Judi A. Battle, age 72, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Marion Moore, and grandson, Kyle Robert Battle. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 53 years, Bob; children, Franceen (Russ) Skeel, Mary Kay Gleason, Tom (Emma) Battle; grandchildren, Nate (Hannah) Skeel, Sarah Skeel, Clarissa Gleason, Emma Battle, Ellie Battle, Anthony Cianfarani, Charles Cianfarani; siblings, David Moore, Mary (Gale)  Rowell; and several nieces and nephews. She worked and retired from GM after 28 years, enjoyed spending time and making memories at the Knights of Columbus, where she helped out at bingo. Judi loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 1253 52nd St. SE, Kentwood, with Fr. Peter Vu presiding. Interment St. Anne’s Cemetery, Paris, MI. Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, as well as one hour prior to the service on Monday at church.  A Rosary will be held at 7:30pm on Sunday at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.

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March 11, 2019 4:36am
My condolences for your loss from the class of 1964

- Carol Matthews

March 10, 2019 1:59pm
Bob i am truley sorrey for your loss. In the fortey some odd years i had known her , she always treated peaple the way she would like to be treated .Judi was a great laddie , she will be missed

- Doug visser

March 10, 2019 12:04pm
Words can't express how sorry we are of the passing of our friend Judi Battle. Prayers go out to all the families. She will be dearly missed. Love me, Ed & Sue Tusing Jim & Christy (Tusing) Borgeld Edju & Rachel Tusing John & Dee Tusing Tim & Angela Tusing

- The Tusing's

March 10, 2019 9:08am
Battle Family My thoughts and prayers are with you. Many fond memories of a long ago friendship.

- Vicky Suttorp

March 10, 2019 8:39am
Bob, So sorry for your loss. She was a fine Lady.

- Kenny Paulovich

March 08, 2019 11:12am
Bobby and family, I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember that laugh and smile. I'll be thinking of you all.

- Donna Kalahar

March 08, 2019 5:46am
We are so sorry for your loss, sending prayers and hugs to you all. I will forever remember her contagious smile. wishing you all peace, Jill Klimmer

- The Klimmer family

March 08, 2019 12:39am
Bobby, so sorry for your loss, she was a great lady, always admired her style. Our promise of prayer.

- Mary Wekenman Park

March 07, 2019 11:58am
So sorry Uncle Bob, I have some good memories from a few years ago. She was awesome helping out at my dads i have some special memories with her. She gave me a nice blanket i will cherish always.

- Ralph Battle

March 07, 2019 11:45am
My Dad, John Todd, asked me to express his condolences to you and your family.

- Dawn Todd Brinker

March 07, 2019 11:14am
Bobby, I'm so sorry for your loss. The two of you have always been a great couple, fun loving and full of life. Judi will be greatly missed by all!

- Debbie Prosser

March 07, 2019 9:04am
Will cheerish the memories of you

- Katy Battle




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