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1927 - 2004
AGE: 76
BADTKE, Corinne M.
Woodman Drive
Paw Paw
Passed away Thursday morning, January 29, 2004 at Semper Care Hospital at Bronson in Kalamazoo. Corinne (Connie) was born March 25, 1927 in Chicago, IL the only daughter of the late Helen Macy Remmers and Vincent Graff. She was engaged to David Badtke by proxy, while he was in the European theater during World War II. They were united in marriage when he returned home on February 2, 1946. David preceded her in death on Sept. 19, 1996. After moving to Homewood, IL, she sold Yearbook Encyclopedias and eventually sold advertising for Panex Publishing Co. in Lansing, IL. She retired in 1978 to move to Paw Paw to care for her ailing mother and her mother’s husband, Herman Remmers. Her childhood was spent in Chicago and Paw Paw, attending Lyle Rural School, Paw Paw and then graduating from Bowen High School in Chicago. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, David Badtke and Josanna Berkow of Benicia, CA; daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Michael Seymoure of Paw Paw; and beloved grandmother of Lucas and Joseph Badtke-Berkow and Sean and Brett Seymoure. Family will receive friends Monday evening 6-8 p.m. at the ADAMS Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. with Rev. Tom Abbott of the First Presbyterian Church, Paw Paw officiating. Interment will be in Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Van Buren County. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Pam Plack Lyon
Saturday February 28, 2004 at
6:30 PM
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"Dear Ones," is how my cousin Connie began every card and note to my family and me, and so I shall do the same: Dear Ones, a month has passed since she left us and my heart is still hurting. Her funeral was so loving and heartfelt. She truly deserved all the loving tributes because she earned them. I'll always remember her greeting us on the deck upon our arrival and the great, wonderful "Connie" smile when we would jump out of our car and yell ( as Ed McMahon would begin the "Johnny Carson" show) , "here's Connie!!" Then we would sing Johnny Carson's theme song and dance. Ah, such a sweet and fun memory. I'd even say it to her every time I talked to her on the phone. It was "our thing." I have never know such a loving and nurturing lady like Connie. I'm so much better off for having been loved by her. We all are. I pray that God sends all of you Badtke-Seymoures the comfort you need at this time. I love you all. Cousin Pam
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Larry Shakman
Larry@LarryShakman.com
Tuesday February 17, 2004 at
4:34 PM
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I will always remember a beautiful lady with a warm smile and soft voice. I will miss her very much but will always keep memories of Connie in my heart. I have learned with the passing of my father that our relationships with the people we love do not end on the day of their passing, they just take on a new dimension. I hope you are all finding peace in all the great memories you have of her.
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David Harris
davharris1@yahoo.com
Tuesday February 10, 2004 at
11:39 AM
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Dearest Denise, Mike, Sean and Brett: Even though I don't get your way all that often, I have visited enough over the last 28 years to know that Connie will be missed. I know that I will miss her strawberry shortcake, and the late night poker games we shared. She was a much better poker player than any of us!. I didn't mind losing to her, though, because she always made everything such fun. That is something I will try to emulate. Bless you all.
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Tony Rhodes
awindseer1@netscape.net
Sunday February 8, 2004 at
7:46 PM
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I am profoundly saddened by Connies passing. I have known her for many years. I will always remember the kindness she has shown me. And the smile that always greeted me when I saw her again. And the shining within her spirit presence was a joy. The trees upon the lake have witnessed a lot of lifetimes. May her spirit always be there, blowing upon the winds. I will miss her.
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Virginia Gallichio
vgizzi@att.net
Friday February 6, 2004 at
6:56 PM
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Dear Denise & Family: My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your wonderful mother. Just when we found each other after many, many years I had to loose my dear friend. It was so much fun to run into an old school mate after so many years, and then to loose her again.
May God and the Angels look after her and keep her safe. She will be re-united with your Dad and once again be together.
Again my deepest condolences. You take care and may God Bless You and your family.
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Bob & Dee
bdhcampbell@aol.com
Thursday February 5, 2004 at
8:46 PM
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Dear Mike, Denise, Sean & Brett,
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Your Mom was so special! Any time we were at your house she made us (and everyone who visited) feel so welcome. She was an incredible hostess and went out of her way to make everyone comfortable. I remember her putzing around the kitchen constantly, asking everyone what she could get them. I've never known anyone who wanted to take care of people like she did! I'm sure you will all miss her very much and I hope it brings you comfort to know she was loved by so many people. She was truely a wonderful lady!
Our condolences and our love,
Dee and Bob
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Pamela Bielang
pamelarn@hotmail.com
Tuesday February 3, 2004 at
7:08 PM
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Dearest Denise and Mike and Family,
I just wanted you to know that I only had the privledge of being your mother's nurse at Lakeview on a couple of her visits, but it was with great pleasure for me. She was just as she was described at the service today, caring, fun, upbeat at all times and made you feel good to be around her type individual. There was one night in particular that I remember being with her when she was in room 202 I believe. She wasn't doing very well that night and so I brought down all of my charting and table and chair and just parked myself in her room until the end of my shift. She talked about you kids and the grandchildren. She was so proud of all of you. I am sure you all know that. I am so happy that I had the opportunity to care for her and know her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely, and with love,
Mark and Pam Bielang
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