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Darla Marie Milnes
Apr 9, 2025
Darla Marie (Ughetti) Milnes, age 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.
Darla was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, to Dario and Mary Ughetti on October 10, 1938. She went to high school at St. Phillip Catholic High School and graduated in 1956. She worked as a purchasing agent for...
Brenda Sue Mitchell
Apr 7, 2025
Died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek. Brenda was born on April 22, 1949, in Battle Creek, the daughter of William T. and Patricia A.(Gibson) Douglas. She had been a lifelong resident of the area.
Surviving are her 3 daughters, Bambee Kortz (Scott Hull), Kristal(Jon) Smith and Tiffany (Layne) McDaniel; 8 grandchildren, Brandon Smith, Jake Smith, Brianna VanValkenberg,...
Michael E. Zidarevich
Apr 7, 2025
Michael "Mike" Edwin Zidarevich April 30, 1952 – April 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Michael "Mike" Zidarevich, who left us on April 7, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on April 30, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, he was the second of six children...
Ralph Bateman Letters
Mar 29, 2025
Ralph Bateman Letters, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, in St George, Utah. Born in Putnam, Connecticut, He was the son of the late Frank Halford and Tempest Virginia (Smith) Letters. Ralph was a man who loved his family and friends dearly. He grew up in Putnam, CT, and is the youngest of three children. A year...
Barbara M. Ryan
Mar 25, 2025
Barbara M. Ryan, age 86 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home in Wilmington, North Carolina, surrounded by family on March 25, 2025. She was born September 17, 1938 in Shelby Michigan, the daughter of Floyd and N. Leone (Ossman) Woodland.
Barbara will be remembered for her resilience, but also for being caring, funny, outgoing, and always an...
Bobbie Joyce Iles
Mar 23, 2025
Died on March 23, 2025, in Battle Creek. Bobbie was born on June 22, 1947, in Dayton, TN, the daughter of Bradford R. and Anna R. (Yates) Iles, Sr. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Robert "Bob" J. Russell
Mar 23, 2025
Passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Battle Creek. Robert was born on August 26, 1941, in Battle Creek, the son of Laverne and Kathleen (Barnes) Russell. Bob had been a lifelong resident of the area. Bob grew up on a farm and raised Champion Red Pole Cattle which he showed at the Calhoun County...
James Miller
Mar 23, 2025
James Douglas Miller beloved father, grandfather, brother and lifelong sports enthusiast passed away on March 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering team spirit for his Michigan teams. Jimmy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 3, 1950, to Eugene and Beverly Miller. Jimmy grew up with a passion for athletics. He was a 1969...
Dennis Leroy Seivert
Mar 22, 2025
Dennis L. Seivert, age 86, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the son of Dewey and Laurena (Voss) Seivert. Dennis was a lifelong Battle Creek resident, graduating from Springfield High School in 1957. He was part of the first graduating class...
Shirley Y. Riley
Mar 21, 2025
Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, after a brief illness at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. Shirley was born on May 9, 1934, in Carroll, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence H. and Josephine L. (Clark) Baak. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1952 and was united in marriage at St. Paul Lutheran Church in 1954 to...
Ruth Slater
Mar 20, 2025
On Thursday, March 20, Our Mom, Ruth Ann Slater went home to be with Jesus. Mom was born on Valentines Day, 1943 to Ben and Dixie Hopkins. Mom was a true Marshallite. She graduated from Marshall High school and lived in the area most of her life. Mom would often share stories of the shenanigans that she participated in and...
Curtis J. Boughton
Mar 20, 2025
Curtis John Boughton 62, of Marshall Michigan lost his battle against metastatic pancreatic cancer on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 6, 1962, to Shirley Louise Bodell and Melvin Curtis Boughton both from Marshall, Michigan. Curtis met Cathy Jean Amaro, his lifelong partner and best friend, in the summer...
Chris Allen Waggoner
Mar 19, 2025
Chris Allen Waggoner, age 62, of Ceresco, MI. passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2025 at his residence. He was born on October 19, 1962, in Battle Creek, the son of James and Joan (Porter) Waggoner. Chris was a lifelong area resident. He graduated in 1980 from Pennfield High School, then went on to Spring Arbor College. He previous was...
Timothy John Brisboe
Mar 19, 2025
Timothy (Tim) John Brisboe of Battle Creek, MI (formerly of Jackson, MI) passed away after his battle with cancer on March 19, 2025 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry D. and Connie A. Brisboe, both of Jackson. Tim was a 1974 graduate of Lumen Christi High School, and attended Jackson Community College...
Jayne Adair Cook
Mar 18, 2025
Jayne A. Cook, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. She was born on May 20, 1951, the daughter of Dorian J. and Mabel (Sever) Baggerly. Jayne was a lifelong area resident, and a 1969 graduate of Pennfield High School. She previously worked at Scooters Hardware for 12 years and...
Robert L. Mowry
Mar 17, 2025
Robert Lee Mowry, 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 17, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, caring brother, and loyal friend, Robert lived a life filled with passion, hard work, and cherished friendships. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Robert was the beloved son of the late Carl and Katholine Mowry. As a young man, Robert...
Mary Lee Shirk
Mar 16, 2025
Mary Lee Shirk, age 93, of Shelbyville, MI., and formerly of Battle Creek passed away on March 16, 2025 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born on December 12, 1931, the daughter of Ralph and Mildred Wilder. Mary graduated from Marshall High School then went on to attend business college. She previously lived in Battle Creek before making...
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