Obituaries

Apr 21, 2025

Apr 18, 2025

Esmer French, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025. His life was a testament to his dedication to family, friends, church and any stranger that needed help.

Esmer was born on August 7, 1933, in Berea, Kentucky. He grew up in Hamilton, Ohio where he learned the values of hard work and perseverance. Esmer attended Mount Vernon Academy where he worked...

Apr 18, 2025

William “Bill” A. Williams known lovely as “Peanut Butter Willy”, age 84, of East Leroy, Michigan passed away on April 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1940, in Battle Creek, the son of Richard and Ruth (Hood) Williams. Bill was a lifelong resident and graduated from Lakeview High School in...

Apr 17, 2025

Donald Eugene Pierce, age 81, of Battle Creek, passed away on April 17, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Climax, Michigan, the son of Ivan and June (Avery) Pierce. Don graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1962, then went on to attend Western Michigan University for two years. He was previously employed as...

Apr 14, 2025

Larry Grey West, age 84, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on April 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 18, 1940, in Whitleyville, Tennessee, to Earsley and Haskell West. Larry was the fifth of six children in his family. As a young child, he moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, where he graduated from Battle Creek...

Apr 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Judith Florence Morgan. Judith was born in Detroit, MI on May 9, 1936 to Gus McKinsey McPherson and Lillian (Heikkinen) McPherson. She married Kenneth Murphy in 1954 and had two children, Pam Murphy and Michael (Mindy) Murphy. She later married Joseph E. Morgan in Sept 1970. Joe...

Apr 13, 2025

Anthony Loren Thurman, age 76, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Oaklawn Hospital, surrounded by his daughters. Anthony was born on May 15, 1948, in Battle Creek, MI to the late Floyd and Jessie Sue (Hatfield) Thurman. Anthony was the oldest of four boys and was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High...

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...

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,...

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...

Apr 6, 2025

In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place.

Apr 5, 2025

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

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...

Mar 26, 2025

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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...