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Betty Jane Mackay

January 16, 2023
Kalamazoo, MI

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Mackay, Betty Jane Kalamazoo Passed away Monday evening, January 16, 2023 at her home. Betty was born September 7, 1925 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Henry and Emelia (Porcher) Goerz. Her father died when she was very young and her mother married William Hecksel. Betty's family moved to Coopersville, MI where she graduated from high school. She also graduated from Mercy Central School of Nursing in Muskegon with high honors in 1948. Betty was a registered nurse for 40 years and was a longtime member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. On May 26, Betty was united in marriage to her loving husband of nearly 73 years, James Mackay who preceded her in death on May 7, 2022. She was also preceded in death by her parents; step-father, William; and brother, Roger Hecksel. She is survived by her daughters, Janice Mackay of Kalamazoo, Diane (Patrick) Hirigoyen of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren, Tracy (Derek) Sciacca, David Hirigoyen; brothers, Merle (Sandy) Hecksel, William Hecksel, Jr.; sister-in-law, Joan Hecksel; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service at St. Ambrose and interment in Ft. Custer National Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Centrica Care Navigators or St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment. To view Betty's personalized guestbook please visit https://www.langelands.com