Sylvia
Sylvia L. Mckeown
Sylvia passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Wings Home in Allegan.
She was born August 17, 1924 in Plainwell, the daughter of Claude and Hazel (Roomsberg) Ives. Sylvia enjoyed living a simple life. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially, Kitty Town, Janet Smith and Sherry Johnson. She was a longtime resident at Baraga Manor in Otsego. Sylvia’s family would like to thank the staff and residents for their kindness and love over the last 30 years. On May 22, 1943 she married Donald McKeown who passed away in 1987.
Surviving are her daughter, Judith (John) Stopa, 5 grandchildren, Carrie, Troy, Jeff, Merritt III and Michael; 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sandra; son, Robert and siblings, Ella, Bill, Chuck and Bob.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A private family burial of ashes will take place at Lindsley Cemetery in Cheshire Township.
Contributions in memory of Sylvia may be made to the
Wings Home in Allegan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Jeanne Anita Bay
September 26, 2021 at 10:28 am
Judy and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss and heavens gain. I first met Sylvia when she lived out in Chicora and years later I moved to Baraga and we became close friends. I will miss her wit and sharp mind.
Jeanne Bay
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Sherry Harrison
October 1, 2021 at 8:07 am
Mike & family so sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady
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Tammy Hancock (Burns)
October 1, 2021 at 8:56 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you all during this time. Sylvia was always so good to me and our family. She has a special place in my heart.
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Diane Collins
October 4, 2021 at 1:18 pm
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet person. She was one of my moms close friends at Barago.. she was so thoughtful of others.she will be missed by many.
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Amy Drainer
October 20, 2021 at 4:44 pm
So sorry for ur loss! I will miss her greatly!!
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She was born August 17, 1924 in Plainwell, the daughter of Claude and Hazel (Roomsberg) Ives. Sylvia enjoyed living a simple life. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially, Kitty Town, Janet Smith and Sherry Johnson. She was a longtime resident at Baraga Manor in Otsego. Sylvia’s family would like to thank the staff and residents for their kindness and love over the last 30 years. On May 22, 1943 she married Donald McKeown who passed away in 1987.
Surviving are her daughter, Judith (John) Stopa, 5 grandchildren, Carrie, Troy, Jeff, Merritt III and Michael; 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Sandra; son, Robert and siblings, Ella, Bill, Chuck and Bob.
According to her wishes cremation has taken place.
A private family burial of ashes will take place at Lindsley Cemetery in Cheshire Township.
Contributions in memory of Sylvia may be made to the
Wings Home in Allegan
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Sylvia L. McKeown
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Jeanne Anita Bay
September 26, 2021 at 10:28 am
Judy and Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss and heavens gain. I first met Sylvia when she lived out in Chicora and years later I moved to Baraga and we became close friends. I will miss her wit and sharp mind.
Jeanne Bay
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Sherry Harrison
October 1, 2021 at 8:07 am
Mike & family so sorry for your loss she was a sweet lady
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Tammy Hancock (Burns)
October 1, 2021 at 8:56 pm
I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you all during this time. Sylvia was always so good to me and our family. She has a special place in my heart.
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Diane Collins
October 4, 2021 at 1:18 pm
So sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet person. She was one of my moms close friends at Barago.. she was so thoughtful of others.she will be missed by many.
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Amy Drainer
October 20, 2021 at 4:44 pm
So sorry for ur loss! I will miss her greatly!!
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