James Richard Kempf's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Grand Ledge, Michigan

James Richard Kempf

August 1, 1964 - July 6, 2025 (60 years old)

Grand Ledge, Michigan

James Richard Kempf's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Grand Ledge, Michigan

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Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel

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James Richard Kempf

August 1, 1964 - July 6, 2025 (60 years old)

Grand Ledge, Michigan

James Richard Kempf Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Richard Kempf of Grand Ledge, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 6, 2025 at the age of 60. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Richard Kempf to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Marion Kempf-Wood; his grandparents, Maynard, Lucile Kempf, Clifford and Velma Osmer; his nephew Christopher James Kempf; his stepmother Carol A. Kempf; and his parents-in-law, Jan and Richard Green.

He is survived by: his father Richard A. Kempf of Grand Ledge; his son Calen Kempf (Amber) of Eagle; the mother of his child Jodie Westfall of DeWitt; his close friend Rick Nye of Lansing; his siblings, Brenda Owen (Tom) of Lansing, Sara Webster (Jeff) of Lansing, Andy Kempf (Jennifer) of Eaton Rapids, Amanda Fedewa (Scott) of Grand Ledge, David Aungst (Kelli) of Sunfield and Michael Aungst (Bridget) of Eagle; his siblings' children, Jessica Weirick, Mya Fedewa, Spencer Fedewa, Logan Cooper, Isabelle Fedewa, David Aungst (Katie), Zachary Aungst and Elizabeth Dunckel (Matthew); his great-niece Sabrina Smith; and his extended family, Tami, Greg Scarborough of Lake Odessa, Erin, Travis Scarborough Jr., Riley, Carol and Adien Scarborough of Mulliken.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 9th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, July 10th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Mills Funeral Home - Peters & Murray Chapel (301 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837). A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to, North Eagle Cemetery Association or the American Cancer Society. North Eagle Cemetery Society13524 Hawaii Ave., Eagle, MI 48822 Donate to Charity American Cancer Society29777 Telegraph Rd., Suite 1451, Southfield, MI 48034 Donate to Charity Keep James's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel



Wed

July 09

Visitation

Mills Funeral Home - Peters & Murray Chapel
301 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Thu

July 10

Visitation

Mills Funeral Home - Peters & Murray Chapel
301 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Thu

July 10

Funeral service

Mills Funeral Home - Peters & Murray Chapel
301 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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