June M. Culp, age 91, Cape Coral, FL, formerly of Constantine, passed away April 8, 2018 at her home. She was born October 12, 1926 in Kalamazoo a daughter of Neil and Florence (Taylor) Locey. June attended school in Mendon. On November 8, 1943 she married Kenneth Culp in Mendon.
June spent years traveling with Ken while he was in the Navy, then for the union. They enjoyed dancing and being part of the community. She was an active member of the Constantine Home Extension and Garden Club for many years, even having a large booth at the fair each year. June worked in assembly at Kirsch and spent countless hours volunteering at Constantine Schools with her children. She then took a position as a teacher's aide which she did for eight years. She enjoyed decorating each year for Christmas, often enlisting the help of her kids and grandkids. She could usually be found in her quilted jackets working on crafts or setting up for garage sales. June and Ken began wintering in Florida 1980 where she would eventually decide to stay and enjoy the warmth. June loved her family more than anything, delighted with each new addition.
Surviving are her sons Kenneth (Andrea) Culp Jr., Cape Coral, FL, Patrick (Patricia) Culp, Sturgis, Michael (Vanessa) Culp, Constantine, daughters Sue Regtuyt, Cape Coral, FL, and Cindy Schrock, Three Rivers, 17 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren.
June was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ken on November 4, 1992, grandsons Jeff Culp and Jared Culp, granddaughter Cassie Schrock, great grandson Mason Kampars, son in law Elbert Regtuyt and sisters Betty Little and Dorothy Lyons.
Relatives and friends will be received Friday from 5 – 7 pm at Eley Funeral Home in Constantine. Religious services will be held 11 am Saturday at Constantine United Methodist Church with Pastor Tiffany Newsom, officiating. Interment will be in Constantine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Constantine Food Pantry or Methodist Church Kitchen.
The family would like to give special thanks to Josie for all the years of loving care she gave to June. They would also like to thank Hospice for all they have done.