Michael Lynn Voelzke

Michael Lynn Voelzke went to heaven on Mother's Day, May 10th, 2026 after a short battle with stage 4 cancer. Mike was born on December 10th, 1950 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Edward and Marion (Lewis) Voelzke. He lived in St. Joseph, Michigan the first 17 years of his life before moving to Belleville, Kansas in 1968 after his father's death. Mike graduated from Belleville High School in 1969, and then attended Cloud County Community College. He lived in Salina and Minneapolis, Kansas most of his adult life. He retired from Exide Battery Corporation, then moved to Augusta, Kansas to be near family. Mike was an avid musician and had played guitar and steel guitar for 60 years. Music was very important to him, as well as the people he played in bands with.

Left to mourn his death is his twin sister, Melanie Tennyson, nephew, Travis Tennyson, niece, Tricia Brown (Eric), niece, Tracie Tennyson (Ashlie Krieger), great nephews, Easton, Ericson, and Emmett Brown, Vaughn Tennyson, and great niece, Vivian Tennyson. Also, numerous friends, including many at Brookside Cottages and the Andover Senior Center.

Michael had chosen cremation, with his ashes being buried next to his father in Michigan, where a private service will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Andover Senior Center: 410 Lioba Drive, Andover, Kansas 67002, where he was a member for many years.

Mike will be remembered for his infectious smile, love for friends and family, and his positive attitude.