Obituaries

Feb 19, 2025

Cremation to take place, with a graveside service scheduled at a later date.

Obituary to be posted soon.

Feb 19, 2025

Arrangements are pending.

Feb 17, 2025

Obituary pending. 

Feb 17, 2025

Loretta Helen (Gaskill) Brandeberry, 89, died peacefully at home on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her family and leaving a legacy of quiet strength and gentle kindness.

Loretta was born at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek, MI on June 27, 1935, to Glenn and Helen (Simmons) Gaskill. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1953. Loretta worked at Michigan...

Feb 17, 2025

Rodger Lynn Owen, 90, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Patricia Owen, at his side on February 17, 2025. Rodger was born in Battle Creek on January 2, 1935, to Addison and Mabel Owen. He was the second of two children. His older brother Robert predeceased him. Rodger’s father passed away when he...

Feb 16, 2025

Judy Kay Galinis, age 74, of Burlington, Michigan passed away at her home on February 16, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1950, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, the daughter of Fred and Betty (Butler) Blair. She was a loving and providing mother for her family. She was married to Gerald “Gerry” Galinis, he preceded her in death on December 18,...

Feb 16, 2025

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled.

Feb 13, 2025

Cremation to take place, no services scheduled at this time.

Feb 12, 2025

Bradley Robert Johnston, age 71, of Battle Creek, Michigan went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo, Michigan after a 15 year battle with Leukemia.  He was born in Battle Creek on March 30, 1953, the son of Robert L. Johnston and Merry L. (Moser) Johnston. Brad graduated from Lakeview...

Feb 11, 2025

Merle Dale Frey, born January 23, 1942, passed away at Bronson Kalamazoo on February 11, 2025. He was married for 62 years to Sue Ann (Donahue ) Frey. He was a wonderful father to son Bill (Laurann) Frey, Grandfather to Austin (Taylor) Frey and Travis Weeks. Brother in law, cousin , uncle and great uncle and friend to so many....

Feb 7, 2025

Jerry W. Clark, age 85, of Battle Creek, passed away at home on February 7, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1939, in Battle Creek, the son of Paul and Marie (Smith) Clark. Jerry was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Pennfield High School in 1958. He previously worked as a meat cutter for National Foods, then went on...

Feb 4, 2025

Died peacefully on February 4, 2025, in Battle Creek, MI, with his beloved wife Marianne at his side. Born in Goldberg, Silesia, Germany on August 1, 1933, he grew up in a time of tremendous poverty and turmoil. 

In 1955, Horst married Marianne, the love of his life, in their homeland. Together, they celebrated 70 remarkable years, marked by their deep...

Jan 31, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

James E. Hoffman, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. James was born on March 28, 1934, to Hazel and Edwin Hoffman in Hastings, MI. He was raised on a farm and walked to his one room school with his twin brother Jack. His mom passed away when the twins were eight, and they went...

Jan 28, 2025

Kay Jean Bowerman, age 64 of Battle Creek, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born July 25, 1960 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of David and Jeanette (Marshall) Foight. Kay was raised in Delton, graduating from Delton High School and went on to work at the Battle Creek Federal Center where she retired from...

Jan 27, 2025

 passed away on January 27, 2025 in Battle Creek after a courageous battle with cancer.  

Fred was born October 18, 1949 in Melrose, MA to Mildred I (Moller) and Frederick J. Harris. Fred grew up in North Reading, Massachusetts and graduated from North Reading High School in 1969. He was a member of North Reading DeMolay and North Reading Boy...

Jan 24, 2025

Kathleen Jean “Kathy W-14” Oldenburg Weickersheimmer went home to her Lord Saturday, January 24, 2025. She was 82 years old. Kathy was born in Muskegon, Michigan. She was a retired Nurse Practitioner. Kathy was a member of Harper Creek Baptist Church where she served as a teacher, choir member, and was active in Women’s Ministries and led the choir. She...

Jan 24, 2025

Gerald Michael Mulchay, 77, a beloved father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on January 24, 2025, at Blodgett Hospital in East Grand Rapids. He was born on September 13, 1947, in Battle Creek, Michigan. Mike earned his high school diploma from Lakeview High School and embarked on a career as a truck driver, a profession that allowed him to travel...

Jan 24, 2025

Loretta Ann (Hallett) Dugan, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away on Friday, January 24 with the support of her loving family.

 Born on June 24, 1930, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Robert and Loretta (Burns) Hallett, Loretta moved with her parents and her older sisters Margaret and Lillian to Battle Creek as an infant. Loretta frequently reminisced about the...

Jan 24, 2025

Loretta Mae Martin, age 93, of Battle Creek passed away on January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 18, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John and Winifred (Towle) Garner. Loretta made her home in Battle Creek for the past twenty years. She was a graduate of St. Catherine High School, then continued...