Patricia Alice Kowalczyk, age 85, of Alto, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Sr.; her grandsons, Brian S. Lett, Matthew Brookens; two sisters: Phyllis Tyler and Marguerite Kauffman.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Nancy (Mark) Brookens; sons:  John (Karen) Kowalczyk, Robert (Stacy) Kowalczyk; grandchildren: Craig Lett, Nicholas Brookens, Jamie Lett, Tammy (Jesse) Kowalczyk-Smith, Brandie Kowalczyk, Josh Kowalczyk, Amanda (Rudy) Sepetjian, Alysia Kowalczyk; many great grandchildren; special niece, Bonnie Fisher; many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. Mark Lipscomb officiating.  Interment Bowne Center Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home and also one hour prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Paws with a Cause or Faith Hospice.