Daisy Ann Lenz

Daisy Ann Lenz Battle Creek It is with great sadness that the family of Daisy Ann Lenz, age 67, announces the passing of our dear wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and friend on Sunday May 20, 2012 in Battle Creek. After a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and cancer, she quietly passed away with her family by her side at The Manor of Battle Creek. Daisy was born November 18, 1944 in Negaunee, MI the daughter of Edward Leaf and Anna (Sikkila) Leaf. She was a desk supervisor for the Minges Creek Racquet Club for 17 years, retiring in 2005 due to health reasons. During these years she had a part time position in shipping and receiving at Hudson's in the Lakeview Square Mall. When she first moved to Battle Creek in 1963, she worked for State Farm as a secretary in Marshall. She came to Battle Creek in 1963 from Covington, MI. She graduated L'Anse High School (L'Anse, MI) in 1962. She married Robert John Lenz on October 23, 1965 in St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek, MI. She is survived by her husband: Robert J. Lenz of Battle Creek; her daughter - Theresa and Jeff Bergstresser of Battle Creek, MI; her son - John Lenz and Ashley Elmer of Battle Creek, MI; two sisters - Dorothy and David Stripe of Battle Creek, MI; Sidney and Alfred Smith of Ontonagon, MI; two brothers - Harvey Leaf of Battle Creek, MI; Rodger and Carol Leaf of New Hampshire; two sisters in law - Joan and Ron Zerfas of Lansing, MI; Joyce Ann and Donald Kilbourn of Battle Creek, MI; eight grandchildren - Jessica and Sabrina andHeather Nilson, Thomas Bergstresser, Madison Lenz, Tawni Lenz, Jordan and Alex Neal; and three great grandchildren: Whitney Hernandez, Kaelynn and Preston Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister: Viola Leaf at age of 11, brother: Clarence Leaf, and a nephew: Donnie Leaf. She was a former member of First Wesleyan Church. She had played for a traveling team for many years with Minges Creek Racquet Club playing tennis. She enjoyed reading and summered at Norway Lake at a campground. And she especially enjoyed her family and grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service Wednesday, May 23, 2012 where the family will be present from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services commemorating the wonderful life of Daisy Lenz will be held Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the Bachman Funeral Chapel with Pastor Robert L. Zuhl officiating. Burial will follow at the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to: Centra Care, 200 W. Michigan Ave., Suite 103, Battle Creek, MI 49017 or The Manor of Battle Creek, 675 Wagner Drive, Battle Creek, 49017. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 Please leave a remembrance or word's of comfort for the family at Daisy's web page at www.bachmanhebble.com