Obituaries
Sylvester Malone Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
Sylvester “Sly” Malone Jr., age 77, of Battle Creek, Michigan passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2024, under the loving care of Rose Arbor Hospice of Kalamazoo, and in the company of his loving family. Sylvester was born to Sylvester Malone Sr. and Hattie Todd on September 9, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee. He later moved to Battle Creek, Michigan,...
John David Hassebrock
Nov 12, 2024
John David Hassebrock, 74, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at Reflections Memory Care on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. John was born on September 26, 1950, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Melvin and Dorothy Hassebrock. He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, graduated from Parkway High School, and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming.
John began his career...
Jerry Emerson Pratt
Nov 11, 2024
Jerry Emerson Pratt, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home, after a brief illness, on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Jerry was born in Flint, Michigan to Ronald K. and Lula (Skutt) Pratt. He grew up in Mount Morris, Michigan and graduated from Mt. Morris High School, Flint Junior College and earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial management...
Janis Rose "Jan" Cramer
Nov 11, 2024
Janis Rose (Beat) Cramer, 61, of Battle Creek, Michigan died with her family at her side on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Legacy of the Oaks.
Jan was born October 26, 1963, in Tiffin, Ohio to Walter and Regina (Hartzel) Beat. She grew up in Tiffin, and was a 1982 graduate of Calvert High School. She received her Bachelor of Arts...
David A. Koss
Nov 10, 2024
David A. Koss, 68, of Kalamazoo, died Sunday, November 10, 2024. David was born October 2, 1956 in Inglewood, CA to Peter and Emma (Fazzone) Koss. He graduated from The State University of New York at Oswego with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. David spent the beginning of his career working for Pfizer and then worked at Zoetis, retiring in...
Donald "Don" T. McClow
Nov 9, 2024
Donald T. McClow, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2024. Don was born on July 11, 1944, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Don and Margaret (Benjamin) McClow. He graduated salutatorian from Hudsonville High School in 1962 and then earned a BA degree in English in 1966 from Hope College. He then...
Roger A. Beene
Nov 5, 2024
Roger A. Beene, 76, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the local VA with family by his side. Roger was born January 11, 1948 in Battle Creek to Sherman and Lena (Jackson) Beene. Roger served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Purple Heart. Following his time in the military,...
Judith Carrie Rarick
Nov 3, 2024
Judith "Judy" Carrie Rarick, age 88, formerly of Augusta passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 3, 2024.
Judith Carrie Houser Rarick entered this world on January 23, 1936, during a blustery snowstorm at home on N. 6th Street, Bellwood, Pennsylvania. Born to parents Daniel Webster Houser and Marian Lela (Cramer) Houser, she joined her sister Louise and brother Eugene.
Following high...
Betty J. Harger
Oct 27, 2024
Betty J. Harger, age 87 of Battle Creek died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on July 23, 1937, and was the daughter of Traverse and Beatrice Fruin. Betty loved chasing & watching the Hot Air Balloons and spending time with her family and her beloved cat, “Baby Girl”.
Betty married Duane C....
Robert Frank "Bob" Rimkus
Oct 25, 2024
Robert Frank, “Bob” Rimkus, 81, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Bob was born January 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Stacey G. and Helen L. (Pappa) Rimkus. He was a 1961 graduate of Mendel Catholic High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business and master’s degree...
Bette Joan (Davis) Gallagher
Oct 22, 2024
Bette Joan (Davis) Gallagher, 95, of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Bette was born July 20, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Christopher and Mary Gertrude (Dertinger) Davis. Bette grew up in Detroit and was a 1945 graduate of Immaculata High School. She dedicated her life to her family and her faith.
Bette Joan...
Rosemary (Holbrook) Hollaway
Oct 21, 2024
Rosemary (Holbrook) Hollaway, 89, of Augusta, Michigan died peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Rosemary was born February 26, 1935, in Peters Creek, Illinois, the daughter of Wiley Trisler Holbrook and Juanita (Conn) Holbrook. She grew up in Peters Creek and Cave-In-Rock, Illinois and Galesburg, Michigan and graduated from Galesburg High School.
When her high school...
Edward S. Salat
Oct 21, 2024
Edward S. “Ed” Salat, age 75 of Kalamazoo passed away at home on Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born in Michigan City, Indiana on June 5, 1949, the son of Stanley and Margaret (Pavolka) Salat. Ed graduated from Purdue University and served his country for more than 6 years with the United States Army Reserves. He retired from Parker-Hannifin...
Edward J Nuding
Oct 18, 2024
Edward J Nuding passed away suddenly on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born on January 3, 1930 to Willard and Olive Nuding in Battle Creek, Michigan and grew up in Wattles Park.
In his early adulthood, he served his country honorably in the Army during the Korean War. He then worked at Oliver Corporation, Bowers...
Charla Rae Lyon
Oct 17, 2024
Charla Rae Lyon, 68, of Battle Creek passed away October 17, 2024.
Charla was born on April 14, 1956 in Battle Creek, MI to Robert Norton and Charlene (Clark) Ulery. She was a 1974 graduate of Lakeview High School. After graduation she moved to Traverse City, MI where she had her two daughters. She enjoyed softball, bowling, golfing and rock hunting....
Ronald S. DeForest
Oct 17, 2024
Ronald Stanley DeForest, known affectionately as Ron, passed away at the age of 83 on October 17, 2024, at his home in Battle Creek, MI surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 9, 1941, in Lansing, MI, he lived a life marked by dedication to his family and a passion for his Harley Davidson.
Ron served in the U.S. Army Reserve,...
Kathleen A. Chapman
Oct 16, 2024
Kathleen A. Chapman, 72, of Battle Creek, died October 16, 2024. Kathleen was born April 14, 1952 in Reeder, North Dakota to Anthony Cusher and Helen Hilden. She received her associate’s degree from Northern Virginia Community College. Kathleen was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church. She owned her own Avon business and excelled at communicating with clients.
Kathleen married Barry Chapman...
Edith "Caroline" Hodgden
Oct 15, 2024
HODGDEN, EDITH CAROLINE JOHNSTON
6/25/1928 – 10/15/2024
Born in Donegal, Ireland to William and Mary Emily Johnston, she came to the United States on August 5, 1947. Caroline worked at Oliver Machinery, Clark Cortez and retired from Michigan National Bank in 1990. She married Roger Hodgden on November 27, 1999. He died February 1, 2001.
In recent years, Caroline resided at Mulberry Hill...
Dolores A. Umbreit
Oct 15, 2024
Dolores Anna Umbreit was born November 23, 1932 in Kinde, MI to Stanley and Agnes Inda. She was the oldest of 11 siblings. She married Gordon Umbreit at the ripe old age of 19 on May 10, 1952. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage, living in St Clair Shores, Mi for over 60 years.
She was devoted wife, mother and Catholic;...
Paul S. Steele
Oct 14, 2024
Paul S. Steele of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away Monday, October 14th, at his home in Arizona. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on July 15th, 1958, to David and Patricia (Gaffney) Steele, he was welcomed by his five older Steele siblings.
Paul graduated from St. Philip Catholic High School with the class of 1976. He continued his education at KCC and...
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