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Michael Sackett Obituary

Michael L. "Mike" Sackett Otsego Age 48, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009. Mike was born March 26, 1961 in Battle Creek, the son of Kenneth and Judith (Winkler) Sackett. He enjoyed rock and roll music, video games including golf and Madden football, jigsaw puzzles, woodworking, gardening and watching scary movies. He was an avid Detroit Lions fan and had an enormous Santa Claus collection. Most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren. On February 15, 1997 in Otsego, he married Kathy (O'Dell) Walters, who survives. Also surviving are 8 children, Chelsey, Christopher and Ashlea Sackett, Kenneth (April) Gilmore, Karen Hatten, Stefanie (Anthony) Montague, Jennifer Coburn, and Eric Walters; 9 grandchildren; his parents, Kenneth and Judy Sackett; 2 brothers, Mark (Tina) and Matthew (Alicia) Sackett; several nieces and nephews; his dogs, Maggie and Lucy. He was preceded in death by a sister Kimberly in 1971 and a granddaughter, Kaylea Hatten. Friends may meet with his family Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where a service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m., Rev. Jim Spohn officiating. Interment will be at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Aug. 23, 2009.

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Jon Spangler

September 19, 2009

I.m very sorry for your loss. I went to school with Mike at Pennfield and played football and track with him. He was very athletic. I have very fond memories of Mike. He was such a kind soul. He and I would hang out together with all our friends at Pennfield and laugh at almost anything. God bless him.

Marcia Kaizer

August 27, 2009

Ken and family-
I just read the obituary online - please accept my sincere condolences. I didn't know Mike, but I also lost my husband to cancer at an early age. Look to the future, but always remember the good times of the past.
(In case you don't recognize my name, it used to be Keyes)

Marta Rynearson

August 26, 2009

Dear Kathy -

I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Mike a few times, but was always impressed by his kind nature and sense of humor. My thoughts are with you.

Katie Kosier

August 25, 2009

Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through the next few days, weeks, months... May you be safe.
Katie Kosier

Phillip Zuydwegt

August 25, 2009

Kathy and Family I am so sorry for your loss. I was one of Mike's Supervisors at Checker Motors. He was such a great person to have known and an excellent worker.
My prayers go out to you and your family.

Janet McWilliams

August 25, 2009

Kathy, We are so very sorry for your loss and not to say our loss also. Even the very little time that we knew Mike, we felt we knew him all our life. His kindness and humor (Joe's twin) was so refreshing. You will continue to be in our prayers. If you need anything, do not hesitate to call.

Robin Mobley

August 24, 2009

Mark and family. I'm sooo sorry for your lose. If you ever need a friend to talk to I'll be there. You are all in my thoughts and I will pray for your healing.

Aimee Heckman

August 24, 2009

Kathy and family...words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. I feel very lucky that I got to meet Mike and get to know him a little in the brief time I got to spend with the two of you. Our prayers are with you.

Tammy McBride Liverance

August 24, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tonya Bronson

August 24, 2009

Kathy- I am so sorry to hear about Mike. You guys were always so great to me, I will never forget all the generosity. And how Mike use to harass me on a daily basis!!! I am prayin for your family, and love you all!!!-Tonya Bronson

Nicole, Michelle, Teresa, Lindsey

August 24, 2009

Ken ~ We are so sorry to hear about Mike. He will be deeply missed by us girls. He always made us smile with his joking around with us and re-arranging everything. Again we are so sorry.

Golden Triggs

August 24, 2009

Ken & Judy I pray now that God will give you strength. If you need anything know that I am just a call away.

Michael & Diane Davis

August 24, 2009

We are very sorry for your loss and are keeping you in our prayers.

Cathy Murphy

August 23, 2009

Ken, Judy, Kathy and Family, So sorry to hear about the loss of Mike. I remember babysitting him when he was young. He was always such a great kid. I really enjoyed time I got to spend with him when he was young. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Love you all
Cathy(niece, cousin)

Minnie Moon

August 23, 2009

Our condolences to the Sackett family, so sorry for your loss.

August 23, 2009

Ken, Judy, Kathy, Mark, Matthew and all your families. Words can not express my deepest sympathy for all of you at this time. I was so very sad to hear this news about Mike passing. He was a great kid growing up with all of us and I often thought about him. After Grandma passed I just did not get the news about all my cousins and I have missed that alot. Just so you know I thought of Mike as a great cousin growing up and I always loved about him his quiet manner and just his smile that said more than words to us. If we could all just take a little lesson from him in that quiet mannerism the world might be a happier place to be. He is with loved ones in Heaven and they will take good care of him. I love you all and I think of you often.
Love Cindi Markos (niece, cousin)

Leona Trainer

August 23, 2009

So sorry for your loss.Mike was a wonderful guy. He worked at Checker Motors with us. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Leona and Kimmy

Ray & Carol Anderson

August 23, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies

August 23, 2009

Mark and family you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this hard time. May god be with you all and give you strengh. Julie Knapp

August 23, 2009

Kathy and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.

Sharon Walters

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