Fern Ingold

Fern M. Ingold, age 98, of Alamo Township, MI, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at Alamo Nursing Home in Kalamazoo, MI. She was born December 2, 1918 in Otsego the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (St. Martin ) Newton. Fern was a Wayland High School graduate and went to Nazareth School of Nursing to become a Registered Nurse. On November 8, 1942 in Wayland she married Donald Ingold. Fern had lived in Kalamazoo and Galesburg and had worked at the VA Hospital in Battle Creek as a RN until her retirement in 1984. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, doing flower arrangements and cooking, especially her famous mac and cheese. Fern had a good sense of humor and could use her quick wit to make you laugh and to bring a smile to your day. Most of all she loved her 6 children who survive, Alfred Ingold, Julie LeMahieu, Russell Ingold, Merle (Kim) Ingold, Mary (Byron) Graham and Donna (Ricky) Robbins; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, June Farnum and Imogene Wentland; daughter-in-law, Jan Ingold, grandson, Cody Robbins and great-granddaughter, Taryn Rambadt. According to her wishes cremation has taken place. Friends may visit with Fern's family starting at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Alamo Community Congregational Church until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Don Boss officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Fern may be made to the Alamo Community Congregational Church. Winkel Funeral Home