Marjorie Reynolds

Marjorie L. Reynolds, age 90, of Portage, MI passed away at home on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 with her family at her side. Marge was born in Kent, Washington on June 24, 1926; the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Warner) Letcher. On November 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to William "Bill" L. Reynolds and he preceded her in death on February 17, 2014. Marge was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie Brown; grandchildren, Philip and Paul Witters and Carrie Hollanbaugh; son in-law, Ken Peterson and brother, John Letcher. Marge was a gracious woman and family meant everything to her. She selflessly gave her time to help anyone she could. Marge served as a mother and grandmother to not only her own family but to neighborhood friends and many other people throughout her life. She enjoyed traveling, playing cards and animals. She was also belonged to St. Monica Catholic Church's Women's Club. Marge leaves behind five children, Sue (Phil) Witters, Darlene (Jerry) Best, Mark (Lois) Reynolds, Marianne Peterson and Julie (Gary) Hollanbaugh; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren and one on the way. Additional survivors include her siblings, Dorothy Murphy, Myrtle McKee, Betty Crumpler and Jack Letcher and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church, 530 W. Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49008; Fr. Lawrence Farrell celebrant. Interment at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South. A visitation will be held at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes, c/o of the funeral home and/or do a random act of kindness in memory of Marge.