Obituaries
Benjamin Forbes Gillett
Dec 30, 2025
Benjamin Forbes Gillett, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Majestic Care on Tuesday, December 30. 2025.
Ben was born June 9, 1939, in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Kenneth Ray and Letha Grace (Conklin) Gillett. He grew up in Kalamazoo and Comstock and was a 1959 graduate of Adelphian Academy in Holly, Michigan. In 1959, he began working with his father-in-law...
Jacquelyn (King) Inglett
Dec 30, 2025
Jacquelyn Joy (King) Inglett, 95, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully in her sleep at Bickford of Battle Creek on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Jackie was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 20, 1930, the daughter of Helen (Erickson) and Sam Duka. Helen died in 1932 and Jackie was adopted and raised by William and Louise (Brooks) King. She graduated from...
Ted Fitzgerald
Dec 30, 2025
Ted Fitzgerald, 72, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully with his family at side on Tuesday morning, December 30, 2025.
Our beloved redheaded Irishman, Ted Fitzgerald, was born in Hastings, Michigan on June 22, 1953, the youngest child of U.G. Fitzgerald and Betty Jane (Dunning) Fitzgerald. When Ted was 11 his father died leaving his mother and three siblings to face...
William John "Bill" Tema
Dec 29, 2025
William John Tema (Bill) graduated into the arms of His Savior on Monday, December 29, 2025, peacefully in his bed at Beacon Pointe. Bill was born on June 23,1937 in Manitoba, Mississippi to a cheese factory manager and his wife, an immigrant from Finland. He would become the middle child (Michael, Martha). Because of his father’s work, they moved from...
Latricia Ann "Trish" Leatherman
Dec 29, 2025
Latricia Ann Leatherman (Gilmore), 80, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away on December 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving daughters.
Trish was born on August 8, 1945, in Battle Creek, Michigan and married Michael Dale Leatherman on October 30, 1965. Together, they built a life in Barry County (Lacey, MI). She was a devoted wife, mother and Meme who cherished time...
Jason Mark Bouchard
Dec 27, 2025
Jason Mark Bouchard, 45, passed away December 27, 2025.
Jason was born April 19, 1980, to David and Cheryl (Wogomon) Bouchard. He liked cars and trucks, and he enjoyed building a trucking business with his dad. He also loved dogs and NASCAR.
Jason is survived by his parents, Cheryl and David; brother, Jeffrey Bouchard; sister, Michelle (Dean) Bouchard-Destefani; aunts and uncles, Julie...
Mark E. Webb
Dec 24, 2025
Mark E. Webb, 67, of Ludington, MI died December 24, 2025. Mark was born December 16, 1958 in Terre Haute, IN to Ernest and Dora (Peterson) Webb. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1981 from Purdue University, a Master of Science Degree from Southern Illinois University in 1986 and his Juris Doctor Degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law...
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 graveside service to celebrate Ellen's life will be 12:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. 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...
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