All Obituaries

Charles V. Osborn, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away on January 19, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.  He was born on July 29, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Rosalie (Miller) Osborn.  Charles graduated in 1959 from Toledo Central Catholic High School, then going on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Arts History from St. Procopius College.  He was previously employed  by Trans America in Princeton, IL. and Battle Creek, Ohio Casualty...

Passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Glenn Arbor Hospice Residence. Richard was born on October 9, 1932, the son of Grace M. (Shay) Lee and Robert E. Lee. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1950. Richard served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was united in marriage to Elnora K. Peck on August 23, 1953, she preceded him in death. He enjoyed wintering in Leesburg, FL, until his illness in 2013. Richard was...

James “Jim” Wetherill, age 88, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was born September 1, 1930 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Durward and Cecelia (Kaufman) Wetherill. A 1949 graduate of Lakeview High School, he went on to serve in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Jim achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and was awarded two Bronze Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Combat Infantry Badge, as well as...

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Marieta E. (Campbell-Rizor) McLane, age 90, of Battle Creek, formerly of The Villages, Florida, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Trudy’s Home. She was born October 24, 1928 in Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan the daughter of Wallace and Bernice (Wertman) Campbell. Marieta was a 1947 graduate of Hastings High School and had worked at E.W. Bliss, Kroger, Michigan National Bank and Omni Credit Union. She and her husband Jack Rizor moved to Battle Creek in 1963 and were...

Kenneth Frederick Katz (“Ken” and “Kenny”), beloved husband and father, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, North Carolina, following a brief illness. He was 83 years old.  Ken was born on August 6, 1935 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Zeno and Faye Katz. He graduated from Battle Creek Lakeview High School in 1953 where he enjoyed and excelled at...

Died Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Battle Creek. Jimmy was born on September 13, 1946, in Battle Creek, the son of Owen Ray and Virginia (Chase) Hammons. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and attended Battle Creek Public Schools. On February 11, 1967, he was united in marriage to the former Brenda G. Young who survives. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jimmy was a bartender for several years at the Eagles Tavern and Ruggo’s. He also did...

Constance (Connie) Montague, age 84, of Battle Creek, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 5, 2019.  She was born March 1, 1934 in Battle Creek, MI.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend.  Constance worked many years for the City of Battle Creek in the income tax division, from which she retired in 1991.  She adored her family and friends and had a love that was unequaled.  She had a special bond with her sister.  Constance loved...

John Regas, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Evergreen Manor.  He was born April 17, 1948 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Gust and Eugenia “Jean” (Georgacakes) Regas. John was a 1966 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1970 majoring in Economics and Mathematics. Early on he worked in both real estate and retail before joining...