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William Spenelli Obituary

William "Ed" Edward Spenelli Battle Creek William "Ed" Edward Spenelli, 78, of Battle Creek, MI, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born March 19, 1931 in Detroit, MI the son of Anthony Spenelli and Pearl Blanche (Ingles) DeFrance. He was a truck driver for over 40 years and logged over 5 million safe driving miles. Ed is survived by wife of 36 years: Shirley Spenelli of Battle Creek, MI; daughters: Carol (Don) Scott of Augusta, MI and Sara Spenelli of Battle Creek, MI; sons: Ron (Karen) Spenelli of Battle Creek, MI and Mark Spenelli (Dawn Oldenburg) of Battle Creek, MI; daughter-in-law: Diana Spenelli of Ohio; sister: Virginia Dailey of Nevada; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He and his wife had been foster parents to over 300 children through the years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son: Don Spenelli; sister: Geraldine Wallace; and brother: Arthur Spenelli. He was a long time member of the Hickory Corners Bible Church and was a Battle Creek AA Member for 46 years. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Jim Codde of Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice officiating. Burial will be at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Emmett Township, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to Battle Creek Alcoholics Anonymous. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 10, 2009.

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Mike Flack

December 14, 2009

I regret very much the passing of my Uncle Ed. He was a truly good man, one of the best I have known.

penny springer

December 12, 2009

Mark and family
Our heart and prayers, Are want you today and a very day thourght all of your sorry.

Love
Penny and Eddie Springer

December 11, 2009

For My Second family

I am so deeply sorry for your the pain that you have to indure. I will miss him dearly. I wish I could be there for you. Love Always Dana Cotter

Jeff Robertson

December 11, 2009

Ed was never short with the jokes or a smile. I feel privledged to have known you.

Becky D'Water

December 10, 2009

I will miss Uncle Ed. He was one of the sweetest men I ever knew. I feel truly blessed that he was in my life.

December 10, 2009

Ed always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. How wonderful it was to see him at our annual Thanksgiving potluck just last month! He sure enjoyed the meal and being able to be out and among his park friends. Our prayers and love to Shirley, Sarah, and the rest of the family.

"The sisters"--Linda & Marilyn Stoddard

Helen Novak

December 10, 2009

Dear Shirley and family,
I fell in love with Ed my second week working at Hope Network's volunteer driving program. He was one of the kindest, sweetest, most caring people that I have ever met. Even though it's been a couple years since he has driven for us he's never been far from my thoughts! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you~ even though I know he's in heaven~ he will be very missed!

December 10, 2009

Shirley,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you & the family. I'm so sorry to hear of Ed's passing as he will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts & prayers. My he Rest in Peace. God Bless all of you.

Love Terri (Throop) Bowles

Dannyh & Nancy Wilber

December 10, 2009

Ed was a man we enjoyed talking to and hearing his jokes. He will be missed by one and all. He was good with children. We remember his talking about his trucking days.

Karen Gauche

December 10, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Robert Jackson

December 10, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memroies bring you comfort. Robert, Tiffany, Ryan, and Megan.

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