Nov. 19, 1948 — April 21, 2019

Published 7:23 am Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Roxie A. (Good) Kline, 70, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Sunday April 21, 2019, in Riverridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Roxie was born on Nov. 19, 1948, in Plymouth, Indiana, to the late Robert R. and Wanda Alice (Green).

On Jan. 22, 1965, Roxie married Frederick Kline Sr., and he passed away Sept. 15, 2018.

Roxie A. (Good) Kline

Roxie is survived by her daughter, Brandy (Dennis) Lowrance, of Buchanan; sons, Fred (Stacey) Kline, of Niles, and Larry Kline, of Buchanan; grandchildren, Zachary (Britani) Kline, of Niles, Cody (Meghan) Kline, of Dowagiac, Kayla Lowrance, of South Bend, Dakota Lowrance, of Buchanan, and Jake LaLone, of Niles; two great-grandchildren that Roxie treasured, Christopher Hendryx, of Buchanan and Ezra Kline, of Niles; and another great-grandchild is on the way; brothers, Tim (Sue) Good, of LaPaz, Indiana, and Matt (Susan) Good, of Lakeville, Indiana; and sisters, Jennifer (Ed) Leary, of Plymouth, Indiana; and Julie Hyche, of Plymouth, Indiana.

Roxie enjoyed sewing and spoiled her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews with handmade Halloween costumes and special event attire. She was a bus driver for Buchanan Community Schools for 24 years. She was a Girl Scout leader for 11 years. Union President for Buchanan Community Schools bus drivers, custodians and aides. She also served as the lead negotiator for bus drivers and custodians in several school districts in Berrien County. She served recently as secretary of the Pokagon United Methodist Women’s group.

A funeral service will be celebrated at noon on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Pokagon United Methodist Church, 31393 Kansas St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 where family and friends may gather two hours prior to the service. Pastor Bill Walters will be the Minister officiating the Service. Burial will take place at a later date in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan. Halbritter Wickens Funeral Home 615 E. Main St., Niles is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to Pokagon United Methodist Church.

Condolences for the family may be made at halbritterwickens.com.