Mary Ellen (Donovan) Coykendall, born January 2, 1944, of Wyoming, Michigan, passed away at home on Monday, March 21, 2022, with her loving family by her side. She was a graduate of Marywood Academy and attended Davenport College. Mary worked for Grand Valley Gynecologist for 40 years.
She will lovingly be remembered by her daughter, Erin Bursley; grandchildren, Steven (Amanda) Bursley, Jason Bursley, Zachary Bursley, Elizabeth Bursley; great-grandsons, Benjamin and Evan Bursley; sister-in-law, Jan Donovan; nephew, Mike (Andrea) Donovan; niece, Stephanie Donovan; great-nephew, Brycen Donovan; brother-in-law, Richard (Ruth) Coykendall; step-children, Denise, Robert, and Raymond Coykendall; and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Coykendall; her parents, Willard A. and Thelma Donovan; and brothers, Willard P. and David Donovan.
It was her wish to be cremated and buried with her loving husband at Chapel Hill Cemetery. She will be dearly missed and loved by her family and friends. A private service will be held, but memories and messages are welcome in the online guestbook.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006.
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