Obituaries

Feb 7, 2016

Todd J.  Leins, Age 46, Died February 7, 2016. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 6:00 p.m., at the Church of God of Prophecy on Dickman Road. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Feb 7, 2016

Glenadine Janet “Dingo” Tiller, age 89, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Trudy’s Home. She was born March 17, 1926 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of Ronald Glen and Dorothy Mae (Mingle) Masters. Glenadine was a 1944 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, attended Kellogg Community College and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Fine...

Feb 3, 2016

Naomi L.  Okeneske, Age 91, Of Battle Creek, Died Wednesday, February 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. Naomi was born on October 16, 1924, in Clinton, IN, the daughter of James and Angeline (Fireeno) Pessetti. She had been a lifelong resident of the area and had been employed at Weston Biscuit before raising her family. On July 12, 1952, she was...

Feb 2, 2016

KATHERINE GOLUBIC-WILLBUR, Age 84.  Writing an obituary for a parent is probably one of the most difficult things to do .  Words don’t come, emotions are too high, and it takes all skill and strength to do. On February 2, 2016,  Katherine M. Golubic-Willbur escaped the torture that dementia had inflicted upon her.; theft of the mind.  She is the widow of Gerald W....

Feb 1, 2016

James T.  Davis, Age 62, Of Battle Creek, Died February 1, 2016. In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Feb 1, 2016

Errol “Jim” Latty, Sr, age 70, of Battle Creek, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. He was born August 24, 1945 in Battle Creek, Michigan the son of Earle Raymond and Aida Marion (Young) Latty. Jim was a 1963 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and worked at Eaton Manufacturing for over 20 years where he was a welder...

Feb 1, 2016

David S. Potter, son of the late Jack E. Potter and the late Guila R. Potter, passed away suddenly at the age of 68 on Monday, February 1, 2016. David was a graduate of Lakeview High School. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1972 after serving 4 years on the U.S.S. Enterprise.  David was a Technician at Eaton Proving...

Jan 30, 2016

Lucille M. Parmelee, Age 93, Of Battle Creek, Lucille passed away peacefully at home, cared for by her daughter and granddaughter, after a brief illness. She was born to Herman and Cecile (Berquist) Capelle January 11, 1923.  Lucille lived in Battle Creek her entire life.  She married Richard Parmelee July 31, 1949.  They were married for 37 years.  He preceded her in death in...

Jan 28, 2016

Anna W. Martin, age 95, of Battle Creek and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Brookdale Battle Creek. She was born July 30, 1920 in Ballymena, Ireland the daughter of John and Sadie (Stokes) Wilson. Ann came to Philadelphia with her parents in 1923 at the age of 3 and lived there until her marriage...

Jan 22, 2016

Pamela Cynthia Lane Bates, age 89, of Battle Creek passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at the Bronson at Home Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, Michigan.  Pam was born April 5, 1926 in Seven Oaks, England.  Pam was the daughter of Hubert Edward Firmstone Onions and Veronica Cynthia (Lane) Onions.  Both her parents preceded her in death. Pamela was married June 3, 1945...

Jan 19, 2016

Leo G. “Lee” Donley, Age 82, Of Morrison, TN, Formerly of Battle Creek, Died January 19, 2016, in McMinnville, TN. Leo was born on April 18, 1933, in Battle Creek, the son of Cecil and Delilah (Englehart) Donley. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On July 23, 1976, he was united in...

Jan 17, 2016

Robert W. Allen, 92, of Battle Creek, formerly of Edmore

Robert passed away January 17, 2016. He was born on March 2, 1923 in Jonesville, MI.  After graduating high school and starting college he joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He crossed the Rhine fighting the Germans in 1944.  After returning...

Jan 16, 2016

Diane E. McAllaster, age 72, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday January 16, 2016. She was born May 15, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan the daughter of David E. and Nellie “Peg” (Henry) McAllaster and has been a lifelong resident currently residing at The Eagles Nest Family Home. Diane was a longtime member of Trinity United Methodist Church, enjoyed making...

Jan 15, 2016

Mary E. “Betty” Ruppert, Age 93, Of Battle Creek, Died Friday, January 15, 2016, in Battle Creek. Mary was born on December 11, 1922, in Waynesboro, PA, the daughter of Earl H. and Elsie E. (Miller) Peiffer. She was a 1940 graduate of Waynesboro High School and has been a Battle Creek area resident since 1993. On June 26, 1942,...

Jan 14, 2016

Mary L. French, Age 90, Of Battle Creek, Passed away January 14, 2016. Mary was born in Indiana and was raised at Brook Lodge in Augusta, MI. In Battle Creek she completed her RN training in 1946 and worked as a caring nurse until she was 81. Mary enjoyed her life to the fullest especially spending time with family, friends,...

Jan 13, 2016

Marilyn S. Morse passed gently on the morning of January 3, 2016. She was born to O.W. and Vera Brownfield April 4, 1927, and grew up in Marshall. She married Arthur (Buss) Morse in 1948 and together they made their home in Battle Creek where together they raised their sons while owning and operating Verona Electric, Inc. She was a...

Jan 12, 2016

Charles “Denny” Kelley, age 77, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the Evergreen Senior Care and Rehab Center. He was born November 28, 1938 in Dayton, Tennessee and was a 1957 graduate of Battle Central High School. Denny was a flight mechanic in the Air Force serving for eight years. He served during the Cuban Missile...

Jan 12, 2016

Zeretta L. Lane, Age 94, Of Battle Creek, Died Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Zeretta was born on July 9, 1921, in Harrisburg, IL, to Leila and Albert (Burklow) Davis. She married Ralph Lane in Morganfield, KY, on November 20, 1938. She moved to Michigan in 1940 and worked for Kellogg, The Fabric Shop and Fenstemacher’s. She also worked on the...

Jan 12, 2016

Virginia E. Mead, age 94, of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born August 5, 1921 in Hastings, Michigan the daughter of Charles and Emaline Tebo. Throughout the years she had worked at several printing companies in the area and was a former member of Westlake Presbyterian Church. On April 4, 1942 she was married to...

Jan 11, 2016

Dyke C. Eutsey, Aged 67, Of Battle Creek, MI, Passed away Monday, January 11, 2016, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Dyke was born on November 3, 1948, the son of Wilbern “Bud” and Marguerite (Bigford) Eutsey. He had been a well respected and lifelong resident of Battle Creek, graduating from Battle Creek Central High School in 1966 and attending...