Greatest mom, grandma and great-grandma. Joyce Marlene (Lane) Kirchoff, of Frankfort, 85, passed away Dec. 30, 2018, after a lifetime in which she was cherished by family and friends.
Born July 27, 1933, in Paris, Mich., to Eva and William Dennis, Joyce made a mark in countless ways, raising a family that never lacked her love and dedication even as she worked long hours at the Villa Marine bar in Frankfort that she owned with first husband Victor A. Lane and then with husband Gail W. Kirchoff. Never mind that it might be 3 a.m. when she got off work, there was always time to take her children camping by the river, smelt dipping, and go to all their sports events. No matter difficult times, the family feasted, not just on food but on life and love.
Joyce was a Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts leader and taught Sunday school at church as well as taught life to those who frequented the Villa Marine. A volunteer at The Maples, she shared humor and time. Joyce could talk to all and was good at it all. At her home with her children, she farmed and picked cherries, drove a tractor, and throughout her life canned fruit, vegetables, jams, and butter that was stocked in the pantry. Her crochet hook was rarely idle, making afghans, pillowcases, ponchos, baby blankets, and outfits for family, friends, and others – crocheting volumes of yarn that could probably span the United States.
Holidays found Joyce baking piles of bread and cookies and she and Gail, married 32 years, always had an open door at their home on Christmas and New Year's for family and friends. She chronicled those and other occasions – like the annual Dennis family reunion that was so important to her – with the camera she was never without.
Joyce is survived by her three sons Victor D. (Amy) Lane of Frankfort, Steven D. (Mary) Lane of Big Rapids, and Jeffrey D. Lane of Frankfort, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Keith and William Dennis, husbands Victor and Gail, and daughter Pamela Mae Lane.
The funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, January 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Rick Stieve officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 11 from 1 to 5 PM at the Jowett Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Sons of the American Legion Post 221, 206 Main Street, Frankfort MI 49635.
Born July 27, 1933, in Paris, Mich., to Eva and William Dennis, Joyce made a mark in countless ways, raising a family that never lacked her love and dedication even as she worked long hours at the Villa Marine bar in Frankfort that she owned with first husband Victor A. Lane and then with husband Gail W. Kirchoff. Never mind that it might be 3 a.m. when she got off work, there was always time to take her children camping by the river, smelt dipping, and go to all their sports events. No matter difficult times, the family feasted, not just on food but on life and love.
Joyce was a Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts leader and taught Sunday school at church as well as taught life to those who frequented the Villa Marine. A volunteer at The Maples, she shared humor and time. Joyce could talk to all and was good at it all. At her home with her children, she farmed and picked cherries, drove a tractor, and throughout her life canned fruit, vegetables, jams, and butter that was stocked in the pantry. Her crochet hook was rarely idle, making afghans, pillowcases, ponchos, baby blankets, and outfits for family, friends, and others – crocheting volumes of yarn that could probably span the United States.
Holidays found Joyce baking piles of bread and cookies and she and Gail, married 32 years, always had an open door at their home on Christmas and New Year's for family and friends. She chronicled those and other occasions – like the annual Dennis family reunion that was so important to her – with the camera she was never without.
Joyce is survived by her three sons Victor D. (Amy) Lane of Frankfort, Steven D. (Mary) Lane of Big Rapids, and Jeffrey D. Lane of Frankfort, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Keith and William Dennis, husbands Victor and Gail, and daughter Pamela Mae Lane.
The funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, January 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Rick Stieve officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 11 from 1 to 5 PM at the Jowett Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Sons of the American Legion Post 221, 206 Main Street, Frankfort MI 49635.
Greatest mom, grandma and great-grandma. Joyce Marlene (Lane) Kirchoff, of Frankfort, 85, passed away Dec. 30, 2018, after a lifetime in which she was cherished by family and friends.
Born July 27, 1933, in Paris, Mich., to Eva and William Dennis, Joyce made a mark in countless ways, raising a family that never lacked her love and dedication even as she worked long hours at the Villa Marine bar in Frankfort that she owned with first husband Victor A. Lane and then with husband Gail W. Kirchoff. Never mind that it might be 3 a.m. when she got off work, there was always time to take her children camping by the river, smelt dipping, and go to all their sports events. No matter difficult times, the family feasted, not just on food but on life and love.
Joyce was a Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts leader and taught Sunday school at church as well as taught life to those who frequented the Villa Marine. A volunteer at The Maples, she shared humor and time. Joyce could talk to all and was good at it all. At her home with her children, she farmed and picked cherries, drove a tractor, and throughout her life canned fruit, vegetables, jams, and butter that was stocked in the pantry. Her crochet hook was rarely idle, making afghans, pillowcases, ponchos, baby blankets, and outfits for family, friends, and others – crocheting volumes of yarn that could probably span the United States.
Holidays found Joyce baking piles of bread and cookies and she and Gail, married 32 years, always had an open door at their home on Christmas and New Year's for family and friends. She chronicled those and other occasions – like the annual Dennis family reunion that was so important to her – with the camera she was never without.
Joyce is survived by her three sons Victor D. (Amy) Lane of Frankfort, Steven D. (Mary) Lane of Big Rapids, and Jeffrey D. Lane of Frankfort, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Keith and William Dennis, husbands Victor and Gail, and daughter Pamela Mae Lane.
The funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, January 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Rick Stieve officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 11 from 1 to 5 PM at the Jowett Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Sons of the American Legion Post 221, 206 Main Street, Frankfort MI 49635.
Born July 27, 1933, in Paris, Mich., to Eva and William Dennis, Joyce made a mark in countless ways, raising a family that never lacked her love and dedication even as she worked long hours at the Villa Marine bar in Frankfort that she owned with first husband Victor A. Lane and then with husband Gail W. Kirchoff. Never mind that it might be 3 a.m. when she got off work, there was always time to take her children camping by the river, smelt dipping, and go to all their sports events. No matter difficult times, the family feasted, not just on food but on life and love.
Joyce was a Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts leader and taught Sunday school at church as well as taught life to those who frequented the Villa Marine. A volunteer at The Maples, she shared humor and time. Joyce could talk to all and was good at it all. At her home with her children, she farmed and picked cherries, drove a tractor, and throughout her life canned fruit, vegetables, jams, and butter that was stocked in the pantry. Her crochet hook was rarely idle, making afghans, pillowcases, ponchos, baby blankets, and outfits for family, friends, and others – crocheting volumes of yarn that could probably span the United States.
Holidays found Joyce baking piles of bread and cookies and she and Gail, married 32 years, always had an open door at their home on Christmas and New Year's for family and friends. She chronicled those and other occasions – like the annual Dennis family reunion that was so important to her – with the camera she was never without.
Joyce is survived by her three sons Victor D. (Amy) Lane of Frankfort, Steven D. (Mary) Lane of Big Rapids, and Jeffrey D. Lane of Frankfort, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Keith and William Dennis, husbands Victor and Gail, and daughter Pamela Mae Lane.
The funeral service will be 1:00PM Saturday, January 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Rick Stieve officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 11 from 1 to 5 PM at the Jowett Family Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Sons of the American Legion Post 221, 206 Main Street, Frankfort MI 49635.
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