Janet Kay Koehler

Janet “Jan” Kay (Holmes) Koehler, 80, of Ellenton, FL passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 4071 Naomi Rd., Sodus with Pastor Mark Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Run Cemetery in St. Joseph. Friends may visit from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Rd. St. Joseph. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home or Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Those wishing to leave a condolence for the family may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com. Jan was born July 12, 1935 in Benton Harbor, MI to Gordon & Margaret (Burridge) Holmes. She was a 1953 graduate of Benton Harbor High School. On May 15, 1954 she wed Paul Koehler in Baroda. Jan loved playing the keyboard for special events and New Year’s parties.  She was the Keeper of the Flame for the Benton Harbor Class of 1953 organizing class reunions and maintaining the quarterly newsletter for over 50 years. Jan kept a busy schedule caring for her home and her children. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Paul; son, Randy Koehler of St. Joseph; daughter, Jill (Charles) Lyman of Orlando, FL; grandchildren, Arie Koehler of St. Joseph, Lauren Koehler of Kalamazoo and Paige Smith of Orlando, FL.  Jan was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Renee Sue in 1957 and a brother, Jack.