Birth date: Aug 10, 1931 Death date: May 9, 2011
Billie A. Radtke, age 79, was born on August 10, 1931 in Muskegon to the late Frank and Emily Matthews, and passed away peacefully at the Poppen House surrounded by her family on May 9, 2011. Billie is survived by her son, Michael Read Obituary
I adored Billie..always spoke her mind..that's what I loved. She took such good care of my mother while roomates at Knollview..We spoke many times after my mother's death..I will miss our phone calls. Rest in peace sweet Billie.
Love Sue##imported-begin##Sue Wainwright Stein##imported-end##
Billie was like a sister to me, having known her for so many years. She had a smile on her face and a kind heart. Everyone loved her.
Even though she will be missed dearly, I know she is finally pain free. I saw her suffering daily for a long time, but never without a smile.
She spent many times and holidays with our family and we all loved Aunt Radtke.##imported-begin##Joan Leder##imported-end##
We will all miss you very much as you were always such a joy to be around & especially our summer get together at the Vosburg's with Marva & Jack. I can remember years back when we were all teenagers & you were always so joyful & full of bean soup. Ha!! I will miss your smiling face but, I know you are at peace & out of pain. God Bless!##imported-begin##Donna L.(Crevier)Drake##imported-end##
My grandma was the sweetest lady I ever have known. I'm so thankful to call her my grandma. Everytime I walked in her house I heard SKYE ANN as loud as she could say it I don't think she ever just called me skye. I was grandmas Irish princess and I always took that to heart. She thought me a lot and to appreciate my Irish heritage. I never left grandmas house without hard candy and my face covered in pink kiss marks. I love you so much grandma. Keep everyone laughing.##imported-begin##skye carlson##imported-end##
So sorry to read of your loss. Billie and my mother, Pat Ackley-Smith, were great friends back in the day. I remember Billie always greating us with a smile and snapping her gum at the dentist office.##imported-begin##Robin Ackley-Chase##imported-end##
Grandma Billie knew me pretty much my whole life. What I will remember most is her pink lipstick that always left lip marks and her hugs, where you couldn't breath because her chest was so big. We had many good talks even though I had to repeat myself because she never had her hearing aid turned up. She was a big part of my life and I will miss her alot. Wherever she is I know she has a drink in her hand possibly smoking a cigarette and she is making someone laugh. Love you Billie##imported-begin##lisa##imported-end##
My dear Billie
I treasured our special friendship.
Your winning smile and kind heart will be missed.
But you will be forever in my heart.
You are now at peace.##imported-begin##Doreen Squire##imported-end##
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our dear friend Billie. She was so kind, caring and generous. To meet Billie was to love her. She had friends from all walks of life who just adored her. As she sits by God's side she will bring a smile to his face with her beautiful smiling eyes as she did to all of us. We will all miss her so much. God Bless you Billie.##imported-begin##Jack and Marva Bushong##imported-end##
