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12/29/2025

Paul W. Osburn

Paul Wilson Osburn (85), better known to his family, friends, and community as Uncle Paul, passed peacefully at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, on the evening of December 24th, 2025, following a day of visits and shared memories from his wife, children, and grandchildren. Paul was the second of six children born to Guy and Ola Osburn in Nashville, Tennessee. Paul would lovingly recount his memories of living in Nashville as well as his fond memories of living...

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12/27/2025

Nila Jo Godde

Nila Jo Godde, 85, of Augusta went home to be with her husband, Bob on December 24, 2025. Nila was born August 26, 1940 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Willard and Ally White. Nila loved crafts of all kinds, oil painting, knitting, and quilting. She even made clothes for her children. She always had a project or several to work on. She was a talented stained-glass artist and sold her pieces at art shows under the name Classy Glass....

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12/27/2025

Deborah Kay (Lybarger) Perkins

Deborah Kay “Ama” (Lybarger) Perkins, age 73, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 24, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on May 7, 1952, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Clyde and L. Jane (Muraski) Lybarger. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1970. Debbie married Michael Lee Perkins, the love of her life and childhood sweetheart, on May 27, 1972, at St Philip Catholic Church. He preceded her...

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12/26/2025

Lynn DeRushia

Lynn DeRushia, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Lynn was born June 29, 1939, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Elwynne and Suzanne (Riste) DeRushia. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and played trumpet in the marching band and orchestra. Lynn worked for the B. C. Enquirer and News and Baily Park Meat Market for three years and was employed at Michigan Carton for ten years. Lynn retired from United Steel and Wire...

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12/26/2025

Michael B. Darr

Michael B. “Mike” Darr, 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, Mike’s life was marked by his deep love for family, his pride in his service, and his quiet, steady presence. Mike was born on September 26, 1948, to Carlos and Margaret Darr. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. He remained...

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12/26/2025

Jack L. "Fat Jack" Weakley

Jack “Fat Jack” L. Weakley, 81, of Marshall passed away peacefully at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall on Dec 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 1, 1944 in Marshall to Arthur and Wilma (Ellis) Weakley. Jack worked at multiple car repair shops including Wolverine Auto and lastly at the Main Street Marathon in Battle Creek. Fat Jack was known by many as the one to get you cars engine rebuild in Marshall. On September 20,...

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12/25/2025

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12/24/2025

Robert Lee Godde

Robert Lee “Bob” Godde, 88, of Augusta passed away August 8, 2024. Bob was born in Battle Creek on August 21, 1935 to Elbert and Elva (Manchin) Godde. He served his country honorably for four years in the Navy. Later, he went on to retire from General Motors in Lansing after 25 years with the company. In his younger years, Bob enjoyed snowmobiling and was a high school basketball player. Bob was an avid traveler and enjoyed camping across the...

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12/23/2025

Vickie Kay (Montague) Forman

Vickie (Montague) Forman, 75, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on December 20, 2025. Born on June 8, 1950, in Battle Creek, she was the daughter of James R. and Alice K. (Shirlaw) Montague. Vickie was a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, Class of 1968. She worked for many years at the Federal Center in Battle Creek and later at First Congregational Church following her retirement. She enjoyed reading, crafting, knitting, puzzles and time with friends and family. Above all,...

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12/19/2025

Mildred Irene McCormick

Mildred “Millie” Irene McCormick January 31, 1943 – December 17, 2025 Mildred Irene McCormick, lovingly known as Millie, Mom, and Nana, completed her earthly journey and entered heaven on December 17, 2025, at the age of 82, in Prescott, Arizona. A devoted Catholic with a deep affection for Mother Mary and all the saints, she lived a life shaped by faith, family, prayer, and gentle grace. Born in Manhattan, New York, to Harold and Delphine Dunne, Millie spent her early...

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12/19/2025

Ruth E. Hammond

Ruth E. Hammond, 95, of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord & Savior on Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Parchment, Michigan on January 31, 1930, the daughter of Marion C. and Rhea E. (Porter) Smith. Ruth married Robert C. Hammond on October 11, 1947; he preceded her in death on May 9, 2011. She is survived by her son, Donald (Cindy) Hammond; her daughters, Mary Ellen (Mike) Hayward and Ronnie...

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12/19/2025

Linda Jane (Mead) Tetti

Linda “Jane” (Mead) Tetti, 77, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Jane was born December 7, 1948, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Cleon Maxwell and Joyce Marie (Rudd) Mead. She was a claims adjustor for State Farm Insurance. She was united in marriage to Louis R. Tetti on March 5, 1997, in Battle Creek. Jane enjoyed reading books and playing word games online. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. Jane is survived by her...

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