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Michael Morduff Obituary
Battle Creek
Michael R. "Papa" Morduff, age 64, of Battle Creek, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. Michael was born on July 21, 1949, in Battle Creek, the son of Robert L. and Lucille (Birdsong) Morduff. He had been a lifelong resident of the area graduating from Lakeview High School. On August 22, 1970, he was united in marriage to the former Rose M. Palmer who survives. He worked for the Kellogg Company in packaging and retired after 22 and a half years of service. Mike was a member of Central Christian Church, past member of the NRA and a federal firearms dealer. In his younger years he was an avid trailer builder and enjoyed boating on Gun Lake.
Surviving are a son, Michael R. (Jackie) Morduff II of Battle Creek; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; one brother and two sisters; a special friend Bud Babcock of Delton. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 5:00 p.m., at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 24, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Gordon Pippen of Central Christian Church officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to American Liver Foundation. www.henryfuneralhome.org
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gennie schmudde
March 16, 2024
Rose I will always remember you and Mike from the Credit Union. You two were such a cute couple and always so kind to everyone. Thinking of you today wishing you and the family only good memories of Mikes life with you all. Gennie Schmudde
gennie schmudde
March 16, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to both of you. Mike was a great person. Bless you Rose.
genevieve schmudde
March 16, 2021
Just saw this in my email. Thought I would again say what a gentle giant he was. Mike was always kind and had a smile on his face. He and Rose would come to the credit union and they were the cutest couple. Again Rose I know you miss him and I will send a prayer his way. Gennie Schmudde
Sally Garman
March 23, 2014
May the Love of God and your church family sustain you at this time of loss.
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March 22, 2014
Rose, I am so sorry for Mike's passing. He was a good guy to work with. Barb Madry
gennie newburn-schmudde
March 22, 2014
Rose, Mike was a wonderful guy. Always had a smile on his face. I will always remember how kind he was and that smile. I am sorry for your loss and will put you all in my prayers. Gennie Newburn-Schmudde
Marsha Galbreath
March 22, 2014
Rose, I am very sorry to hear of your loss.
christina busick
March 22, 2014
You Will Forever be in our Hearts. Always Missed and Never Forgotten. Thoughts and Prayers to my Mom Jackie, my Stepdad Mike and to Rose love from all of us!
andy askler
March 22, 2014
Rose & Mike
I'm sorry for your loss....standing with you in spirit and prayer
Gloria Allred
March 22, 2014
Rose,Mike andJackie, very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you always.
March 22, 2014
Please find comfort in drawing close to God. Js. 4:8
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