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Aurelia Purucker Obituary

Aurelia L. Purucker

Battle Creek

Aurelia L. Purucker, age 91 of Battle Creek passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. She was born January 19, 1925 to Harry and Myrna (Heckman) Wallace in Albion, Michigan.  She married Harry Mathias Purucker who survives.

Aurelia always put her family first.  The majority of her time was spent on loving, supporting and nurturing her family.  She had a fond love for her children, grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  Aurelia was known for being a great cook, making pies and cakes from scratch.   Her pastries and noodles were amazingly delicious. She enjoyed the craft of crocheting and spending numerous hours at bingo.  She was also an avid Wheel of Fortune fan.

Aurelia was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Myrna Wallace, one son, Larry Fogg, one daughter, Barbara Jean Turner, brothers, Samuel, Thomas and Michael Wallace and one sister, Emma May Collins.

Aurelia leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 57 years, Harry Purucker, two sons, Duane Fogg and Neil (Philip) Fogg, of Battle Creek, one daughter, Sheri (Greg) Rees and a host of wonderful grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 from 11:00AM until 12:00PM at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224.  Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 16th at 12:00PM (NOON) at the funeral home with Pastor Douglas Fleury officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Albion.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family or Bronson at Home Hospice, 165 N. Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49037.

To leave messages of condolence for the family please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jul. 16, 2016.
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SHERI AND FAMILY,

WE DID NOT KNOW HER , BUT I AM SURE SHE WILL BE MISSED. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL.

FONDLY,
STACY AND PHYLLIS VEREEN

STACY AND PHYLLIS VEREEN

July 17, 2016

PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL !!!!

PHYLLIS & STACY VEREN

July 17, 2016

Sheri and family,

We did not know your mother, but I am sure she will be missed. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Fondly,

Stacy and Phyllis Vereen

July 17, 2016

Aurelia was an amazing person. Over the years, we had never heard a bad thing about her. She will be truly missed, but is now healed and no longer in pain. Heaven has received one of the best. Thank you Aurelia for letting us know you and Harry. You will never be forgotten. Love and miss you.

Sam & Janis Charameda

July 15, 2016

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