Lynn Shirley Kouts, age 83, of Battle Creek passed away September 17, 2018 at Reflections Memory Care in Battle Creek after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Lynn was born on April 27, 1935 in Detroit, MI to Spofford and Natalie (Stites) Shirley. She graduated from Dearborn High School and attended Albion College where she met Robert "Bob" James Kouts. She subsequently graduated from Wayne State University while Bob was serving in the U.S. Navy. They married on September 21, 1957 and had two children, Susan and Jim. They made their home in Marshall until Bob's retirement in 1993 when they moved to Traverse City, MI.
Lynn was an enthusiastic collector. Her many collections included teddy bears, antique marbles, and paperweights. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing bridge. Lynn also enjoyed traveling with Bob and their many friends.
Lynn is survived by her daughter, Susan (Tim) McCloskey of Marshall; grandchildren, Patrick (Krystina) McCloskey of Commerce Twp, Colin (Emily) McCloskey of Grand Rapids, Andrew Kouts of Jackson, and Jared Kouts of Jackson; brother, George Frederick Shirley of Boynton Beach, FL; great-grandchildren, Aubree McCloskey, Olivia McCloskey, and Hayden McCloskey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Spofford and Natalie Shirley; husband, Robert Kouts; and son, James Kouts.
Cremation has been conducted and a visitation will take place at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 723 Old US 27 North, Marshall Chapel on October 7, 2018 from 1-3pm. A memorial service will follow visitation, starting at 3pm. Burial will take place at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall at a later date.
Memorial contributions are requested to the American Alzheimer's Association; Great Lakes Chapter, 200 Turwill Lane, Suite 6, Kalamazoo 49006.
Visitation
OCT
7.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068
Memorial Service
OCT
7.
3:00 PM (EDT)
Marshall Chapel of Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services
723 US HWY 27 North
Marshall, MI, 49068