Marietta Lou Kunce Obituary
The world bids farewell to Marietta Lou Kunce of Sturgis, Michigan, departing on May 20, 2025 at the age of 93. Marietta Lou leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Karl Shepard and Mabel Shepard (Fitzjohn) of Battle Creek, MI.; her siblings-in-law, Shirley A. Wilkinson (Michael) and Floyd A. Kunce; and her nephews, Brent and Bruce.
She is survived by: her husband Donald Leslie Kunce; her children, Allen L. Kunce (Kathy), Diana L. Dobson (Kim) and Patricia L. Welke (Timothy); her grandchildren, Timothy Kunce, Jacob Pawloski (Brianna), Matthew Pawloski (Kirsten), Benjamin Welke (Barbara), Gregory Welke (Jenna) and Lauren Rohlfs (Taylor); and her sister-in-law Mary Kay Kunce. She is also survived by 5 step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
During the 2020 pandemic she made hundreds of masks that were donated to various organizations.
The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in Marietta's memory to consider Trinity Lutheran Church, 406 S Lakeview Ave, Sturgis MI 49091 or Careline Hospice, 770 Kenmoor Ave SE Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
