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Florence Van Middlesworth Obituary

Florence Van Middlesworth Battle Creek Florence Edna Clark Van Middlesworth, age 93, formerly of Climax, was born January 1, 1915 in Battle Creek and passed away September 26, 2008 in Battle Creek. She was a lifelong Climax area resident and was married for 48 years to the late Frank C. Van Middlesworth. Surviving are her children, Betty Jo (James) Mitchell, Carol (Carl) VanWyk and James (Tamara) Van Middlesworth; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 29, 2008 from 12:30-1:45 p.m. at Leroy Congregational Church (1997 H Drive South) where funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow in Leroy Congregational Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Florence's memory may be directed to In-house Hospice, Alzheimer's Association, Leroy Congregational Church or Climax Methodist Church. Please see www.langelands.com for complete obituary, online condolences and registry. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Galesburg Chapel, 145 W. Battle Creek Street.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 28, 2008.

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Janelle

September 28, 2008

To the family of Flo:

I worked for Brookdale this summer and will dearly miss Florence. She was one of my "buddies". I looked forward to taking care of her every day when I went to work. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Flo. Sorry for your loss.

Kirk Norton

September 28, 2008

TO: Jim, Carol and Betty Jo, The lost of Aunt Florence saddened me..oh how you must feel. Surely God is happy with his new angel in heaven. I still have her elderberry pie recipe on file...will treasure it. Best of wishes, your in my thoughts. Kirk Norton

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