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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 (Rudd) 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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12/18/2025

Beverly Jean Truesdale

Beverly Jean Truesdale, age 84, of Ballwin, Missouri, and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away peacefully of natural causes on December 17, 2025. Beverly was born on May 30, 1941, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to John and Henrietta (Curtis) Taylor. She cherished her childhood and often spoke fondly of roller skating through the neighborhood, hot fudge sundaes, and treasured time with her beloved parents. She attended Battle Creek Central High School, where she sang in the choir and earned...

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12/18/2025

Dorothy Theresa Henderson

Dorothy T. (Riedmiller), Henderson, 96, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. Dorothy grew up in the Pocono mountains with her parents and five siblings and graduated with honors from East Stroudsburg High School. After graduation, she worked for the original Dixie Cup Co. in Easton, PA., while attending Churchman’s Business School where she met her husband, William. They were married in 1948 and celebrated 74 years together. William preceded her in death in December 2022. Dorothy worked as office...

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12/18/2025

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12/16/2025

JoAnn Elizabeth (Sperti) Eldridge

JoAnn Elizabeth (Sperti) Eldridge, 77, a lifelong Battle Creek resident died with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital after a brief illness. JoAnn was born January 14, 1948, in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Frank Salvatore and Helen Frances (O’Donnell) Sperti. She was a 1966 graduate of St. Philip Catholic Central. JoAnn was employed at the Main Street Market for many years, but her greatest job was taking care of...

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12/15/2025

Brenda Sue Leeser

Brenda Sue Leeser, age 72, of Richmond, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2025. Brenda was born in Battle Creek, Michigan to Gaines and Eleanor (West) Cope. Brenda grew up in the Battle Creek area and graduated from Pennfield High School in 1971. She attended Freed Hardeman College and Kellogg Community College where she received her Registered Nurse accreditation. She married Steven Leeser on June 18, 1977. She and Steven had three children: Andrew, Shawna...

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12/15/2025

Nicole D. Stewart

Nicole D. Stewart, 41, of Fulton, died unexpectantly at her home on December 11, 2025. Nicole was born March 27, 1984 in Kalamazoo to Daniel and Theresa (Mezo) Stewart. She was a 2002 graduate of Gull Lake High School and worked in the restaurant industry for many years. Nicole was an avid reader and also enjoyed cooking and watching mystery movies and shows. She was in the band at Gull Lake High School and her interest in music carried over...

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12/12/2025

Christene Babick

Christene (Rothwell) Babick, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was surrounded by her family. Christene was born June 13, 1942, in Pikeville, Tennessee, the oldest of 10 children of Harold Eugene and Buelah (Henderson) Rothwell. She grew up in Pikeville until moving to Battle Creek as a teenager. She earned her GED at the Miller Stone Building. Christene was employed for many years in the food industry with Canteen Services at...

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12/12/2025

Dalyn C. Hoffman

Dalyn C. Hoffman, age 86, of Augusta, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on December 4, 2025. Born on December 23, 1938, Dalyn lived a full and generous life grounded in family, service, faith, and an endless curiosity for how things worked. A proud veteran, Dalyn served his country from 1962 to 1964 as a member of the 158th Army Band. Dalyn had a long and successful career with The Upjohn Company, where he was recognized not only with...

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12/11/2025

Joanna McCollum Learner

Joanna McCollum Learner, 86, passed away peacefully on December 5 at Centrica Rose Arbor Place, surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Battle Creek Art Center, 265 E Emmett St. Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1939, Joanna McCollum Feeley was the second of four children of Mildred and John Feeley. Her earliest years were spent in a rustic 19th-century log cabin near Conifer, Colorado—without running water or electricity—on...

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