1979
Michael
2014
Michael Batten
June 4, 1979 — February 23, 2014
A memorial service for Michael T. Batten will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Bonnerup Funeral Chapel, Albert Lea location. The Reverend John Holt will officiate. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Michael died unexpectedly at his home on February 23, 2014. He was 34 years old.
Michael was born June 4, 1979 to Lisa Batten and Thomas D. Batten Jr. in Martinsburg, WV. While he was young, Michael moved to Albert Lea where he attended school. After his schooling, he went to work for Brown Printing, followed by Ring Can Company and Southland Corporation.
Michael was confirmed at the Hayward Lutheran Church. As an adult, Michael became a member of First Lutheran Church, in Albert Lea.
Michael enjoyed computers, music, fishing, and most of all playing video games. Michael leaves behind a close pet, Zoey. Michael was caring, generous, intelligent, and most of all, he loved his family. He was very good with kids, and children often gravitated to Michael. Overall, Michael was a big kid at heart.
Michael is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Jade Anfinson, Eva Jensen, Dakota Jensen, and Kristine Bergeron; grandchildren, Javier Gayton and Clara Gayton; parents, Thomas D. Batten Jr. and Lisa Batten; siblings, Brandon (Kassi) Batten-Reich; nieces and nephews, Jordis Abendroth, Tavn Batten-Abendroth, Addison Batten, and Alicia Warren; a brother in-law, Scott Abendroth; as well as many other aunts, uncles and other loving relatives.
Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Marie Abendroth; and his grandparents, William (Nancy) Fiddler and Larry (Mary) Stanley.
Michael will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Michael died unexpectedly at his home on February 23, 2014. He was 34 years old.
Michael was born June 4, 1979 to Lisa Batten and Thomas D. Batten Jr. in Martinsburg, WV. While he was young, Michael moved to Albert Lea where he attended school. After his schooling, he went to work for Brown Printing, followed by Ring Can Company and Southland Corporation.
Michael was confirmed at the Hayward Lutheran Church. As an adult, Michael became a member of First Lutheran Church, in Albert Lea.
Michael enjoyed computers, music, fishing, and most of all playing video games. Michael leaves behind a close pet, Zoey. Michael was caring, generous, intelligent, and most of all, he loved his family. He was very good with kids, and children often gravitated to Michael. Overall, Michael was a big kid at heart.
Michael is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Jade Anfinson, Eva Jensen, Dakota Jensen, and Kristine Bergeron; grandchildren, Javier Gayton and Clara Gayton; parents, Thomas D. Batten Jr. and Lisa Batten; siblings, Brandon (Kassi) Batten-Reich; nieces and nephews, Jordis Abendroth, Tavn Batten-Abendroth, Addison Batten, and Alicia Warren; a brother in-law, Scott Abendroth; as well as many other aunts, uncles and other loving relatives.
Michael is preceded in death by his sister, Stephanie Marie Abendroth; and his grandparents, William (Nancy) Fiddler and Larry (Mary) Stanley.
Michael will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
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