Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hartzler, Kay Glenna (Rynbrand) Buys) February 15, 2026
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Hasting's Reminder-Saturday February 27, 2026

KAY GLENNA (RYNBRAND)(BUYS) HARTZIER, passed away February 15, 2026, on Beaver 
Island, MI. She was born December 2,1936, at Bronson hospital in Kalamazoo,MI to 
Glen and Cornelius (Kate DeLoof) Rynbrand. Kay attended Kalamazoo Central High 
School graduating at 16 years of age. She went to Hope College, majoring in 
education, and marrying Jim Buys, whom she met at Hope. Kay moved to Ohio with 
Jim. They had two children and she worked as a preschool teacher. In 1969 they 
moved  to Kalamazoo where she worked with her father in the heating and cooling 
business. Jim passed away in1973.

Knowing she needed to provide for her family, Kay returned to school, 
attendingWestern Michigan University to earn her teaching certificate.

Kay started the first local chapter of the Philanthropic Education Organization 
(PE0) being the first member and president in 1975. PEO is a foundation founded 
in 1869 dedicated to supporting higher education for women through grants, 
awards, and loans.

In 1977 Kay met Daryl Hartzler at a church retreat. Three months later they 
married, combined their families, and she moved to Lake Odessa.Kay became 
involved in adult education, while earning her master's degree from Michigan 
State University.She served as the Maple Valley Adult Education coordinator for 
several years, where she actively encouraged individuals to obtain their GED or 
high school diploma.

Daryl and Kay started a new venture in the 80s and formed Hartzler Charters and 
Tours. Daryl's passion for driving & Kay's for setting up trips over the US and 
Canada turned into a successful business which lasted over 20 years.

After finishing the tour business, she and Daryl continued traveling, taking 
people to appointments, delivering packages, and transporting dogs to rescues. 
Their hearts and home were always open to helping anyone in need. She also held 
a position on the Village of Lake Odessa Council.

Kay enjoyed hosting Bible studies and dinners with family and friends. She spent 
her free time knitting sweaters for World Vision's Knit for Kids. Her caring, 
compassion, and faith have been an inspiration to many.

Kay is preceded in death by hr parents, Glenn & Cornelius Rynbrand, James F.Buys 
(husband), and Daryl Hartzler (husband).

She is survived by children, Jerry9Lori) Buys, Mary Buys (Denny) Cook, Nicole 
Hartzler (Dan)Thomas, Craig Hartzler, and Andy (Julie) Hartzler. Grandchildren 
and great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to Philanthropic Education Organization 
(PE0), Michigan PEO Fund Inc. PO Box 180, Grand Blanc, MI 48480, or relief After 
Violent Encounter of Ionia County (RAVE), 890 E>Lincoln Ave.,Ionia,MI 48846.

Visitation will be held on Friday,March 6, 2026 from 5 until 7 p.m., and service 
will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Harvest Community Church, 
burial take place in Lakeside Cemetery.


Additional Comments:
Lakeside Cem.,
Odessa Twp.,
Ionia,Co.,MI

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