Patricia McKINNEY

Patricia McKinney passed away November 17, 2010, with her family in Kalamazoo.  She was born September 24, 1926, in Pellston, MI to the late John and Beatrice (Riegel) Gehman.  Patricia was married on October 6, 1952, to Robert McKinney, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2003.  She was a very social person, loved to travel and was always said to be “on the go”.  She didn’t cook very often but made great reservations.  Surviving Patricia are her children, Debra McKinney of Bogota, Colombia, Elaine (Greg) Mannes of Kalamazoo, Janis McKinney of Grand Rapids, Bob (Michelle) McKinney of Coppell, TX and Greg (Tammy) McKinney of Tarpon Springs, FL;  four grandchildren, Courtney Mannes, Kevin, Alex and Andrea McKinney; sisters, Rosina North and B. Anne Gehman.  Also preceding Patricia in death were sisters Mary Horton and Aloise Kaprowski and brothers John and Bob Gehman.  No visitation is scheduled.  A private family memorial gathering will take place at a later date.  Interment will take place at Bay Pines Cemetery in Tampa, FL.  Arrangements are by the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th St.  Memorials in Patricia’s name may be directed to Hospice of Southwest Michigan or to a charity of your choice.  “We will miss our beautiful mom and grandma and her fun, adventurous spirit.”  Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, register book and condolences.