Obituaries
Christopher James "Chris" Nicolich
Mar 6, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Christopher “Chris” James Nicolich. Chris passed away at home on March 6, 2025 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 47 years young.
Chris was a lifelong resident of Emmett Township in Battle Creek. He spent his childhood enjoying playing sports and spending time with his brother, Michael,...
Stuart Martin "Stu" Peck
Mar 5, 2025
Stuart Martin Peck was born July 30, 1948, to Andrew II and Clara Peck. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Stu grew up in Fort Custer, graduating from Springfield High School in 1966. He helped his parents from a young age, working in the family businesses, Peck's Landscaping, and Peck's Rock Shop. He served...
Vernial "Nig" LeBlanc
Mar 2, 2025
Mrs. Vernial (Williams) LeBlanc, affectionally known as “Nig” transitioned peacefully on March 2, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. She was born on April 10, 1951 to Beulah Johnson in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a toddler, the family moved to Battle Creek, MI where she met and fell in love with Charles ‘Doc Beatty’ LeBlanc, married in Sept, 1973.
Vernial attended...
Constance D. "Connie" Penny
Feb 28, 2025
Constance D. “Connie” Penny, 87, died Friday, February 28, 2025 at Rose Arbor Hospice. Connie was born October 15, 1937 in Kalamazoo to Walter and Florence (DeRyke) Anderson. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1955. On June 30, 1955 Connie married Edgar Penny in Galesburg, who sadly preceded her in death in 2008.
Connie enjoyed traveling and wintering in Okeechobee,...
Phillip Arthur Rowe
Feb 27, 2025
Phillip A. Rowe, 72, of Battle Creek, lost his final battle on this earth on February 27, 2025 while trying to recover after surgery for a fractured vertebrae.
Phil was born on November 23, 1952, the son of Wilbur and Dorothy (Fann) Rowe. He attended Battle Creek Central High School and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1969. After receiving...
Carolyn Ann Ouding
Feb 25, 2025
Carolyn Ann Ouding passed away on February 25, 2025 at the age of 86.
She was born March 31, 1938 to parents Joel and Kathrine Larsson. Carolyn graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School and then went on to earn an associates degree from Michigan State University. Caroyln married Robert Ouding in 1960 and they had three lovely sons together. Carolyn was...
Wendell R. Zull
Feb 25, 2025
Wendell R. Zull, 89, of Bellevue, died February 25, 2025. Wendell was born July 17, 1935 in Battle Creek, MI to Ralph and Alice (Wood) Zull. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School, class of 1954 and worked 33 years at Ralston Purina, retiring in 1994.
On April 1, 1967 Wendell married the former Charlene Murphy, who survives. Wendell is...
Clara Louise Scherer
Feb 25, 2025
Clara Louise “Didge” Scherer of Battle Creek, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 25, 2025 in Kalamazoo, MI at the age of 80 surrounded by her family. Born in Battle Creek, MI August 13, 1944 to Clara Wittrock (Doyle) and John Wittrock.
Didge is survived by her three wonderful children, Roger “Adrian” Scherer, Clara (Thomas) Reed...
Donna Jean (Wheeler) Rozell
Feb 25, 2025
Donna Jean Rozell, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Donna was born September 26, 1941, in Marshall, Michigan, the daughter of Allen Herbert and Virginia Maxine (Phelps) Wheeler. She grew up in the Gull Lake Area, graduated from Kellogg Agricultural School and earned her associate’s degree in accounting from Kellogg...
Debra L. "Debbie" Burns
Feb 24, 2025
Debra L. "Debbie" Burns, age 63 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully on Monday evening, February 24, 2025 at the Rose Arbor Place in Kalamazoo with her son and daughter by her side. Debbie had been fighting illnesses for a while, but she fought to the end. She was born in Battle Creek on November 23, 1961, the loving daughter...
David Alan Drayton
Feb 23, 2025
David Alan Drayton, age 79, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on August 24, 1945 and graduated from Harper Creek High School with the Class of 1963. David faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Army and retired from Ralston Purina in 2005 after more than 36...
William "Billy" Michael Geryl Wright
Feb 21, 2025
William “Billy” Michael Geryl Wright, 39, of Battle Creek, passed away unexpectedly in bed with his love on February 21, 2025.
He was born on April 4th, 1985, in Battle Creek Michigan, the son of Vicky Sue (Roberts) Wright and Michael Eugene Wright. He lived in Michigan for most of his life, and he lived in Florida for a couple years...
Ronald G. Flesch
Feb 21, 2025
Ronald G. Flesch, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan died Friday morning, February 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones at Centrica Rose Arbor Hospice Place in Kalamazoo.
Ron was born May 13, 1942, in Stitzer, Wisconsin to Leo Clement and Elizabeth A. (Novinski) Flesch. He grew up in Platteville, Wisconsin, was a 1960 graduate of Platteville High School and a 1965...
William P. Bates, Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Born on June 2, 1945, William “Bill” Bates passed peacefully on the morning of Thursday, February 20, 2025. According to the dates, you would say he lived from 1945-2025, but we know it was what was within the “dash” that matters. He lived a life filled with experiences, achievements, and so much love. From professional baseball, to coaching his kids,...
Barbara J. Babcock
Feb 19, 2025
Barbara J. Babcock, 86, of Battle Creek, died February 19, 2025. Barb was born October 5, 1938 in Coldwater, MI to Carl and LaMoyne (Hall) Babcock. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1956. Barb spent the majority of her working career as a computer and switchboard operator at Leila Hospital.
Barb enjoyed music, playing bingo and watching tv,...
Robert Danny "Dan" Daniels
Feb 19, 2025
Robert Danny “Dan” Daniels, age 78 of Richland passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was born in Battle Creek on November 29, 1946, the son of the late Edward and Roberta (Harker) Daniels. Dan then lived in California for a few years where he graduated High School. He faithfully served his country as...
Jennifer D. Selby
Feb 18, 2025
Jennifer Dey Selby, 77, of Bellevue, MI, passed away peacefully on February 18 in Ann Arbor, MI. She was born on February 6, 1948, in Battle Creek, MI, to Victor and Joan Fettes.
As a graduate of Lakeview High School, Jennifer continued her education in Chicago learning skills she would need in her career as a dental assistant.
Jennifer is survived by...
Lynwood Malcolm Gray
Feb 17, 2025
Lynwood Malcom Gray, 85 of Houston, Texas and formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan departed this life on February 17, 2025.
He was born on August 29, 1939, in Battle Creek to Ronald and Dorothy (Curtis) Gray. He grew up in Athens and Vermontville and was a 1958 graduate of Vermontville High School. He attended Argubright Business College in Battle Creek and...
Paul S. Jordan
Feb 17, 2025
Paul Simpson Jordan, 91, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.
Paul was born February 27, 1933, to Emma Ruth and James R. Jordan and was raised on a farm. He attended a one-room school (Lincoln) and then attended Bellevue School. For two summers, he attended school in the mornings and worked at Mell’s Grocery Store in the evenings.
He...
Karl Douglas Little
Feb 16, 2025
Karl Douglas Little, age 64, passed away after a long illness on February 16, 2025, in Cleveland, Tennessee. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on November 21, 1960, the son of Karl T. Little and Barbara (Hansen) Buskirk.
Karl, sometimes known as Doug to close family, was a car enthusiast and worked as a mechanic until a disability forced him...
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