Mary Jannett "Jan" Montgomery

Mary Jannett “Jan” Montgomery, 79, of Bloomingdale, Michigan, passed peacefully in her home on February 3, 2026. She was born on August 2, 1946, in Allegan, Michigan, to the late John Myers and Roberta (Wade) Marcincavage. Jan spent her entire life in Bloomingdale and carried a strong work ethic from an early age. She delivered newspapers from a satchel nearly as big as she was and was preparing full family dinners by the age of ten. Her father, John, proudly bragged to anyone that would listen that she was his “chief cook and bottle washer.” At 15, Jan met the love of her life, Bill Montgomery. They married soon after she graduated high school and built a life rooted in love, family, and devotion. A true matriarch, Jan created a home filled with warmth, good food, and unwavering care. Though she worked various jobs over the years to help support the family, raising her children was always her first priority. Jan was well known in the community for her cake decorating—many Bloomingdale graduates celebrated with one of her creations. Her love of cooking eventually led her to the Bloomingdale Schools kitchen, where she worked her way up to Lead Cook. Feeding people was her passion, whether at work or around her own table. She retired in 2011 at age 64 to continue caring for her mother and her grandchildren. Jan is survived by her children: Steve (Karina) Montgomery, Brian Montgomery, and Beth (Gar) Cook; her grandchildren: Vanessa (Guy), Amber (Geoff), Brandon (Bree), Steve III, Cortnie, and Kylie (Jeremy). She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Montgomery; her parents, John Myers, Roberta Marcincavage, and Joe Marcincavage; her brothers John and Bert Myers; her sister Karen Graham; her grandsons Daulton and William Montgomery; and her great‑granddaughter Ariana Montgomery. Special acknowledgement to her son Brian for his devotion and care The family will meet friends on Saturday, February 7th from 11am until time of funeral service at noon, Pastor Sheila Baker officiating at the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com. Interment will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Wings of Hope Hospice, Allegan.

Mary Jannett "Jan" Montgomery

August 2, 1946 - February 3, 2026