Judy Niemitalo

Judith Ida Battle, age 71, of Paris, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013, in Grand Rapids. She was born January 10, 1942, in Manistee, was raised in Kaleva, and was a 1960 graduate of Reed City High School. She attended St. Mary's Mercy Central School of Nursing in Grand Rapids and was awarded a degree in nursing in 1963. As a nurse, she was employed with Reed City Hospital for over 30 years and, after her retirement, also enjoyed employment as a home health care provider for several years.

On July 29, 1967, she was married at the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City to James Battle, who survives. Together James and Judy were members of St. Philip Neri and St. Anne Catholic Churches for over 40 years throughout their married life. She served her community as a member of the Reed City Business and Professional Women's Club, serving a term as that body's president. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time visiting with friends and relatives.

She is survived by her husband James Battle, daughters Kathleen "Katy" Battle and Jill (Troy) Spencer, son Eric Battle, grandson Douglas Spencer, brother Gerald (Donna) Niemitalo, and many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Eino and Helen Niemitalo, and her brothers David and William Niemitalo.

A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Reed City with the Rev. Fr. Loc Trinh officiating. Burial will be at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday October 1, 2013, at the Pruitt-Livingston Funeral Home in Reed City. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences offered at www.pruittlivingston.com.

Family Members Parents Eino Adolph Niemitalo 1908–1986

Helen Ida Esther Kamppinen Niemitalo 1911–1986

Spouse Photo James Patrick Battle 1939–2014 (m. 1967)

Siblings William E. Niemitalo 1940–1946

Photo David Andrew Niemitalo 1943–2013