Obituaries

Charles Olegar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....