Obituaries
Maylene J. "Rusty" (Robbins) Bonnell
Jan 18, 2026
Maylene Janet “Rusty” (Robbins) Bonnell, 88, of Battle Creek, Michigan (MI) and part-time resident of San Benito, Texas (TX) passed gently in her sleep on January 18, 2026.
Rusty was born January 9, 1938, in Battle Creek, the youngest child and daughter of Richard Ross Robbins and Genevieve “Jane” (Kleinfeldt) Robbins. Rusty was employed at the Kellogg Company in the Packing...
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...
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...
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...
Ralph E. Stacey
Mar 25, 2026
Ralph Edward Stacey, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at his winter home in Lakeland, Florida. Ralph was born on July 17, 1942 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the son of Arnold Floyd and Rena Tillie (Gernaat) Stacey. He was the oldest of ten children.
He joined the US Army on November 5, 1962. His basic training...
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...
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...
Shirley Van Rhee
Jan 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shirley Yvonne Van Rhee, age 94, of Richland, Michigan, on January 15, 2026. Born in Oshtemo, Michigan, to Otto and Evelyn Haylett. Shirley dedicated her professional life to the care of others. A graduate of Central Michigan University, she served as a Registered Nurse and Occupational Health Nurse, beginning...
Terrence "Terry" Haughey Dolan
Apr 18, 2026
Born to Esther and Don Dolan, Terry grew up as one of four children, a family that later grew to eight when his mother remarried Albert James. To know him was to love him. A humble, kind, loyal, generous, and hard-working man whose life was defined by service for others, passion for learning, and love for his family.
From his earliest...
Peter John "Pete" Beguhl
Mar 28, 2026
Pete, age 63, died peacefully Saturday evening, March 28, 2026 at Sue’s Loving Care, Kalamazoo, MI, after surviving with Parkinson’s for 12 years.
Pete, the son of Dean D. and Norma J. (Smith) Beguhl (both former employees of Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home), was born on November 8, 1962 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota.
Pete attended Roberts Wesleyan College in New York,...
Michael E. Low
Apr 18, 2026
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael E. Low, of Augusta, MI, on April 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Mike was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was married to the love of his life and soulmate, Margaret Low, for 58 remarkable years. Together for over 60 years.
A passionate and respected educator for nearly 40...
Ruth E. Hammond
Dec 18, 2025
Ruth E. Hammond, 95, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Parchment, Michigan on January 31, 1930, the daughter of Marion C. and Rhea E. (Porter) Smith.
Ruth married Robert C. Hammond on October 11, 1947; he preceded her in death on May...
Robert Beach
Jan 25, 2026
Robert F. Beach, 87, of Largo, FL passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026.
He was born April 2, 1938 in Grand Rapids, MI and was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Mary Ellen Beach, and his sister, Sandra (Bill) Phillips.
“Bob” had a natural talent for woodworking, and after studying drafting at Ferris State University he married Judy Beach and...
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...
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...
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...
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