Obituaries
R. Douglas "Doug" Deaton
Dec 23, 2019
R. Douglas "Doug" Deaton, 72, of Battle Creek died unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2019. He was born on September 27, 1947 in Battle Creek, the son of James R. "Bob" Deaton and Maxine M. Deaton (Haver). Doug graduated from Battle Creek Public Schools and Western Michigan University. He received a bachelor's degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University...
William N. Felter
Dec 23, 2019
William (Bill) Nelson Felter IV, 38, originally of Battle Creek, Mich., passed away Dec. 23, 2019, in Spokane, Wash.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Felter III and Tracy Pierce, both of Battle Creek.He is survived by his children, Haylea (Wyatt) Mattingly and Lexus Felter. He is also survived by his stepfather, Thomas Pierce, and his sister, Jennie...
Veda Ocene (Kennedy) Sheppard
Dec 20, 2019
Veda Ocene (Kennedy) Sheppard, 97 of Battle Creek went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 20, 2019, after receiving wonderful care from Lakeview Senior Living associates, her family and Grace Hospice.Veda was born May 1, 1922 in Tishomingo, Mississippi the daughter of James Garner and Hattie (Modennie) Kennedy. She grew up and lived in Tishomingo until 1941, when...
William P. "Bill" Butler
Dec 20, 2019
William P. "Bill" Butler III, age 81 of Battle Creek, died Friday morning, December 20, 2019 following a long illness. He was born in Battle Creek on November 29, 1938, the son of William P. Butler, Jr., and Catherine Morrison. Following his father's death, he was raised by his mother and stepfather, David H. Rathbun. He was preceded in death...
Alicia (Alvarez) Hernandez
Dec 20, 2019
Alicia Alvarez Hernandez went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 20, 2019, after having wonderful care by the staff at NorthPointe Woods at The Oaks. Alicia was born in Durango, Durango, Mexico to Manuel and Guadalupe (Chavez) Alvarez on December 28, 1931. She grew up in Durango until age 15 when she moved to Juarez, Mexico, where...
Barbara "Barb" Freeman
Dec 19, 2019
Barbara "Barb" Freeman, age 93, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, December 19, 2019. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on June 28, 1926, the loving daughter of Carl Henry and Zoe Adele (Rice) Schoetzow. Barb dedicated many years as a music teacher at the Kambly Living Center. Barb married Evan Warren "Benny" Freeman at the First...
Rita Dorothy Hemmerling
Dec 19, 2019
Rita Dorothy Hemmerling of Battle Creek, MI & formerly of Chicago, IL Rita, age 101, died Thursday evening, December 19, 2019 at her residence. Rita, the daughter of Paul and Clara (Jantsch) Hemmerling, was born in Chicago, IL on September 29, 1918 and. She moved to this area in 2010 to be with her sister, Therese Nicolaiafter spending most of...
Gerald E. "Gerry" Lacey
Dec 18, 2019
Gerald E. "Gerry" Lacey Jr., age 60, of Richland, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, December 18, 2019. He was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on November 30, 1959, the loving son of Gerald E. and Norma J. (Berndt) Lacey and graduated from Jacksonville High School with the Class of 1977. Gerry has worked for Consumers Energy for more than...
Craig E. Wiegand
Dec 18, 2019
Craig E. Wiegand Jr., age 5, of Jackson, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on November 27, 2014 and was the adorable son of Mandi Krutsch and Mark Stutler. Craig attended Pirate's Cove Pre-School in Napoleon, MI where he loved to go to school and seeing his friends & "girlfriends". Craig...
Marilyn Elaine (Wensauer) Cicalo
Dec 18, 2019
Marilyn Elaine (Wensauer) Cicalo was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on December 10, 1932 to Erwin G. and Dorris M. Wensauer. She moved to Battle Creek with her parents and brother in 1942. Marilyn attended St. Philip Catholic High School through the 10th grade and transferred to Lakeview High School, graduating with the class of 1950.Marilyn, 87, of Battle Creek died...
Nancy Loy (Beckett) Lee
Dec 18, 2019
Nancy Loy (Beckett) Lee, 84, of Battle Creek died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Heritage Assisted Living, after a short illness.Nancy was born January 3, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois the daughter of Loy and Beatrice (Smith) Beckett. She grew up in Springfield, IL, briefly in Arizona and then in San Diego, CA. Nancy was employed at the Battle Creek Veterans...
Donald William "Don" Youngs
Dec 17, 2019
Donald William "Don" Youngs, age 79, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2019. He was born in Battle Creek on February 14, 1940, the son of William D. and Dorothy B. (Aldrich) Youngs. Don faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and retired from Post Cereals in 1995 after...
William L. Ferguson
Dec 17, 2019
William L. "Bill" Ferguson, Jr., 70, of Hastings, Michigan passed away on Tuesday afternoon, December 17, 2019. Bill was born June 28, 1949 in Shaw, Mississippi to William and Sadie (Roberts) Ferguson. Bill worked for the OI Glass factory in Charlotte, Michigan for 32 years. He faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army during the...
Robert Duane "Bob" Jones
Dec 16, 2019
Robert Duane "Bob" Jones of Battle Creek, MI Bob, age 89, died unexpectedly Monday evening, December 16, 2019 at his residence. Bob, the son of Dewey and Caroline (Marshall) Jones, was born in Barry County, MI; was a lifetime area resident and a 1948 graduate of Nashville (MI) High School. He retired in 1985 after 37 years of faithful service...
Allen Louis Wood
Dec 12, 2019
Allen Louis Wood, Sr. age 65, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday morning, December 12, 2019 at the Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born in Battle Creek on February 18, 1954 the son of Guy and Leoda Edith (Squires) Wood. Allen worked at various restaurants in Battle Creek over the years. Allen is survived by his children, Tammy L....
Elsie L. Drummonds
Dec 12, 2019
Born to Talmadge Charles and Ethel Marie (Angus) Weekley on December 17, 1931 in Ripley, W. VA. on a snowy winter's evening, Elsie L. Weekley was not expected to survive the night. In fact, no birth certificate was issued her until later in life. Her family moved to Ravenswood, W. VA. where she attended public schools through the eleventh grade....
Ray Anthony Acosta
Dec 10, 2019
Ray Anthony Acosta, age 64, of Battle Creek passed away December 10, 2019. He was born February 22, 1955 in Pembroke, North Carolina and was the son of John A. and Flora (Acosta) Lowery. Ray graduated from Pembroke Senior High School with the Class of 1974 and faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Air Force....
Wesley Charles "Wes" Sonicksen
Dec 9, 2019
Wesley Charles "Wes" Sonicksen, 92 of Battle Creek passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence with his family at his side.Wes was born October 25, 1927 in Battle Creek to George and Olive Eliza (Darling) Sonicksen. He grew up in Battle Creek and attended Battle Creek Central High School. During high school he was employed at...
Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Anthony-Hughes
Dec 7, 2019
Elizabeth Marie Anthony- Hughes of Green Valley, AZ formerly on Kalamazoo, MI. In the early hours of Saturday, Dec. 7, Elizabeth ( Betty) quietly, unexpectedly slipped away from us to be with the Angels. Born April 2, 1924 to Henry and Katie ( Klimp) Eshuis, Betty grew up on Edgemoor Avenue. She attended Kalamazoo Christian High School, graduating in 1942,...
Eugene Edward "Gene" Beasley
Dec 7, 2019
Eugene Edward "Gene" Beasley of Springfield, MI Gene, age 90, died on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Pineview of Battle Creek, MI with his loving family at his side. Gene, the son of Chester and Florence (Austgen) Beasley, was born in Marion, Indiana on September 27, 1929. He grew up in Indiana and was a 1947 graduate of Dyer (IN)...
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