Alfreda Bechtol Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Alfreda Bechtol (Athens, Michigan), born in Johannesburg, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 92, on May 3, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her significant other Harry "Bud" Bechtol, Jr.; her son Robert "Bob" Bechtol; her sisters, Dorothy O'Rourke, Imogene Haskill, Phyllis Gray and Pearl Kreger; and her sisters-in-law, Dareda Benton and Shirley Bechtol.
She is survived by: her children, Laura "Laurie" (Mark) of Athens and Jim Bechtol of Athens; her grandchildren, Angie Smith (Matt), Missy Feola, Jeff Kelly (Lue), Marty Kelly (Carrie) and Tyler Bechtol (Gina); her great grandchildren, Mia, Gavin, Lilly, Wyatt, Natalie and Taylor; her brothers, Howard Long and Walter Long (Marge) of Johannesburg; and her brothers-in-law, Leroy Bechtol of Battle Creek, Frank Bechtol (Toni) of Battle Creek and Jack Bechtol (Kay) of Battle Creek. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations are suggested to the North Athens Baptist Church, 2020 M Drive South, Athens, MI 49011 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 200 Turwill Lane, Kalamazoo, MI 49006.
