Merriel M. Kenbeek of Kalamazoo, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at Life Care Center of Plainwell. Merriel was born December 26, 1929 in Kalamazoo the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Brownley) Sager, Sr. She was employed in the food service department at Parchment Public School before retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Peter Kenbeek. Surviving are two sons, Ken Kenbeek of Kalamazoo, Steven (Sandra) Kenbeek of San Diego, CA; two daughters, Sharon (Tom) Dow of Mattawan, Jan Robertson of Kalamazoo; brother, Floyd Sager of Portage; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place, interment will be in East Cooper Cemetery. Arrangements by Parchment Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East "G" Ave. Parchment, MI 49004 (269) 349-7735. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net