Michelle Danette L'Esperance

Michelle Danette L'Esperance Battle Creek Michelle Danette (Burchard) L'Esperance, 39, of Battle Creek, MI, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at her home. She was born May 04, 1971 in Battle Creek, MI. She was a 1989 Graduate of Lakeview High School and was employed with Employment Plus. Michelle is survived by mother: Penny Fisher of Muskegon, MI; father: John L'Esperance of Howell, MI; sister: Lorna (Burdick) Williton of Kalamazoo, MI; brother: Scott and Casey Burdick of Battle Creek, MI; brother: Jay L'Esperance of Muskegon, MI; sister: Lita Delewski of Farmington, MI; Sister: Holly L'Esperance of Farmington, MI; nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Nathan, Mindy, Miranda, Brittany, Cheyenne, Jason, Waylon, Wyatt, Mark, Brandon and Tyler; grandfather: Wendell "John" and Ruth Burdick Battle Creek, MI; grandmother: Mary (Cuyler) Willavize of Battle Creek, MI; and best friend: Tabitha Gibson. She was preceded in death by grandparents: Con & Doris Hume and great-grandfather: Wendell Burdick Sr. She enjoyed going to church, music, driving, going to the beach at Lake Michigan, surfing the internet, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Snoopy and Dolphins. She was an Ohio State fan and enjoyed old country music. A time of gathering with the family will be held at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial servic will be held Friday, November 19, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service with Rev. James Carey of Custer Chapel officiating. Memorial tributes may be made to Charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. (269)788-9800