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Sean Channells Obituary

Sean Channells Portage Sean Channells passed away December 27, 2009. Sean was born May 22, 1974, in Kalamazoo, the son of Ronald and Barbara (Cook) Channells. He loved Deer hunting and bluegill fishing. Surviving are a daughter, Brittany Lynn Sweet of Tulsa OK; his mother, Barbara Channells of Kalamazoo; stepmother, Josephine Channells of Battle Creek; a brother, Lee Simmons of Battle Creek; 2 sisters, BillieJo (Bobby) Lee of Battle Creek and Shirley (Johnny) Williams of Battle Creek; 2 aunts, Roberta (Edward) Lammers of Kalamazoo and Helen Brodie of Portage; 3 cousins, Michael, Robert and Eric Davis; and special friend, Ron Thomas of Battle Creek. Sean was preceded in death by his father, Ronald in August of 2009. At his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society, Schoolcraft, www.avinkcremation.com with Pastor Jeremey LeVan officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Spinal Cord Research Department at U of M Hospital.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 30, 2009.

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Linda Frost Region 3B Area Agency on Aging

December 30, 2009

Our agency sends condolences and prayers to Sean's family during this difficult time. May God give strength and your memories bring comfort.

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