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Melinda Owel

November 21, 2019
Portage, MI

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Melinda Jane (Sigler) Owel 'Jane' Portage Age 78 Passed away Thursday 11/21/2019 Jane passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Rose Arbor Hospice, in Kalamazoo, with loved ones by her side. Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 21, 1941 the only child of David and Janet Sigler, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1959. As a single mother, she worked for the Upjohn - Pharmacia - Pfizer companies over 28yrs. She was a loving mother and grandmother 'Nana' who cherished spending time with her family, grandchildren, friends and cousins. She always put her family first. Throughout her life, Jane enjoyed going to the theater, traveling, volunteering her time, reading, cooking, her beloved 'furry friends', knitting, sewing , fashion & watching PBS. Always outgoing and friendly, Jane was admired and loved by many, she will forever be missed. Jane is survived by three children, Jeffrey (Lisa) Owel, Michelle (Dennis) Brodeur and Gregory (Karen) Owel, and eight grandchildren, Jack, Abigail, Emily, Ella, Garrett, Olivia, John, and Gavin. She is also remembered by her best friend of twelve years, Jerry Mais. Jane and her family are grateful for the loving care she received from her Hospice palliative care 'angels' for nine months, as well as the many Hospice care 'angels' at Rose Arbor in the last two months. A celebration in honor of Jane's life is planned for family & close friends, Jan 5th, 11:00-2:00 Bravo! Restaurant & Cafe Jane chose to donate her remains to WMU School of Medicine in hopes that someday a cure can be found for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan hospiceswmi.org