Margaret Ann Pillar's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Margaret Ann Pillar

March 27, 1935 - September 27, 2026 (91 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Margaret Ann Pillar's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Margaret Ann Pillar

March 27, 1935 - September 27, 2026 (91 years old)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Margaret Ann Pillar Obituary

Margaret Ann Pillar of Kalamazoo, Michigan, born on March 27, 1935, passed away on September 27, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Margaret Ann Pillar or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Chockley and Evelyn Olzack Chockley; her husband Arnold Pillar; and her siblings, Helen Chockley and Thomas Chockley (Dee).

She is survived by: her children, LeeAnn Raymon of St. Joseph, Michigan, Greg Pillar of Gobles and Alan Pillar of Whitehall, Michigan; her granddaughters, Lucy (Joshua) of St. Joseph and Jennifer Lee (Bradley) of Middleville, Michigan.; and her great grandchildren, Audrey Lee, Amelia Lee, Blake Pillar, Holli Capp, Chase Pillar, Gavin Fulton, Genevieve Fulton and Hayes Pillar.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 4th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Betzler Life Story Funeral Home (6080 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (1150 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Connelly Chapel - Wagner Family Funerals



Sun

Oct 04

Memorial gathering

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Betzler Life Story Funeral Home
6080 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Mon

Oct 05

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
1150 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024

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