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Florence Loretta Battige, age 70, of Big Flats, Wisconsin died Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.

Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Friends may call at Roseberry�s on Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. Cremation will follow the traditional service.

Florence was born November 21, 1939 in Menominee, Michigan to Louis and Bernice (Godfrey) Erfouth. She grew up in Upper Michigan with her family. Florence married John Battige on June 20, 1959 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The couple made their home in Milwaukee, where they raised their family. Following retirement, the couple moved to Big Flats in 1994.

Florence enjoyed drawing, painting, knitting, and spending time with her family.

Florence was preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Bernice Erfouth; son-in-law, Al Gillessen; brother, Frank Godfrey; sister-in-law, Marcia Erfouth; daughter-in-law, Maggie Battige; brother-in-law, Jim Battige; and step-father, Mannie Godfrey.

Survivors:

Husband: John Battige of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Son: Donald (Gina) Battige of St. Francis, Wisconsin

Daughter: Barbara Gillessen of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Son: David Battige of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Son: Joe (Julie) Battige of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Son: Corey (Heather) Battige of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Daughter: Bernice (Michael) Verootis of Yucon, Oklahoma

Brother: Louis (Dawna Lee) Erfouth of Frankfort, Wisconsin

Brother: Al Erfouth of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sister: JoAnn (Mike) Adkins of Racine, Wisconsin

18 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren

Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Florence was deeply loved by her family and will be missed.

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

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Roseberry's Funeral Home & Crematory

512 Main St. (PO Box 620)

Friendship, WI 53934  

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