Obituaries
Barbara J. "Buzzy" Tiffany
Jan 3, 2020
Barbara Jean (Morgan) "Buzzy" Tiffany, age 87, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Friday morning, January 3, 2020. She was born in Battle Creek on May 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Dr. Paul and Kathryn (Abbey) Morgan. Affectionately nicknamed "Buzzy" at the age of two, that name tagged her all her life. She was a cheerleader for...
Arthur Ray "Doc" "Art" Standley
Jan 3, 2020
Arthur Ray "Doc" "Art" Standley of Augusta, MI Art, age 102, died peacefully Friday evening, January 3, 2020 at his residence with many loving family members at his side. Art, the son of Seth J. and Lenna C. (Brooks) Standley, was born in Augusta, MI on May 29, 1917 and was a lifetime resident. His first love was being a...
Sharon Christine "Chris" Bresett
Jan 1, 2020
Sharon Christine "Chris" Bresett, 73, of Battle Creek, died on her birthday, January 1, 2020. Chris was born January 1, 1947 in Four Mile, KY to Frank and Sylvia (Payne) Mullins. She graduated from Ferris State with a Bachelor's Degree and then received her Master's Degree from Western Michigan University. She worked as a social worker for many years helping...
Gene Wendell Worthington
Dec 30, 2019
Gene Wendell Worthington of Augusta, MI Gene, age 81, died peacefully Monday morning, December 30, 2019 at his residence in Portage, MI with his daughter, Julie and son, Greg at his side. Gene, the son of Henry S. and Ila C. (Summers) Worthington, was born in Ann Arbor, MI on September 5, 1938; was a 1956 graduate of Mason (MI)...
Joan Elizabeth (Abbott) Shouldice
Dec 29, 2019
Joan Elizabeth (Abbott) Shouldice, 87, of Battle Creek died peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at The Legacy at The Oaks.Joan was born November 19, 1932 in Albion, Michigan the daughter of Mark A. and Arlene E. (Woodliff) Abbott. She grew up in Albion and graduated with the Class of 1951 from Washington Gardner High School in Albion. Joan attended...
Charles Howard "Chuck" Chase
Dec 28, 2019
On Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, Charles "Chuck" Howard Chase passed away in Grand Rapids. He was born on Feb. 22, 1954 in Jackson, to William and Rose Chase. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1972, received his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Michigan State University and administrative license from the University of Dayton in Ohio.Chuck...
Charles Olegar
Dec 26, 2019
Charles Olegar, 70, of Brunswick, New York and formerly of Battle Creek died on December 26, 2019 at home in the loving care of his life partner Jane Williams, after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Ursula Olegar, he was also preceded in death by his brother George.Charles discovered his life's...
Joann M. Rounds
Dec 25, 2019
JoAnn M. Rounds, 85, of Battle Creek, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. She was born December 9, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Winona DeRose in Lansing, MI. JoAnn graduated from the Kellogg Consolidated High School in Hickory Corners (now Gull Lake Schools) in 1952. After high school, JoAnn was employed by Model...
Anita Ann (Hahlbeck) Stout
Dec 24, 2019
Anita Ann (Hahlbeck) Stout, 88, of Battle Creek died peacefully at Reflections Memory Care on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.Anita was born June 30, 1931 in Arlington, Nebraska, the daughter of Alfred Albert and Helen Margaret (Warren) Halhbeck. She was raised in Arlington and was a 1949 graduate of Arlington High School. Anita was employed in the office at Teamster's Local...
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...
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