Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....McKinch, Donald A. December 28, 2022
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat. January 7, 2023

                                   MCKINCH

Donald A.McKinch 07/05/1935-12/29/2022, 87 years Donald is survived by his wife 
of 68 years Norma, children,Vicki Kennedy (Mike), Tim McKinch (Angela), Sherrie 
McKinch (Freddie Kroft). Grandchildren Stacy Moore (Gabe) Jolene Hopkins, Josh 
McKinch (Stacy), Jesica Supplee (Ryan), Jennifer McKinch, James Kennedy (Carli), 
and Sarah Kennedy. He was also a proud great grandfather of Kali McKinch, Deagan 
Moore, Trenton Hopkins, Bryn McKinch, Ferran Moore, Rebecca Hopkins, Cooper 
Kennedy, Rhett Kennedy, Brooke Supplee and Sydney Supplee. He was preceded in 
death by parents Letha (Slade) McKinch and Bert A. McKinch, brothers and sisters 
Kathleen Ormsbee, Edith Burton, John McKinch, Ronald McKinch and Barbara Wilson.

Donald was born in a small tarpaper home in Mesick, Michigan with twin brother 
Ronald. A family of modest means, when he graduated from high school his dad 
gave him and his twin, alarm clocks and said, "Move to town where you can get a 
job." He was employed at General Motors for 20 years. During those early years 
he returned to northern Michigan on weekends to go to dances and caught the eye 
of his soon to be wife, Norma. They were partners in many ventures and 
adventures. Ventures included their move to Saranac with the purchase of their 
farm. They later purchased Saranac Feed and Grain and later added M&B Hog Farms. 
He also was a shareholder in Ionia Pork, LLC. 

After retiring from the farm, real estate became his passion with D&N Real 
Estate which he continued to be involved until his passing.He believed and 
instilled in his family that your worth based on your work ethic.While work was 
always important, adventures were as well. Don and Norma traveled a great deal 
including Alaska and Hawaii and spent many winters in Florida. They once drove 
all the way thru Mexico without knowing a word of Spanish.

Never wanting attention, he cared for many and contributed to those in need 
without ever wanting the acknowledgement. Many have referred to him as a 
"special kind of friend."

Visitation was at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia, January 2, 2023, from 4:00 PM-
7:PM. A memorial service was held at Lake Funeral Home in Saranac on Tuesday, 
January 3, 2023, at Noon with a visitation 1 hour prior. A luncheon will follow 
at the American Legion Post in Saranac. Online condolences may be made at 
www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Because of his lifelong involvement in agriculture, memorial contributions may 
be made to Ionia County 4-H or Ionia County Commission on Aging.


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