Charles Kanitz Obituary
In loving memory of Charles Kanitz of Battle Creek, Michigan, who departed this world on May 5, 2025 at the age of 81. Charles leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elby Kanitz Jr. and Marie Kanitz (Ellis); his stepmother Tillie Kanitz; and his siblings, Diane Massey, Lisa Lingafelt and Brian Taylor.
He is survived by: his wife Doris Kanitz; his children, Jill Hodson (Michael) of Kalamazoo, MI, Doug Edwards (Gennai) of Battle Creek, MI and Carol Kuehnert (Stanley) of Fort Wayne, IN; his grandchildren, Stacey Morgan, April MacDonald (Ben), Erica Edwards, Jami Kuehnert, Kelli Griffin (Joshua), Ashtyn Kenbeek, Morgan Kenbeek, Karyss Hodson and Zaiden Hodson; his great grandchildren, Blaze Edwards, Jada Wynne, Trace Edwards, Peyton MacDonald, Lilliana MacDonald, Kemp Edwards, Savannah MacDonald, Hazel Smith and Stanley MacDonald; his great great grandchildren, Sophia and Olivia Edwards; his siblings, Carolyn Anders (Bobbie) of Brevard, NC, Sharon Walker (Larry) of Ocala, FL, Cheryl Newman of Britton, MI, Cliff Lingafelt (Kathy) of Racine, WI, Leslie Lingafelt of Oak Creek, WI, Mike Taylor (Melissa) of River Ranch, FL, Ron Taylor (Tammy) of Tecumseh, MI, Jeff Taylor (Mary) of Maybee, MI and Greg Taylor (Jody) of Milan, MI; and his stepmother Norma Kanitz of River Ranch, FL. He is also survived by two aunts, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Emmett Street Missionary Church, 552 E Emmett St. Battle Creek, MI 49017 and/or Veterans Helping Veterans SWMI, 354 N 27th.
