Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Sterken, Kay Lynn (Vanagas) September 22, 2019 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Pat Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net October 1, 2020, 6:23 am Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat. Sept. 28, 2019 STERKEN Kay Lynn Sterken aged 81 of Lowell formerly of Saranac passed away September 22, 2019. She was born July 18, 1938, the daughter of George Vanagas and Lauretta Rode.She married Bennie F. Sterken May 24, 1975. He preceded her in death October 23, 2015. Kay volunteered at the Saranac Community Church, was a member of the Association of Michigan Basket Makers, former board member of Morrison Lake Association, and enjoyed scrapbooking and sailing. Surviving are her step-children; Jeffrie Sterken of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Susan (John) Waters of Atlanta, Georgia, Craig (Sandy) Sterken of Essexville and Mark (Tina) Sterken of Casper, Wyoming. Grandchildren; Travis, Joshua, Brandon, John, January, Wesley, Kevin, Allison, Gregory, Samantha, Elizabeth, and Laciana. Great-grandchildren; Natilee, Ethan, Haylee, Aiden, Jet, Eli, Wyatt, Penelope, Finn and Levi. Preceding Kay in death were her parents, husband Ben, sister Susan Walkes and grandson Brandon Kodey Sterken. The family would like to thank Faith Hospice, the staff of Green Acres Assisted Living. Vicki Carpenter and Sue Cleary who were all instrumental in her care and making her last days peaceful. Cremation has taken place and there will be a celebration of Kay's life Friday, October 11, 2019. 1 pm. at the Lake Funeral Home in Saranac with Pastor Becky Poor officiating. there will be a visitation from 11-1 prior to services at the Funeral Home. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice. Online condolences may be made to www.lakefuneralhomes.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/s/sterken38773nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.2 Kb