Lucille E Prillwitz

Lucille was born in Madras, OR, on August 18, 1915, the daughter of James and Sarah (Versaw) Phillips. She graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1935. She married James Prillwitz in Benton Harbor on May 7, 1937 and they enjoyed 62 years together. Lucille was a homemaker and partner with her husband in farming for many years in Sister Lakes. She and her husband also spent winters in Florida. The last six winters, she spent at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton where she continued her zest for life with all the fun activities and the wonderful care she received from their staff. In summers, she returned to the farm at Sister Lakes and her flower gardens. Her family was her life, she loved the many family get togethers. She was a charter member of the Progressive Home Economics Club and so enjoyed their monthly meetings, only missing the last two months. Left to cherish her memory are three children Ellen Kirby of Paw Paw, Mel (Sandra) Prillwitz of Sister Lakes, and Jerry (Gaye) Prillwitz of Dowagiac, grandchildren Cheryl (Deni) O'Hara of Watervliet, Brian (Kim) Kirby of Paw Paw, Brenda (John) Boyd of Dowagiac, Doug (Amy) Prillwitz of Mattawan and Todd (Michelle) Prillwitz of Niles, 13 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, nieces, nephews, and friends. Lucille Prillwitz, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother passed away on December 5, 2010 at White Oaks Assisted Living in Lawton. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband James in 1999, one brother and two sisters. Her family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sister Lakes Community Church led by Reverend Doug Cuthbert. She will be laid to rest in Keeler Cemetery following the service. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Sister Lakes Community Church or Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Lucille at www.yazel-clark.com .