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02/17/2026

Doris Mary (O'Brien) Urban

Doris Mary Urban, 92, of Battle Creek, MI died with daughters at her side on February 14, 2026, at Bronson Battle Creek hospital, while recovering after a 3rd hip surgery within four months. These last months of her life were very exhausting and disorienting for her, including eight sleeping location changes from October 2025 to February 2026. But her pain and suffering are now over, and she is finally at peace. Doris was born and raised in “Upstate” NY Rensselaer/Schenectady...

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02/17/2026

Irene (Szumowski) Czuk

Irene Czuk passed away on January 21 in Tacoma, WA at the age of 88. Irene was born on March 6, 1937 in Lwow, Poland and was a long-term resident of Kalamazoo. She was the daughter of Frank and Julia Szumowski. She is reunited in death by her husband Felix Czuk. She is survived by her sister, Jeanette Coleman (Portage), son Mitchell (Mary) Czuk of Federal Way, WA and daughter Christine (Robert) Turner of Tacoma, WA, a niece, as well...

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02/16/2026

Maria Zubaly

Maria Zubaly, 89, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, with both her loving daughters by her side. Maria was born March 6, 1936, in the little town of Mucsony, Hungary. Maria was raised on a farm and lived a simple, happy life as a child. She always shared fond stories about her loving parents and happy times with the farm animals and her childhood friends. Maria immigrated from Hungary to America with her husband Lajos,...

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02/15/2026

Jerome Edwin "Jerry" Kalkowski

Jerome Edwin “Jerry” Kalkowski was born July 6, 1937, the son of Steven and Gertrude (Sobieszezyk) Kalkowski in Howard County, (Boelus) Nebraska where he grew up. Jerry was a 1955 graduate of Boelus High School, where he played football, track, baseball and named homecoming king his senior year. Jerry enlisted in the Air Force and served his country on January 8, 1957, until he was honorably discharged on September 20, 1960. While serving, he was stationed in Battle Creek, MI,...

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02/14/2026

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02/13/2026

Charlotte Ann Bouwkamp

Charlotte Ann Bouwkamp, age 72, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was born October 11, 1953 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to George and Kathleen (Brunn) Nota. Char earned her associates degree and worked at D&W Food Centers for 30 years in a variety of retail leadership positions. On January 20th, 1989, she married David Bouwkamp in Rockford, Michigan. Char was an active volunteer with organizations like Think Pink, North Kent Service Center,...

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02/13/2026

Corey B. Gaskell

It is with profound sadness that the family of Corey Brandon Gaskell announces his unexpected passing. Surrounded by the love and support of his family and friends, during a time of worship, Corey was taken home to our Lord on February 7, 2026. He was taken too soon after a brief battle with Leiomyosarcoma, an aggressive and rare form of cancer. Corey was born on June 26, 1983, and was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek, Michigan. Corey attended Battle...

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02/11/2026

Peter W. Hirsch

Peter W. Hirsch, 86, of Battle Creek, died February 3, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Chicago, the eldest son of Robert W. Hirsch and Agnes (Bunescu) Hirsch. Growing up in Lawton, Michigan, he attended St. Mary’s of Paw Paw and St. Joseph Seminary of Grand Rapids before graduating from Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit. Peter spent two summers in Mexico performing missionary work while learning Spanish. He attended Western Michigan University and earned a...

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02/10/2026

Clifford "Buddy" Goodman

Clifford “Buddy” Goodman, age 81, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2026. Buddy was born April 25th, 1944 in Kentucky the son of Andy and Anna Goodman. Buddy married Sandra [DePuy] Goodman on October 17th, 1970. Sandra passed on September 13th, 2012. Buddy and Sandra are survived by their 6 children: Alan Michael, Erik (Velvet) Michael, Wendy (Rick) Beatty, Amber (Todd) Miller, Scott Goodman, and Billie (Troy) Conine. He was preceded in death by his parents (Andy...

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02/10/2026

Michael Keith Sells

Michael Keith Sells was born June 12, 1953 and passed away February 2, 2026. He was born in Battle Creek Michigan and raised by his parents, Nel and Carl sells. He was the owner of Sells and Son Roofing for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dorothy Sells; his two sons, Shane Sells, Jami Sells; his two daughters, Natasha Sells, Shannon Sells; two granddaughters, Monica Taylor and Emily Smith. Mike enjoyed playing pool, fishing,...

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02/09/2026

Rolene J. "Rollie" Longman-Ritzler

Rolene J. “Rollie” Longman, age 91, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully at home, beside her loving husband, on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1934, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Rolen and Estelle (Eggleston) Cummings. Rolene married Edward G. Longman on October 3, 1954, at Lakeview Baptist Church in Battle Creek. They shared 51 years of marriage until Edward’s passing in February 2006. On December 23, 2018, Rolene was united in marriage to...

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02/09/2026

Gerald Alan McWilliams

Gerald Alan McWilliams, 80, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Jerry was born October 21, 1945, in Jeffersonville, Indiana (along with his twin sister, Gail) to Robert L. and Iris L. (Jones) McWilliams. He grew up in Battle Creek, Michigan. Jerry was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, class of 1963. During the Vietnam War he honorably served in the United States Army in France and Germany. Jerry...

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