Kaye Jean Wilcox

February 27, 1937 - October 30, 2024 (87 years old)

Northport, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Martinson Funeral Home

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Kaye Jean Wilcox

February 27, 1937 - October 30, 2024 (87 years old)

Northport, Michigan

Kaye Jean Wilcox Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kaye Jean Wilcox of Northport, Michigan, born in Traverse City, Michigan, who passed away on October 30, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Leighton and Eleanor Leighton (Drohen); and her husband Don Wilcox. She is survived by: her children, Laurey Richmond (Dan) of Frederick, MD, Lisa Hughes (Kevin) of Cincinnati, OH, Lynelle Wilcox-Irvine (Darin) of Northport, MI and Lee Wilcox (Michele) of Morgantown, WV; her brothers, Galen Leighton (Linda) of Northport, MI and Gary Leighton (Caryn) of Northport, MI; her sister-in-law Vicki Zobisch Cundiff (Roger); her grandchildren, Marc Richmond (Sophie) of Frederick, MD, Cathryn Richmond of Burlington, NJ, Brian Hughes (Steph) of Columbus, OH, Kelsey Hughes of Minneapolis, MN, Alex Thelander of Suttons Bay, MI, Liam Thelander of Suttons Bay, MI, McGuire Irvine (Erica) of Albuquerque, NM, Owen Irvine of Northport, MI, Trevor Wilcox of Morgantown, WV, Alexis Wilcox of Woodbridge, VA and Chase Wilcox of Morgantown, WV; her great grandchild Maeve Leighton Hughes of Columbus, OH; and her cousin Lynda Herkner. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

For those wishing to honor Kaye Jean's memory, please consider a donation Leelanau Township Community Foundation (leelanaufoundation.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Martinson Funeral Home



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103 N Warren St, Northport, MI 49670

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103 N Warren St, Northport, MI 49670

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