Ina Fockler

Ina May Fockler, age 91, of Elwell, Michigan, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Arbor Grove Assisted Living, Alma, Michigan.

Private Funeral Services were held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Janna Lynn officiating.  Burial was held at Chapel Garden Cemetery, Seville Township, MI.

Ina was born in Pine River Township, on January 21, 1925, the daughter of Leland and Cordelia (Halliwell) Youngs.  Ina married Jasper Fockler on February 11, 1943.  She resided most of her life in Gratiot County, MI.  Ina spent many hours researching family genealogy and wrote books as treasured keepsakes.  She was a member of Lincoln Road United Methodist Church Riverdale, MI.

She is survived by her daughter Janice and Gary Brenner of Riverdale, MI, son Clifton and Marlene Fockler of Riverdale, MI, grandson Randy and Nicole Brenner of Elwell, MI, granddaughter Laurie Wing and Chris Zelinski of Riverdale, MI, grandson Jamie L. and Jamie M. Fockler of Elwell, MI, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandson.  Ina was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant grandson, 3 brothers; Hubert, Howard and Harold Youngs and a sister Cordelia Kimbal.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lincoln Road United Methodist Church, Riverdale, MI.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.