Sherry Wilber

Sherry Lynn Wilber, age 61, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Battle Creek, died January 5, 2017 at her home in the loving care of her husband. Sherry was born on February 10, 1955 in Battle Creek to Albert E. and Marjorie A. (Carlson) Cooley. She was a graduate of Harper Creek High School, class of 1973. She continued her education receiving her Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College. Sherry had been employed by the Kellogg Company for 12 years, retiring in 1999. Other employment included 15 years with the Archway Cookie Company. On November 11, 1988, she married Donald A. Wilber in Las Vegas. She is survived by her husband, Don; a brother, Michael (Diane) Cooley of Battle Creek; a sister, Sheila Robin Gray; numerous nieces and nephews including Crystle Thomas, Alisha Walling, Michael Cooley II and Dustin Gray; and several great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Marjorie Cooley and a brother, Albert J. Cooley. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 6-8 PM at the Craig K. Kempf Family Funeral Homes, Shaw Chapel in Battle Creek. A funeral service will be held 1:30 PM Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are to the Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the Alzheimer's Association . Assistance with memorials is available at the funeral home.