Margaret Wolfe Obituary

Margaret Betty Wolfe, age 96, passed away on March 16, 2025 at Thornapple Manor. Margaret was born on February 18, 1929 at the family homestead on Bristol Lake, Johnstown Township the daughter of Rollin and Goldie (Brunt) Babcock. She was raised and attended school in Barry County. She worked in the laundry and food service industries until retiring. She is survived by her life partner and companion, Kendall Pranshka and many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, son, Donald Yother, brothers, Robert Babcock, Lyle Babcock, Duanne Babcock, Kenneth and Keith Babcock (twins), Gerald Babcock, and Ronald Babcock and best friend since first grade, Viola Willard. Margaret was fortunate to have Kendall in her life and she loved him so very much. He took care of her for many years due to her many strokes. He was her rock. She enjoyed watching nature from her living room windows. Hummingbirds were one of her favorites along with the deer and other wildlife she could see in her yard and surrounding forest. Margaret's family will receive friends on Thursday, March 20, 2025, 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Brush Ridge Cemetery. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Margaret's family.
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