Lynn Mary (Johnston) Willis, age 75, of Kincheloe, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024, at MyMichigan Medical Center Sault. She was born on February 1, 1949, in Center Line, Michigan, to Russell Johnston and Mary Adams.
Lynn was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandma, and sister who found joy in caring for her animals and spending time with her beloved family. Her nurturing spirit and love for family were evident in everything she did.
Lynn is survived by her seven children, Frederick Fischer, Reva Rickley, Heather Higgins, Lyle Patton, Mandi Patton, Brandi Patton and Douglas Bates; her legacy lives on through her twenty-four grandchildren, Emma Hinken, Skylar Rottier, Brandon Rottier, Lynn Fischer, Darren Bates, Ariyanna Vandenbousch, Alyssa Start, Matthew Dickensheets II, Tyler Higgins, Brennen Higgins, Danika Hoisington, Pretti Patton, Cash Patton, Keith Zank III, Ciara Zank, Lydia Sims, Nevaeh Harper-Velting, Samuara Patton-Pluskhat, Cole McMillan, Autumn Lavake, Brinlee Lavake, and Aleah McMillan; Lynn’s love extended to her thirteen great-grandchildren, Titan Wellman, Liam Champion, Raelynn Kievit, Kylee Bates, Emory Tippett, Emilia Vandenbousch, Emerson Vandenbousch, Emerald Vandenbousch, Erin Holub, Adelynn Holub, Landon Rickley, Chase Rickley, and Greyson Rickley; siblings, Jeanne Sherrit, Penny Adams, Robert Miller, Elizabeth Schnuer, and Ed Miller. Lynn’s warmth, love, and dedication to her family will be deeply missed. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her, especially the many lives she touched through her care and affection.
Lynn was preceded in death by parents; grandchild, Jessie Lavake; and siblings, Kristie Emerson and Michael Bennett.
Per Lynn’s wishes, no services are being held at this time.
Family Life Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
