Nadine K. Penney

Nadine K. Penney of Manton passed away peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital. She was 80 years young. Nadine was born May 16, 1937 in Meauwataka, Michigan to Emil and Mildred (Mowrey) Batt. She grew up farming, learning to take on any challenge. She was baptized July 5, 1953 early in her life long relationship with the Lord. On November 6, 1954 she married Theodore J. Penney in Cadillac. Ted and Nadine raised their family in Charlevoix where she worked as a waitress for many years and was involved with 4-H as a leader. In 1992 they retired back to Manton where she was an active member of Rollins Church in Manton. Nadine was also very involved with the Ladies Aid at Liberty Hall, making beautiful quilts, donating many to veterans and hospitals. Nadine was a life- long animal lover and enjoyed gardening. She enjoyed fishing and 5th wheel camping with her husband. Along with her quilting Nadine was very creative, enjoying painting, sewing and crafts. She was a fun loving and caring person; welcoming any neighborhoods kids over. Nadine loved board games and volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for many years in Manton. She loved hosting family gatherings and especially enjoyed her annual Labor Day party. She is survived by her husband along with their children: Tony (Rita) Penney of Charlevoix, Tim (Donna) Penney of Manton, Tammy (Suzie) Penney of Athens, Pennsylvania, Teresa Pitts of Traverse City; many beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Sharon (Robert) Harris of Texas, Larry Batt of Alaska along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones. She was preceded in passing by her parents; siblings: Donny Batt, Vera (Keith) Dahlquist, Virginia (Grover) Dontjie, Karen (Robert) Elliot. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac with Pastor Bart Glupker officiating. Burial will take place at Haring Township Cemetery in Wexford County following the service. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Closet, a branch of Rollins Christian Fellowship Church Mission Fund. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Nadine K. Penney

May 16, 1937 - September 9, 2017