Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

Arrangements are pending.

Feb 21, 2019

Passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. William was born on January 19, 1939, in Battle Creek the son of Purl and Virginia Pugh. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Battle Creek Central High School. He was married to the former Delores Joan Clark for 47 years until her...

Feb 20, 2019

David G. Mulder, age 66, of Battle Creek, passed away on February 20, 2019 at the Rose Arbor Hospice Residence in Kalamazoo.  He was born on April 3, 1952 in Richland, Michigan, the son of Donald and Kathryn (Bartlett) Mulder.  David graduated from Lakeview High School in 1970, then went on to get his Associates Degree in Science from...

Feb 18, 2019

James Allen Martinovich, age 68, of Selbyville, Delaware passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born July 20, 1950 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Steven Paul and Roseann (Myers) Martinovich. Jim attended St. Philip Catholic Central High School and was a 1968 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He went on to serve in the U.S....

Feb 16, 2019

Hendersonville, NC - Mary E. Katz (Pruitt), beloved wife and mother, of Hendersonville,

North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday,

February 16, 2019 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, following a brief

illness. She was 77 years old.

Mary was born on July 31, 1941 in...

Feb 9, 2019

Died Saturday, February 9, 2019. Charles was born on January 3, 1950, in Jackson, MI, the son of Charles Webb and Irene (Sebela) Edwards. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Feb 7, 2019

Elaine N. (Pilgrim) Tatum, age 97, of Battle Creek, passed away on February 7, 2019.  She was born on November 16, 1921 in Battle Creek, the daughter of George and Eva (Rankin) Pilgrim.  Elaine graduated in 1939 from Battle Creek Central High School, later receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1944 and Master of Science Degree in 1977...

Feb 3, 2019

Autumn R. MacQueen, age 37 of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5561 O Drive N, Battle Creek, MI 49017.

Jan 28, 2019

Adolph "Al" "Coach" Delano Leibert, of Battle Creek, long-time educator and coach of over 65 years, passed away January 28, 2019. Al was born August 13, 1925, in Niles, Ohio to Faust and Mary Liberatore. Preceding him in death along with his parents are brothers, Arthur, Henry, Roland, and his sister, Loretta Miele. Al graduated from McKinley High School,...

Jan 23, 2019

Mary Jane Lankerd, age 84, of Battle Creek, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born June 23, 1934 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Clifford and Golda (Kellogg) Pallett. A 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, Mary worked at the Kellogg Company from 1966 until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of...

Jan 22, 2019

Marilyn E. Midgley, age 90, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 22, 2019 at Bickford Senior Living. She was born on January 16, 1929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the daughter of J.B. and Mabel (Dacon) Pilbeam. Marilyn was graduated from Lakeview High School in 1946. She previously worked at various insurance agencies from 1946 to...

Jan 19, 2019

Charles V. Osborn, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 19, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born on July 29, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Rosalie (Miller) Osborn. Charles graduated in 1959 from Toledo Central Catholic High School, then going on to receive his Bachelor’s...

Jan 19, 2019

Passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Richard was born on October 9, 1932, the son of Grace M. (Shay) Lee and Robert E. Lee. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1950. Richard served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to...

Jan 18, 2019

Kenneth Frederick Katz (“Ken” and “Kenny”), beloved husband and father, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, North Carolina, following a brief illness. He was 83 years old. Ken was born on August 6, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Zeno...

Jan 17, 2019

James “Jim” Wetherill, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born September 1, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Durward and Cecelia (Kaufman) Wetherill. A 1949 graduate of Lakeview High School, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Jim achieved the...

Jan 14, 2019

John Oliver Burdick, age 69, of Bellevue, Michigan passed away at his home of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia on January 14, 2019. John was a man who was dedicated to his dreams. He was born on May 28, 1949, the second son to Donald and Sonia Burdick in Battle Creek, Michigan. He graduated from Lakeview High...

Jan 10, 2019

Died Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Battle Creek. Jimmy was born on September 13, 1946, in Battle Creek, the son of Owen Ray and Virginia (Chase) Hammons. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Public Schools. On February 11, 1967, he was united in marriage to the former Brenda G. Young who survives....

Jan 10, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mark Alan Worstell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 8, 2019

In accordance to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

Jan 6, 2019

John Regas, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Evergreen Manor.  He was born April 17, 1948 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Gust and Eugenia “Jean” (Georgacakes) Regas. John was a 1966 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western...