Nancy Luedeman

Nancy Lee (Mattson) Luedeman, age 63, of Battle Creek, MI, died Monday morning, January 14, 2013 at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, after a courageous fight against cancer and surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy, the daughter of Russell F. and Helen J. (Hovener) Mattson, was born on May 15, 1949 in Battle Creek, MI. She was a 1968 graduate of Marshall (MI) High School . Nancy enjoyed her time with family and friends, but her true passion in life was her two, precious grandchildren.

On June 22, 1968, in Marshall, MI, Nancy was united in marriage to Robert H. "Bob" Luedeman, Jr. and he survives. Also surviving is her daughter, Susan K. Luedeman of Battle Creek; her son, Robert H. "Robbie" (Rebecca S.) Luedeman, III of Herndon, VA; her two precious grandchildren, Blake L. Carlton and Zackaria J. Mouser and her brother, Tary L. (Barbara) White of Bellevue, MI. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Ruth Ann and three brothers, Joe, Archie and Ray.

The Funeral Service to celebrate Nancy's life will be held on Friday, January 18^th at 10:30 a.m. at the Farley- Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek with the Rev. Robert G. Muirhead, Pastor of the First Assembly of God-North Campus, officiating. The Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday at Albion (MI) Memory Gardens-Chapel. Friends will be received on Thursday, January 17^th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Nancy's honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1400 West Milham Road, Portage, MI 49024.