Stanley McNees

Stanley passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home in Plainwell. He was born September 10, 1933 in Kalamazoo the son of Stanley and Virginia (Mott) McNees. Stan graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1950 and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He worked at several area businesses over the years including Southerland Paper Mill, Sherwin Williams, Pinkerton Security and for over 23 years at Bohn Aluminum. Stan's greatest hobby was farming. He also enjoyed oil painting, making lead soldiers and carpentry. He was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Otsego. On August 15, 1953 in Kalamazoo he married Carolyn Miller who passed away in 2011. Surviving are his children, Linda Jolicoeur of Bloomingdale, Douglas (Judith) McNees of Lawton and Scott (Jeannie) McNees of Bloomingdale; 11 grandchildren, Tammy, Dennis Jr., Joe, Michael, Nathan, Hailey, Kyle, Wyatt, Scotty, Kaitilyn and Emma; several great-grandchildren and his brother, Donald McNees. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sons, Steven and Michael. Friends may visit with Stan's family starting at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the Winkel Funeral Home, until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor David Youngs officiating. Cremation will follow. Burial of ashes will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Bloomindale at a later time. Contributions in memory of Stan may be made to Christian Neighbors. Messages of condolence may be posted at WinkelFuneralHome.com.