Obituary: Margaret Mary Keith, 87, of Ludington

Margaret Keith

Margaret Mary (Betka) Keith, 87, of Ludington, passed away at home on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Marg was born on February 17, 1938, the daughter of Edward and Ruth (Welbes) Betka. She graduated from St. Simon Catholic School in 1956. Marg worked as a daycare provider for many years and had a flower shop in Scottville. She was a member of St. Simon Catholic Church and was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.

In 1969 Marg married her love, Robert Keith Sr. In their 55 years of marriage, they enjoyed camping and going on cruises together, but Margaret’s biggest passion was her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Robert Keith; daughters, Tamera (Brian) Robb, Barbara Kozminski, Trisha Shafer, and Michelle Rae; son, Ronald (Emily) Kokx; stepchildren, Robert (Nancy) Keith Jr., Mike (Lisa) Keith, and Janice Keith; grandchildren, Jacob (Tori) Lombard, Kendra (Rodney) Canfield, Erik (Noel) Shafer, Melissa (Matt) Ryan, Andrea (Chad) Brouwer, Jordan Robb, Megan (Andrew) Kahn, Chad (Shayna) Argue, and Laura (Brandon) Judd; step-grandchildren, Kevin (Abby) Gordon, Jason (Gavin) Keith, and Rachel Keith; sister, Mary (George) Klepser; brother, Thomas (Gloria) Jabrocki; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Marg was preceded in death by her father, Edward Betka; mother and stepfather, Ruth (Welbes) Jabrocki and Frank Jabrocki; stepson, Jeff Keith; and granddaughter, Jessica Shafer.

A memorial service will be held at St. Simon Roman Catholic Church of Ludington, on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11 a.m., with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com.