Margaret L. Ellis of Stevensville formally of Kalamazoo passed away Wednesday August 9, 2017 at Hansen Hospice Center in Stevensville, MI. Margaret was born October 22, 1934 in Kalamazoo, MI the daughter of Harold and Blanche (Statler) Fitch. She retired as a Teachers Aid from Edison and Parkwood Upjohn Schools and was a member of the Kalamazoo Missionary Church. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband James R. Ellis on May 24, 2008, as well as a sister Margie Hill. Surviving are her three sons David (Penny) Ellis of Ludington, Daniel (Carrie) Ellis of Gobles, Douglass (Dana) Ellis of Stevensville; six grand children Sarah, Henry, Amanda, Danny, Brittany, Lauren Ellis; seven great grand children Natalie, Totiyana, Nick, Nate, Ava, Nina and Chloe. A memorial service will be held 10 am Monday August 14, 2017 at Kalamazoo Missionary Church. Memorial Contributions can be made to Kalamazoo Missionary Church. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, 4100 S. Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 343-6156 www.redmondfuneralhome.net