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Ila Dean Wiegand

April 1, 1935 — July 10, 2024

Battle Creek

Ila Dean Wiegand, age 89, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2024 at the Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall. She was born in Addison, Alabama on April 1, 1935, the loving daughter of Grady and Katie (Fincher) Smothers. Ila was an active member of the Convis Union United Methodist Church and loved spending time with her family.

Ila married Kenneth L. Wiegand on March 19, 1955; he sadly preceded her in death on October 6, 1996. She was also preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Alejandra Wiegand; her parents and her brothers, Roy, Douglas and J.W. Smothers. Ila is survived by her daughters, Rebecca L. (Michael) Stanton of Battle Creek and Peggy S. (Chet) Leatherman of Ocala, Florida; a son, Gary L. Wiegand of Battle Creek; her grandchildren, Leslie (Adam) Fuller, Gary Wiegand, Jennifer Wiegand, and Kenneth Leatherman; her great-grandchildren, Hannah Fuller and Cameron Fuller; her sister, Betty Dove; and her brother, Roland (Martha) Smothers. 

At Ila’s request, cremation has taken place and a private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Convis Union United Methodist Church, 18990 12 Mile Rd Battle Creek, MI 49014. Arrangements by Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek. Personal messages for the family and favorite memories of Ila may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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