Maxine Ruth Battle's Obituary
? Big Rapids Maxine Ruth Battle, 75, of Paris, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was born November 3, 1935 in Reed City, Michigan, the daughter of Al and Ruth (Earnest) Kailing. She is survived by her husband, John "Sonny" to whom she was married for 55 years. Also surviving are two daughters, Colleen (Stuart) Sauntman, Arleen Couch, four sons, Gerald, Ralph, Michael and Earl Battle, 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and one sister Aleasa (Jim,) plus many nieces and nephews. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Wayne Couch. Maxine was a long time member of St. Anns Catholic Church in Paris. A memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 16, 2010 at St. Anns Catholic Church with Father Loc Trihn celebrant. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anns Catholic Church. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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