Obituaries
Patsy "Pat" Wagner
Dec 31, 2021
Patsy Lucille Wagner of Celina Ohio, died on December 31, 2021 at Otterbein in St. Mary's, Ohio. Prior to August of 2020, Patsy and her husband Elton resided for 20 years in Zephyrhills, Florida.She was born August 14, 1934 in Troy, MO to the late Lloyd and Lucille Simmons. On August 31, 2001 she was married to Elton Wagner who...
Charles Lebron Cook
Dec 30, 2021
Charles Lebron "Chuck" Cook, 83 of Battle Creek died peacefully at home with his family at his side on Thursday, December 30, 2021.Charles was born April 7, 1938 in Rossville, Georgia to James Claude and Frances Lennie (Gilbert) Cook. He grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee where he attended school until joining the U. S. Air Force. His 20-year career with...
Bruce Z. "Mr. Bearcat" Barney
Dec 30, 2021
Bruce Z. Barney "Mr. Bearcat"Bruce Z. Barney, 74, of Battle Creek passed away on Thursday, December 30th after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Battle Creek on December 6, 1947 to Robert and Olive (Zaback) Barney. Bruce attended Urbandale Elementary, Northwestern Jr. High, and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Battle Creek Central High School....
Patricia Ann Russell
Dec 30, 2021
Patricia Ann Russell, age 59, of Battle Creek passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on October 8, 1962. Patty graduated from Lakeview High School and furthered her education at Kellogg Community College. She relished in her work as a local pre-school teacher for over 20 years. Patty (aka. Mongie and Grammie by those who...
Kasondra Kae "Konnie" (Hall) Clingan
Dec 28, 2021
Kasondra Kae (Hall) Clingan, 60, of Battle Creek, Michigan earned her wings at Bronson Battle Creek hospital on December 28, 2021 with loved ones beside her. Kasondra was born July 21, 1961 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Bud and Judith Lynn (Havens) Hall. She grew up in Battle Creek the majority of the time and a short period in Marshall...
Kristina Marie "Krissy" Bouffard
Dec 28, 2021
Kristina "Krissy" Marie Bouffard, age 39, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, December 28th at Bronson Battle Creek. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on February 7, 1982, and was the loving daughter of Scott Harvey and Rita (Moreno) Ray. Krissy worked at Target for several years and for the past 5 years has served as a...
David L. Hallaxs
Dec 28, 2021
David L. Hallaxs Sr (Bud), 84 of Battle Creek, MI, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 28 December 2021. He was born in Battle Creek, MI, joined the Navy to see the world. During his time in the service, he married the love of his life and sweet heart Susan Marie (Thurston), wife of 63...
Silvija Avis
Dec 27, 2021
Silvija Avis (nee Zirnitis), March 10, 1938 – December 27, 2021Silvija Avis' love of America started with an American soldier on a hillside giving her and her friends chocolate from his rations in a displaced persons camp in Germany after World War II. Avis, who died of natural causes at home on December 27, 2021, was deeply moved by the...
Lorin Clark Oversmith
Dec 27, 2021
Lorin Clark Oversmith, 82, of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home, comforted by his family at his side. Lorin was born October 14, 1939 in Battle Creek to Lorin Austin and Emma Florence (Fruin) Oversmith. He was a 1958 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Lorin proudly served his country in the Air National Guard from 1957 to 1963....
Terry Lee "Yogi" Youmans
Dec 26, 2021
Terry Lee "Yogi" Youmans, Sr., age 71, of Battle Creek passed away Sunday morning, December 26, 2021. He was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on August 7, 1950, the son of Arthur J. and Betty L. (Patterson) Youmans. Terry faithfully served his country as a member of the United States Navy and then the Air National Guard. He retired as a...
Marilyn G. Rutherford
Dec 26, 2021
Marilyn G. Rutherford, 82, of Galesburg, died peacefully Sunday, December 26, 2021 in her home. Marilyn was born May 24, 1939 in Boon, MI to Howard and Louise (Ostrander) Batt where she was the youngest of 9 siblings. Marilyn came to the Galesburg-Augusta area with her family in her senior year of high school where she met the love of...
Derek John Nelson
Dec 25, 2021
Derek John Nelson, 40 of Battle Creek, Michigan died at home unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2021. Derek was born September 15, 1981 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Richard Martin and Jeannie Nelson. He grew up in Battle Creek. Derek was currently employed as a floor supervisor at Advantage Sintered Metals, Inc. in Fort Custer Industrial Park. Surviving are...
Rex Gordon Mcdonald
Dec 24, 2021
Rex Gordon McDonald, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.Rex was born on September 25, 1934 in Battle Creek to Robert Henry McDonald and Prudence Tucker. He grew up in the Battle Creek area and briefly attended Olivet College. Rex served his country honorably in the Navy from 1952 to 1956 and in the Naval Reserve until 1960....
Jonathan M. Galbreath
Dec 23, 2021
Jonathan M. Galbreath, 44, of Battle Creek, MI, passed away December 23, 2021, after a valiant fight against bladder cancer, surrounded by his family at home.Jon was born November 15, 1977, to Kenneth Galbreath and Betty "Renee" Rodal. Jon graduated from Sheridan Vocational Technical Center High School in 1996 with a certificate in Mechanical Drafting. He was employed by Medtronic,...
Naomi Jean Mosier
Dec 23, 2021
Naomi Jean Mosier, 74, of Nashville, Michigan died at Spectrum Health Pennock in Hastings, Michigan on Thursday, December 23, 2021. Naomi was born February 20, 1947 in Charlotte, Michigan to Aldo and Lawave Grace (Dodge) Rugg. She grew up in Delton and attended Delton-Kellogg High School. Naomi was a homemaker, always willing to put other's needs in front of her...
Nathan J. Swift
Dec 22, 2021
Nathan Swift, age 39 of Battle Creek went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Battle Creek Hospital.Nathan was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania, to his parents Kalen and Sheryl (Sherman) Swift. He was raised in Lancaster until summer of 1989, when the family moved back to Nashville. Nathan graduated from Maple Valley High School in 2000. He...
Dolores J. "Dody" Wensauer
Dec 21, 2021
Dolores J. "Dody" "Mamoo" Wensauer, age 85, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday morning, December 21, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on June 23, 1936, the daughter of Donald and Lolita (Platz) Hart and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. After graduating from High School, Dody worked for the Kellogg Co. from...
Marsha Jean (Strole) Sawyer
Dec 20, 2021
Marsha Jean (Strole) Sawyer, age 71, of Battle Creek, found her way home on Monday, December 20, 2021.Marsha was born on September 1, 1950 in Bellevue to Oliver and Virginia Strole. She married DeWayne J. Sawyer on July 31, 1971 in Battle Creek. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2002. She previously worked at Systex and Campbell's Soup....
Betty J. Kelly
Dec 20, 2021
Betty J. Kelly, age 93, joined the love of her life in Heaven on December 20, 2021. Betty met her love in Gobles, MI, was married, and began life together in Niles. She devoted herself to her family, raising three daughters to emulate her in faith, courage, independence and kindness. She was generous and selfless, always putting others first, exemplifying...
Ronald Lee Skidmore
Dec 18, 2021
Ronald Lee Skidmore, 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital. Ron was born November 25, 1934 in Scotts, Michigan to Lucius B. and Marion (Robinson) Skidmore. He was a 1952 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree and a...
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