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Andre Settler Obituary

Andre A. Settler, Sr. Battle Creek Andre A. Settler, Sr., age 43, died on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Battle Creek Health Systems. Andre was born on July 2, 1966 in East St. Louis, IL and was the son of George Macklin, Jr. and Marlene (Settler) Hill. He was a 1985 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and was the owner and operator of Andre's Lawn Care Service. Andre is survived by his two sons, Andre A. Settler, Jr. and Jason Carpenter-both of Battle Creek; two daughters, Cassaundra Hoover and Anika Settler-both of Battle Creek; three grandchildren; his father, George Macklin, Jr. of St. Louis, MO; his mother, Marlene (Settler) Hill of Battle Creek; six sisters, Laqueba Terry of OH, Myra Allen of Battle Creek, Angelique Frazier, Monique White and Donna Lewis-all of MO and Monique Allen of TX; his brother, James Hayes of Battle Creek and his former wife, Melinda (Jacobus) Gordon of Battle Creek. At the request of Andre's family, the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek with Rose Miller, officiating. Friends may call on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Andre's honor may be made to his son, Andre A. Settler, Jr. Personal messages for the family may be sent to www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jul. 26, 2009.

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Lyn McRae

August 1, 2009

Marlene, I wish I could be there to give you the hug you so much deserve right now. I was stunned when I read the news, and wish I could have been there for you in your hour of need. If you need a shoulder any time, Rose knows how to get hold of me.... until my phone is turned back on... Love you and your family are in my prayers, STRIVE sister!!!

Terry &Donna Warren

July 29, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

andria settler

July 28, 2009

dad i will miss you so much it so hard for me but i know that you will help me with this dad there's no need to worry you an rest in peace i love you so much
Andria

Tree Anderson

July 27, 2009

My heart goes out to the settler family. I cant imagine this happening! Know is the time to love, honor and respect! Let's get it together world!!!! He will be truly missed,But we will miss that bright smile most of all! God Bless!!

Christine Gamage

July 27, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of this family's loss; it's the ultimate tragedy. Cassaundra, hang in there and God Bless!

stacy howlett

July 27, 2009

To the family and all loved ones my heart goes out to you, and I will keep all of you in my prayers, DRE will surely be missed and he was truly loved

Aaron Cusic

July 26, 2009

Dre, I will sincerely miss you and never forget our friendship. There is no way I can because you and my daughter share the same birth date (july 2nd) R.I.P

Dennis Betts

July 26, 2009

Dre, I will truly miss you, gone much too soon, you were always there whenever I needed help, Liz and I will never forget your smile and giving heart,one of the greatest complements, was about 7 years ago,when were in a store, you told the cashier that I was one of the nicest people that he had ever met, that warmed my heart, and I will ever forget that the rest of my days,RIP my brother,God has you in his hands, to your family please accept our condolences we live right down the street from andre jr,you were about family, you were so excited when you told me that he was gettin a car for his son, true to form you got that car,

sandra Graham

July 26, 2009

Drew you will be miss, my condolences goes out to my Aunt Marlene and to the family, stay strong in the Lord.

Sandra and family

Carla Johnson

July 26, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Marry Reuter (Elder)

July 26, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Grevious Family

July 26, 2009

Our Condolenses to the family in your time of grief, will keep your family in our prayers

July 26, 2009

Travel lightly my good friend. You have moved to the next level see you there one day.

Luqman, Atlanta, GA

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