Kenneth M. "Ken" McCalley

Kenneth M. “Ken” McCalley, of Dowagiac, passed away, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Bronson Commons in Mattawan. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10AM on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Berrien Center Bible Church, 8830 M-140, Berrien Center. Burial will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 5:00PM until 7:00PM at Clark Chapel, 405 Center St, Dowagiac. Memorial contributions in Ken’s name may be made to the Berrien Center Bible Church-Benevolent Fund. Those wishing to leave a condolence online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Ken was born October 21, 1936, in Dowagiac, to Clifford and Ruby (Maness) McCalley. He graduated from Dowagiac High School in 1955. Ken proudly served his country in the United States National Guard from 1953 to 1962. On April 24, 1965, he married the love of his life Lynne Link in Dowagiac. Ken loved the outdoors where he spent time hunting and fly fishing. He enjoyed collecting guns, making his own ammunition and in his spare time visit the firing range. Ken was known as a generous and honest man who do anything for his friends and family. Most of all he loved his family and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Ken is survived by his daughters, Lorie (Dave) Huibregtse, Cheryl McCalley and Cindy (Robert, Jr.) Hernandez; grandchildren Antonio and Alexander Hernandez; siblings, Mary Mae Brackeen, Darlene McCalley and Clifford Allen McCalley; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lynne McCalley; siblings, Marilyn McCalley, Delores Jones and Rosalie Kidman.