Kay Meek
Visitation: Friday, November 15, 2019 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at the Schipper Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the St. Johns Lutheran Church 1108 E Lafayette St, Sturgis, MI 49091
Katherine (Kay) Meek age 79 of Sturgis passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo.
Kay was born December 31, 1939 in Battle Creek a daughter to the late Oliver A. and Opal K. (Blowers) Parlin.
Kay had lived all of her life in St. Joseph County, graduating from Colon High School with the Class of 1958.
On March 5, 1983 she married Clinton Meek in Sturgis.
Kay had worked 18 years for Ross Laboratories, retiring in 1998.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sturgis, and had enjoyed traveling, camping and the out of doors.
She is survived by her husband Clint Meek of Sturgis, 3 sons; Bradley (Cathy) Norris of Leonidas, Timothy (Karen) Norris of Colon and Shane (Lisa) Norris of Fulton, daughter-in law, Robin Norris of Burr Oak, Step-children; Toni Suckey of Sturgis, Tonya (Neil) Farling of Edwardsburg, Theresa Meek of Port Orchard, WA, 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, several step great grandchild, 2 brother Ralph (Shirley) Parlin of Leonidas and Gary Parlin of Sarasota, FL and several nieces and nephews.
Kay was preceded in death by a son Lynn Norris, brother Oliver Parlin Jr. and grandson Steven M. Norris.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the Schipper Funeral Home LTD. in Colon. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. from St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sturgis with Rev. Darin Warnecke officiating. Cremation will follow with entombment of ashes at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. If desired memorials may be made in memory of Kay to the West Michigan Cancer Center, 200 N. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 or St. John’s Lutheran Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at Schipperfuneralhome.com.
November 14, 2019 @ 2:41 pm
May she rest in peace. GOD BE WITH THE FAMILY.
November 14, 2019 @ 4:58 pm
Clint & Family,
We are very saddened to learn Kay has left us. Always enjoyed visiting with both of you in Bible class and Church. She always had a smile and warm nature. She’s home with the Lord now.
Friends in Christ,
Gary & Carol Wallman
November 15, 2019 @ 1:53 pm
I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to her family.
November 15, 2019 @ 6:29 pm
Dear Clint and family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of Kay. She was a very sweet person and we always enjoyed our visits and hanging out with you guys. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Mike and Rhonda Parker
November 18, 2019 @ 1:52 pm
She will be missed. Such a lovley person