Laura Kathleen (Hamilton) Fisk age 88, of Sand Lake, died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 14, 1937 in Midland, MI. She was adopted and raised by Roy and Tressa (Woodmansee) Hamilton at two years old. Kathy played the drums in band and was a majorette. She graduated from Kent City High School in 1956. Kathy and Ross enjoyed spending time on their property in Grand Marais. She enjoyed many different crafts and traveling. Kathy will be deeply missed by her family.
Surviving are her children, Shellie Chilcote, Brent (Kati) Fisk, Jack (Kacie) Fisk, Jill (Dan) Singleton; grandchildren, Stephanie (Derek) Kohler, Chase Chilcote, Josh (Kelli) Singleton, Clint (Chaille) Chilcote, Brandon Fisk, Sarah (Chris) Georgiades, Natalee (Ryan) Hodges, Laura (Cody) McCarthy, Ashley (Dustin) Hoppe, Noelle (Chris) Fisk, Jake (Elizabeth) Fisk, Cole (Madeline) Chilcote, Melanie (Ray) Bordeaux, Mady McAlvey; 17 great grandchildren; siblings, Dora Polega, Ann Boerma, Douglas (Diane) Fisk; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ross; daughters, Nadine and Denise Fisk; son-in-law, Timothy Chilcote; brothers, Larry (Helena) Coates, Harlo (May) Hamilton; siblings-in-law, Mary (Kenneth) French, Norma (Robert) Rhymer, Lyle (Rhea) Fisk, Cecil (Wannetta) Fisk, Rose (Kenneth) Bergman.
The family will greet friends 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, September 11, 2025 at K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Friday, September 12 at Huggard Bible Church, 8860 21 Mile Rd. Sand Lake with visitation at 10:00 am. Pastor Jonathan Clear officiating. Interment Solon Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Kathy’s name may be made to Gentiva Hospice.
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13603 Northland Dr., NE P. O. Box 389, Cedar Springs, MI 49319


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