Mildred Droste Obituary
We bid farewell to Mildred Droste of Westphalia, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 18, 2025 at the age of 94. Mildred touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ferdinand Martin and Pauline Martin (Arens); her husband John Droste; her granddaughter Kari Droste; her siblings, Vernon Martin, Norma Simon (Tony), Tony Martin (Delores), Mary Ann Koenigsknecht (Roman), Dickie Thelen, Fred Martin and David Martin (Judy); and her in-laws, Bernadine Alexander (Roy), Helen Fox (Paul) and Jim Droste (Deanna).
She is survived by: her children, Ron Droste (Linda) of Pewamo, Ken Droste (Lisa) of Pewamo, Al Droste (Donna) of Pewamo and Gerri Guild (Scott) of Grand Ledge; her grandchildren, Brock Droste, Grant Droste (Renae), Holly Schrauben (Lee), John Droste (Kelsey), Brad Droste (Jocelyn), Curt Guild (Autumn), Tom Guild, Emily Guild, Rachel Platte (Andy), Mitch Droste (Rachel) and Kristy Hamilton (Eric); her sisters, Phyllis Thelen, Linda Armbrustmacher (Paul) and Janice Feldpausch (Alvin); and her sisters-in-law, Gen Martin and Evonne Droste. She is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren, many loving nieces and nephews.
