand Haven, MI until his father became the...
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