Wilma Viola Van Winkle's Obituary
Age 84, of Leoni Township, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of her family and Great Lakes Caring Hospice. She is survived by two daughters, Wendy (Jack) Couling and Teresa (Willie) Zeller, three grandchildren, Brian (Jennifer) Couling, Amy Earnhardt and Danielle Van Winkle, four great-grandchildren, Brianne, Isaac, Josh and Bella and her late son's widow, Patti (Jewel) Couling, brother Robert Moore, sister Rosemarie Wilkins, sister-in-law Cheri Moore, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Kenneth "Rip" Van Winkle, son, Randy Van Winkle, parents, John and Dorothy (Sechler) Moore, brother William Moore, brother-in-law John Wilkins and sister-in-law Verna Moore. Wilma was a loving wife, mother and grandmother with a gentle soul who will be long missed. Cremation has taken place. At a later date, she will be laid to rest with her late husband at private services in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan.
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