Jacquelyn Jean Kolbe, 93, formerly of Walkerville, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026. She was born July 13, 1932, in Elbridge Township, the daughter of Harry and Beatrice (Shafer) Monroe.
Jackie, as most everyone knew her, lived the majority of her life around Walkerville, but also loved to travel the United States. She enjoyed difficult crossword puzzles, and was always ready to play a game of Euchre. An accomplished quilter and crocheter, Jackie was also an excellent baker.
Jackie is survived by: her children, Richard (Marie) Kolbe of Walkerville, Charles Kolbe of White Lake and Susan Kolbe of Savage, Minnesota; granddaughters Kim Kolbe of Kalamazoo, Brenda (Cory) Metcalfe of Osceola, Indiana and Tarie Kolbe of Walker; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jackie was preceded in death by: her parents, Harry and Beatrice; husband, Martin “Mike” Kolbe; brothers, Louis and Harvey Monroe; and sisters, LaVerne Chase and Shirley Hutchins.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Ave., Shelby, Michigan 49455, with Pastor David Pratt officiating. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at Harris Funeral Home. Interment was in West Hesperia Cemetery, 8699 Loop Rd., Hesperia, Michigan 49421. A luncheon was provided at the Hesperia American Legion Post, 4075 S. 198th Ave., Hesperia, Michigan 49421.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.
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