Phyllis
Phyllis L. Ransbottom
Phyllis passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo.
She was born January 30, 1955, in Plainwell the daughter of Charles and Bernice (Stricklin) Hummel. On March 25, 1977, at the Plainwell United Methodist Church, she married Renny Ransbottom who passed away in 2015. Phyllis was generous and enjoyed volunteering for several organizations while her children were in school and was a founding member of the Band of Friends. She was an avid reader, enjoyed road trips, kayaking, crosswords, and had a soft spot for an animal in need. Most of all Phyllis loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are her children, Michael Ransbottom and Katherine (Austin Wiggins) Ransbottom, siblings, Ellen (George) Hoots and Charles “Ed” Hummel along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Peggy Hummel.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
Contributions in memory of Phyllis may be made to the
SPCA of Southwest Michigan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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John Oisten
June 21, 2017 at 5:34 pm
Mike sorry to hear your mother she was great women and she will be missed. Along with your dad Renny. He was great man I miss him we will pray for you and your family. John and Pam Oisten. The Brake Doctor
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Judy Merrifield
June 21, 2017 at 6:39 pm
Mike and Katherine, I am so sorry to hear this about your mother. She always had a smile when I saw her at the store even though she had to put up with Mike and Renny. I miss seeing all of you at the store. Plainwell seems empty to me these days.
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Tim and Marcia Quigley
June 21, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Prayers to all of the family! We had so much fun with Renny and Phyliss when we were all involved with the Elks! Rest in Peace. Memories are a wonderful thing to have!
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Randy and Linda Taft
June 21, 2017 at 7:24 pm
Michael and Katherine we are so sorry for your loss. We loved your mother so much and will miss her.
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Tim, Laurie & Cameron Andrus
June 21, 2017 at 9:23 pm
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of your mom to forever hold in your heart.
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Eunice LaFountain
June 21, 2017 at 10:48 pm
Phyliss was an awesome worker at Parker Brass.i worked with her for thirty years.and she was always taking books from the libarayto shut ins.she will be greatly missed by all that knew her i will pray for strentgh for the family and friends
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Emily
June 21, 2017 at 10:51 pm
Michael, Katherine, Ellen and families, I’m so sorry to hear about Phyl. We were very close cousins in high school and she taught me how to truly live life. Sending love and hugs
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Jan a. Jameson
June 21, 2017 at 10:56 pm
The World lost a very special lady this morning. ,And Heaven gained another Angel. I am blessed to have had her as my friend,and will remember her fondly forevermore til we meet again. My thoughts,prayers,and love to Katherine and Michael and the rest of the family. Rest in peace,Philly. Love you girl.
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Wendy Stafford
June 22, 2017 at 8:38 am
Katherine and Michael, This is such a hard road for you to walk. Know that your mom was loved by everyone who knew her, and she leaves a great hole in the fabric of Otsego. Peace and grace to you and the rest of the family.
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Cindy Mills
June 22, 2017 at 1:10 pm
Michael and Katherine,
We are so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was one awesome lady. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
Denny and Cindy Mills
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Mark and Patty Chapman
June 23, 2017 at 12:05 am
Mike and Katherine we were saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be sorely missed. Prayers for your whole family. Praying for God’s amazing peace, strength and comfort for all. Love and hugs.
Mark and Patty Chapman
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Beverly (Hoyt) Holmes
June 23, 2017 at 10:44 am
Sincere condolences. I remember Phyllis as my classmate Ellen’s “little sister.” Please keep her memories alive for her children and grandchildren….it’s the very best way to honor her.
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Dan and Julie Andrus
June 23, 2017 at 1:49 pm
Sorry for your family’s loss. Her Parker family will miss her also. We will always remember her for her quick witted comments that always kept us laughing. May she rest in peace.
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Sherry Schumaker
June 23, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Michael and Katherine, you have had to deal with so much in the last couple of years. Your parents were both great people who worked hard and volunteered to make Otsego a better place to live. My deepest condolences and prayers to you both in the loss of your mom.
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rick and Mary Howrigon
June 23, 2017 at 8:15 pm
She was a very SPECIAL Lady will greatly be missed. R.I.P. Phyllis
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Pat Holland
June 24, 2017 at 11:56 am
Michael, Katherine and Ellen; I am so very sorry for your loss. Although Phyl and I had lost touch after we married and started our families, I will always remember her as as great friend with a huge heart. Praying for comfort and strength for all of you.
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Mark and Darla Pilbeam
June 25, 2017 at 10:06 am
Michael and Katherine , We are so sorry for your loss, Your mother was a very giving and helpful person to anyone she came in contact with. Phyllis will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
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VanDenBerg Families
June 25, 2017 at 4:39 pm
Michael and Katherine, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers….
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Sue Ellen Nelson
June 25, 2017 at 5:11 pm
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, Mike. We’d love to stay in touch with you. I’ve finally stopped painting the dining room, to which you are always most welcome.
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Stacey Nelson
June 25, 2017 at 5:24 pm
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and you family. You are in my thoughts, and in my heart.
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She was born January 30, 1955, in Plainwell the daughter of Charles and Bernice (Stricklin) Hummel. On March 25, 1977, at the Plainwell United Methodist Church, she married Renny Ransbottom who passed away in 2015. Phyllis was generous and enjoyed volunteering for several organizations while her children were in school and was a founding member of the Band of Friends. She was an avid reader, enjoyed road trips, kayaking, crosswords, and had a soft spot for an animal in need. Most of all Phyllis loved spending time with her family.
Surviving are her children, Michael Ransbottom and Katherine (Austin Wiggins) Ransbottom, siblings, Ellen (George) Hoots and Charles “Ed” Hummel along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Peggy Hummel.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
Contributions in memory of Phyllis may be made to the
SPCA of Southwest Michigan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Phyllis L. Ransbottom
Condolence Messages
John Oisten
June 21, 2017 at 5:34 pm
Mike sorry to hear your mother she was great women and she will be missed. Along with your dad Renny. He was great man I miss him we will pray for you and your family. John and Pam Oisten. The Brake Doctor
Reply
Judy Merrifield
June 21, 2017 at 6:39 pm
Mike and Katherine, I am so sorry to hear this about your mother. She always had a smile when I saw her at the store even though she had to put up with Mike and Renny. I miss seeing all of you at the store. Plainwell seems empty to me these days.
Reply
Tim and Marcia Quigley
June 21, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Prayers to all of the family! We had so much fun with Renny and Phyliss when we were all involved with the Elks! Rest in Peace. Memories are a wonderful thing to have!
Reply
Randy and Linda Taft
June 21, 2017 at 7:24 pm
Michael and Katherine we are so sorry for your loss. We loved your mother so much and will miss her.
Reply
Tim, Laurie & Cameron Andrus
June 21, 2017 at 9:23 pm
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of your mom to forever hold in your heart.
Reply
Eunice LaFountain
June 21, 2017 at 10:48 pm
Phyliss was an awesome worker at Parker Brass.i worked with her for thirty years.and she was always taking books from the libarayto shut ins.she will be greatly missed by all that knew her i will pray for strentgh for the family and friends
Reply
Emily
June 21, 2017 at 10:51 pm
Michael, Katherine, Ellen and families, I’m so sorry to hear about Phyl. We were very close cousins in high school and she taught me how to truly live life. Sending love and hugs
Reply
Jan a. Jameson
June 21, 2017 at 10:56 pm
The World lost a very special lady this morning. ,And Heaven gained another Angel. I am blessed to have had her as my friend,and will remember her fondly forevermore til we meet again. My thoughts,prayers,and love to Katherine and Michael and the rest of the family. Rest in peace,Philly. Love you girl.
Reply
Wendy Stafford
June 22, 2017 at 8:38 am
Katherine and Michael, This is such a hard road for you to walk. Know that your mom was loved by everyone who knew her, and she leaves a great hole in the fabric of Otsego. Peace and grace to you and the rest of the family.
Reply
Cindy Mills
June 22, 2017 at 1:10 pm
Michael and Katherine,
We are so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was one awesome lady. Praying for peace and comfort for all of you.
Denny and Cindy Mills
Reply
Mark and Patty Chapman
June 23, 2017 at 12:05 am
Mike and Katherine we were saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and will be sorely missed. Prayers for your whole family. Praying for God’s amazing peace, strength and comfort for all. Love and hugs.
Mark and Patty Chapman
Reply
Beverly (Hoyt) Holmes
June 23, 2017 at 10:44 am
Sincere condolences. I remember Phyllis as my classmate Ellen’s “little sister.” Please keep her memories alive for her children and grandchildren….it’s the very best way to honor her.
Reply
Dan and Julie Andrus
June 23, 2017 at 1:49 pm
Sorry for your family’s loss. Her Parker family will miss her also. We will always remember her for her quick witted comments that always kept us laughing. May she rest in peace.
Reply
Sherry Schumaker
June 23, 2017 at 4:50 pm
Michael and Katherine, you have had to deal with so much in the last couple of years. Your parents were both great people who worked hard and volunteered to make Otsego a better place to live. My deepest condolences and prayers to you both in the loss of your mom.
Reply
rick and Mary Howrigon
June 23, 2017 at 8:15 pm
She was a very SPECIAL Lady will greatly be missed. R.I.P. Phyllis
Reply
Pat Holland
June 24, 2017 at 11:56 am
Michael, Katherine and Ellen; I am so very sorry for your loss. Although Phyl and I had lost touch after we married and started our families, I will always remember her as as great friend with a huge heart. Praying for comfort and strength for all of you.
Reply
Mark and Darla Pilbeam
June 25, 2017 at 10:06 am
Michael and Katherine , We are so sorry for your loss, Your mother was a very giving and helpful person to anyone she came in contact with. Phyllis will be missed by everyone who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Reply
VanDenBerg Families
June 25, 2017 at 4:39 pm
Michael and Katherine, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers….
Reply
Sue Ellen Nelson
June 25, 2017 at 5:11 pm
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom, Mike. We’d love to stay in touch with you. I’ve finally stopped painting the dining room, to which you are always most welcome.
Reply
Stacey Nelson
June 25, 2017 at 5:24 pm
Mike, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and you family. You are in my thoughts, and in my heart.
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