May
May Babcock
Mrs. Ollie “May” Babcock of Plainwell, MI, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Babcock was born December 29, 1934 in Mount Leonard, MO the daughter of Walter and Julia (Gennings) Martin. For over 50 years May was a foster mother to over 100 children and she enjoyed collecting dolls and crocheting.
On August 30, 1952 in Middleville, MI she married John E. Babcock who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters, Dan Julien of Kalamazoo, Danny Babcock of Plainwell, Cindy Liska of Portage, Deb Babcock of Pontiac and Tim Babcock of Plainwell; 14 grandchildren; twin brothers, Billie D. Martin of Newburg, MO and Bobbie J. Martin of Hastings, MI; 5 sisters, Ruby Deberry and Dorthy Hoss both of Newburg, MO, Bertha Kruizenga of Hastings, her twin sister, Fay Slagel of Freeport, MI and Jane Anthony of Milan, MI; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with her family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at
Friendship Wesleyan Church, Plainwell, MI
with Pastor Kevin Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery, Lacy, Michigan.
Contributions in memory of May can be made to Friendship Wesleyan Church Youth Program.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Ann miller
February 16, 2014 at 3:57 pm
I am sad to hear my dear friend has left me. We had so many happy memories we shared. I will always remember her saying “keep looking up” now when I look up I will see her smiling face looking down at me. Love you always May. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart forever.
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Linda and Bob Wheeler
February 16, 2014 at 8:30 pm
We are both saddened to hear of May’s passing. We always enjoyed talking with her and seeing her smiling face. Our thoughts and prayers are with John and her whole family. RIP Sweet Lady.
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Susan Ashby McCaskill
February 17, 2014 at 9:28 am
Sadness fills my heart to hear about Aunt May. What a beautiful lady she was who touched so many hearts and lives. I never remember a moment that she didn’t have a smile on her face. I will always cherish the memories of her and Uncle John. Thoughts and prayers to Uncle John, Big Dan, Danny Mark, Tim, Debbie and Cindy and their families. Love and miss you all. RIP Aunt May.
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Sherry Harrison
February 17, 2014 at 6:23 pm
May was a very special lady she touched many hearts . Her home was all ways open for you . sending prayers to the entire family may you find comfort remembering all the great times you had with her let them be your guide to get you through this tough time ,She is in Heaven looking down on you with her pretty smile telling you she is okay and to look over her soul mate John , If there is anything we can do to help ease your pain we are here for you ,,, Bill & Sherry Harrison
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Gaye (Marble) Patterson
February 17, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Even though many years had passed since I saw her last, she remembered me and was so sweet and kind. And, yes, that smile was absolutely contagious. Love to all her precious family.
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Pat Cox (Hine)
February 17, 2014 at 8:16 pm
Pat Cox says:
I will miss my aunt May even though it has been a long time since
I had seen her. We saw her at Old Country Buffet I gave her a big hug. She always took very good care of my sister and brother and I when we were young. She was a very funny lady. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with my Uncle John and his family.
Mike and Pat Cox and children
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Lori Barrett
February 18, 2014 at 5:11 am
Gonna miss you lots Auntie. My love goes out to Uncle John & everyone. Tell my dad & Aunt Shirley we love them after you chat with Jesus! Thanks for the love and memories. I still have your last voicemail saved so I can hear your voice anytime. Love you!
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Carol Visser
February 18, 2014 at 8:30 am
John and Family: Please accept our expression of sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother and sister. May was a unique lady with a big heart and open arms.
We know she is walking alongside her Lord, enjoying the wonders of her eternal home, waiting the arrival of her family and friends.
Harv and Carol Visser
Martin, MI
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Angela, Dan & Destiny Ellis
February 18, 2014 at 11:43 am
Mom/Grandma, You are now one of Jesus’ angels with no more pain and suffering. You have always been an angel and always special to many of people, you have touched the hearts and lives of many. So glad you have been part of our life it has been a pleasure knowing you. We will always keep looking up as you have always told us and many others. You can now rest in peace mom i will see you again someday, so until then always know we love you so much and you will be missed but NEVER FORGOTTEN. Love you Mom/Grandma
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Katie Siple and Family
February 18, 2014 at 3:50 pm
Dear John and Family
May -well there was only one May. I am so blessed that our lives crossed paths. Along with the Knowltons we had so many good times together out at the lake.
May the love of your family and friends sustain you.
Katie Siple and sons Mark, Marty , Matt and Tim
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Tammy Knowlton Sexton
February 18, 2014 at 9:21 pm
John & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May was a very special lady!
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Bob & Sharon Knowlton, Jim, Tammy, Jeff & Melanie
February 18, 2014 at 9:38 pm
We are so sad to hear that May passed away but we also rejoice that she is now with Jesus in heaven! No more tears! No more pain. We love you May & we will see you again!!! John we love you too please give our love to the kids with our sympathy. We have some great memories of some great times in Michigan with your family.
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George, Karen, & Becky Gay
February 18, 2014 at 9:41 pm
Dan, Denise, Tom, Heather, & Hannah,
We were so sad to hear of your great loss. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Much love from Hastings!
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Chris Mays and Family
February 18, 2014 at 11:06 pm
May and John where parents when I needed them the most. For that I will always love you. If I would have heard sooner I would have been there for you. John you are in are hearts and prayers.
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Jerry and Iyleen Mohn
February 21, 2014 at 11:29 am
I remember all the years when our kids were all growing up together. We had a lot of good times and a lot of hard times, but we shared them all. You and John have always been special people through all the years. We will miss you, but know its a temporary miss until we see you again. You both have blessed so many lives. Still Lookin’ Up!!!!
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deb shaun delaney
March 19, 2014 at 11:26 am
you were the mom the grandma that everybody wanted and we were blessed to have you your love i will always miss you we will keep looking up for you
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On August 30, 1952 in Middleville, MI she married John E. Babcock who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters, Dan Julien of Kalamazoo, Danny Babcock of Plainwell, Cindy Liska of Portage, Deb Babcock of Pontiac and Tim Babcock of Plainwell; 14 grandchildren; twin brothers, Billie D. Martin of Newburg, MO and Bobbie J. Martin of Hastings, MI; 5 sisters, Ruby Deberry and Dorthy Hoss both of Newburg, MO, Bertha Kruizenga of Hastings, her twin sister, Fay Slagel of Freeport, MI and Jane Anthony of Milan, MI; many nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit with her family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at
Friendship Wesleyan Church, Plainwell, MI
with Pastor Kevin Smith officiating. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery, Lacy, Michigan.
Contributions in memory of May can be made to Friendship Wesleyan Church Youth Program.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Ann miller
February 16, 2014 at 3:57 pm
I am sad to hear my dear friend has left me. We had so many happy memories we shared. I will always remember her saying “keep looking up” now when I look up I will see her smiling face looking down at me. Love you always May. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart forever.
Reply
Linda and Bob Wheeler
February 16, 2014 at 8:30 pm
We are both saddened to hear of May’s passing. We always enjoyed talking with her and seeing her smiling face. Our thoughts and prayers are with John and her whole family. RIP Sweet Lady.
Reply
Susan Ashby McCaskill
February 17, 2014 at 9:28 am
Sadness fills my heart to hear about Aunt May. What a beautiful lady she was who touched so many hearts and lives. I never remember a moment that she didn’t have a smile on her face. I will always cherish the memories of her and Uncle John. Thoughts and prayers to Uncle John, Big Dan, Danny Mark, Tim, Debbie and Cindy and their families. Love and miss you all. RIP Aunt May.
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Sherry Harrison
February 17, 2014 at 6:23 pm
May was a very special lady she touched many hearts . Her home was all ways open for you . sending prayers to the entire family may you find comfort remembering all the great times you had with her let them be your guide to get you through this tough time ,She is in Heaven looking down on you with her pretty smile telling you she is okay and to look over her soul mate John , If there is anything we can do to help ease your pain we are here for you ,,, Bill & Sherry Harrison
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Gaye (Marble) Patterson
February 17, 2014 at 8:12 pm
Even though many years had passed since I saw her last, she remembered me and was so sweet and kind. And, yes, that smile was absolutely contagious. Love to all her precious family.
Reply
Pat Cox (Hine)
February 17, 2014 at 8:16 pm
Pat Cox says:
I will miss my aunt May even though it has been a long time since
I had seen her. We saw her at Old Country Buffet I gave her a big hug. She always took very good care of my sister and brother and I when we were young. She was a very funny lady. I will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with my Uncle John and his family.
Mike and Pat Cox and children
Reply
Lori Barrett
February 18, 2014 at 5:11 am
Gonna miss you lots Auntie. My love goes out to Uncle John & everyone. Tell my dad & Aunt Shirley we love them after you chat with Jesus! Thanks for the love and memories. I still have your last voicemail saved so I can hear your voice anytime. Love you!
Reply
Carol Visser
February 18, 2014 at 8:30 am
John and Family: Please accept our expression of sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother and sister. May was a unique lady with a big heart and open arms.
We know she is walking alongside her Lord, enjoying the wonders of her eternal home, waiting the arrival of her family and friends.
Harv and Carol Visser
Martin, MI
Reply
Angela, Dan & Destiny Ellis
February 18, 2014 at 11:43 am
Mom/Grandma, You are now one of Jesus’ angels with no more pain and suffering. You have always been an angel and always special to many of people, you have touched the hearts and lives of many. So glad you have been part of our life it has been a pleasure knowing you. We will always keep looking up as you have always told us and many others. You can now rest in peace mom i will see you again someday, so until then always know we love you so much and you will be missed but NEVER FORGOTTEN. Love you Mom/Grandma
Reply
Katie Siple and Family
February 18, 2014 at 3:50 pm
Dear John and Family
May -well there was only one May. I am so blessed that our lives crossed paths. Along with the Knowltons we had so many good times together out at the lake.
May the love of your family and friends sustain you.
Katie Siple and sons Mark, Marty , Matt and Tim
Reply
Tammy Knowlton Sexton
February 18, 2014 at 9:21 pm
John & family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May was a very special lady!
Reply
Bob & Sharon Knowlton, Jim, Tammy, Jeff & Melanie
February 18, 2014 at 9:38 pm
We are so sad to hear that May passed away but we also rejoice that she is now with Jesus in heaven! No more tears! No more pain. We love you May & we will see you again!!! John we love you too please give our love to the kids with our sympathy. We have some great memories of some great times in Michigan with your family.
Reply
George, Karen, & Becky Gay
February 18, 2014 at 9:41 pm
Dan, Denise, Tom, Heather, & Hannah,
We were so sad to hear of your great loss. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Much love from Hastings!
Reply
Chris Mays and Family
February 18, 2014 at 11:06 pm
May and John where parents when I needed them the most. For that I will always love you. If I would have heard sooner I would have been there for you. John you are in are hearts and prayers.
Reply
Jerry and Iyleen Mohn
February 21, 2014 at 11:29 am
I remember all the years when our kids were all growing up together. We had a lot of good times and a lot of hard times, but we shared them all. You and John have always been special people through all the years. We will miss you, but know its a temporary miss until we see you again. You both have blessed so many lives. Still Lookin’ Up!!!!
Reply
deb shaun delaney
March 19, 2014 at 11:26 am
you were the mom the grandma that everybody wanted and we were blessed to have you your love i will always miss you we will keep looking up for you
Reply
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