Obituaries
Harvey Charles Beatty
May 10, 2021
Harvey Charles Beatty, Jr., age 78 of Augusta passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 22, 1942, the son of Harvey C. and Hilda M. (Sauer) Beatty, Sr. Harvey graduated from Galesburg-Augusta High School in 1960 and Michigan State University in 1965 with a bachelor's degree in Food Science. Following...
Gay Nell (Garrett) Lantis
May 10, 2021
Gay Nell (Garrett) Lantis, 79, of Augusta, Michigan, died peacefully Monday, May 10, 2021, at the Laurels of Bedford.Gay was born September 20, 1941 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Mervin H. and Anna M. (Smith) Giddings. She grew up in Augusta, attended Galesburg-Augusta Schools and watched over the Village most of her life. She was formerly employed at...
Beverly L. Mcdonald
May 9, 2021
Beverly L. McDonald, age 97, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Medilodge of Okemos. She was born on February 8, 1924 in Battle Creek to Winfield and Arla (Barton) Bracy. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was proudly employed at Kellogg's for fifteen years.Beverly is survived by a daughter, Deborah L. "Debbie"...
Gary A. Caron
May 9, 2021
Gary Alan Caron, 65 of Richland, Michigan passed away on May 9th, 2021 peacefully in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his (step) children. Gary was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 19, 1956, the son of E. Louis and Gladys Caron. Gary graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1974.Gary was a world traveler with friends in...
Charles Lee "Chuck" Seifert
May 7, 2021
Charles Lee Seifert MD, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, soon-to-be great grandfather, colleague and dear friend passed away in Battle Creek, Michigan on May 7th, 2021. Chuck was 87. Holding him in prayer and cherished memory are his wife of 65 years Joyce Seifert; three children Stephen (Kathy) Seifert, Sharon (Scott) Burchett and Keith George (Sherri) Seifert; three siblings...
Joseph David "Joe" Goss
May 6, 2021
Joseph David "Joe" Goss, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, May 6, 2021. Joe was a Husband, Father and Grandfather first; a true friend second; and he led a full "No Holds Barred" life. Joe grew up in Anawalt, West Virginia, and attended Gary High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Air Force,...
Donald E. "Keg" Keglovitz
May 5, 2021
Donald Eugene Keglovitz, age 91, affectionately known to all as "Keg" passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, May 5, 2021. He was born to Helen Louise and Victor Keglovitz on February 25, 1930 in Muskegon, Michigan. Don joined the U.S. Army in January 1949 and was proud of his time served in the US Army Infantry Division as a Forward...
Sue Ann Gooch
May 5, 2021
Sue Ann (Greiner) Gooch, age 88, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, May 5, 2021. She was born in Connersville, Indiana on October 19, 1932, the daughter of Earl and Florence Greiner. After graduation, Sue went to California with her BFF's Jo and Babe. She later moved to Battle Creek where she worked for Oliver Electrical, Security...
Sandra F. Ballman-Burke
May 5, 2021
Sandra Ballman-Burke, 68, passed away at home on May 5, 2021. She was born September 4, 1952 to Frank and Martha Ballman. Sandi's fascination with animals, plants, and books of all kinds began in childhood. She spoke fondly of summers spent on Lake St. Clair, and enjoyed visits to beaches throughout her life.On November 19, 1977 there was a beautiful...
Marilyn Constance (Campbell) Okos
May 4, 2021
Marilyn Constance (Campbell) Okos, 72, of Battle Creek died peacefully in her favorite chair at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Marilyn was born May 23, 1948, in Burbank, California the daughter of James Frederick and Margaret Constance (Tighe) Campbell. She was a 1966 graduate of Providence Catholic High School in Burbank, CA. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Home...
Joseph Unger
May 3, 2021
Joseph Unger, 92, died peacefully at his home on May 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. Joseph was born June 9, 1928 in Bethlehem, PA to Stephen and Irene (Weiss) Unger. He attended Fordson High School and then left at age 16 to join the Coast Guard to fight in WWII. Soon after, he married the former Gertrude Maynard on...
John Lester Hazel
May 3, 2021
John Lester Hazel, age 61, of Battle Creek passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo with his beloved partner by his side. John was born in Marshall, Michigan the son of Jerry Lee Hazel and Vera Louise (White) Hazel on May 28, 1959 .John graduated from Harper Creek High School. He earned a Bachelors...
Lewis Lee Carr
May 1, 2021
Lewis Lee Carr, 61, of Battle Creek, MI passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2021. Lewis was born on August 12, 1959 in Stamps, Arkansas to Beulah Williams and Lon Carr. Throughout his life Lewis held several jobs. He worked for Labor Union Local #355 for many years, until moving to Atlanta, Georgia in 1999, where he helped to raise...
Mary F. Brigden
May 1, 2021
Mary F. Brigden, 91, of Battle Creek, MI passed away peacefully on Saturday May 1, 2021 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility where she resided since October 2018. She was born on May 22, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Warren C. Leach and Thelma F. (Harris) Leach. She grew up in Bedford with her parents and two...
Sherry Lynne Willavize
Apr 26, 2021
Sherry Lynne Willavize, age 72, of Battle Creek passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening, April 26, 2021. She was born in Battle Creek on September 23, 1948, the daughter of Kenneth and Marie (Kitley) Walkinshaw. Sherry retired from Lakeview School in 2013 after more than 15 years of service. She enjoyed gardening & flowers, crocheting, playing Bingo...
Randall R. Lehrke
Apr 25, 2021
Randall Ray Lehrke, 75, passed away quietly in his sleep on April 25th, 2021. He was born on March 7, 1946 to his loving parents Elmer and Lucille (Frisbie) Lehrke and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. He is survived by one older brother, Ron Lehrke. Randall was most proud of his four children, June Becerra, John (Davena) Lehrke, Randall Lehrke...
Wesley Clair "Wes" Hungerford
Apr 25, 2021
Wesley C. Hungerford, 95, of Augusta, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Wes was born December 19, 1925, to Clair and Fern (VanHorn) Hungerford. He graduated from Kellogg Agricultural School in 1944. He spent most of his life on the Hungerford Centennial Farm in Ross Township, Michigan.Wes held a variety of jobs, including...
Harry D. "Bo" Creller
Apr 23, 2021
Harry D. "Bo" Creller, Jr. age 53 of Battle Creek went peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021. He was born in Battle Creek on December 30, 1967 to Harry & Judy Creller. They preceded him in death in 2014. Harry leaves behind three sisters, Rhonda (Jay), Wendy (Melvin), and Kristy (Jimmy), all of Battle Creek; five nephews, Trevor, Tyler, Dillon...
Jason Ryan "Jay" Yother
Apr 23, 2021
Jason Ryan "Jay" Yother, age 39, of Battle Creek passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2021. He was born in Battle Creek on March 24, 1982. Jason was very dedicated to his family and strived to be the best Dad and husband. He enjoyed making people laugh and his corny Dad jokes were his specialty.Jason is survived by his fiancé,...
Dorothy J. Martich
Apr 21, 2021
Dorothy Jeanne Martich passed away April 21, 2021 at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, MI from complications following a stroke. She was born in Hastings, Michigan, November 9, 1927, one of five daughters of Fay and Ruth (Porter) Hummel.Dorothy first attended school in Quimby, the Star School on M-37, and later was a student at Hastings Public Schools.She...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
