Phyllis M. (Horton) Lapekes, age 88, of Alto, MI, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2023.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and going to many of their activities and sport events.  She was a member of the Red Hat’s group and Golden G’s at Godwin Heights High School.  Phyllis was an artist and enjoyed painting and traveling to many places around the United States and Europe.  She retired from Steelcase after many years of faithful service.  Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Velma Horton; siblings, Helen Boots, Raymond Horton, Edith Schwander, Howard Horton, Mick Andrews, Ralph Horton.  Lovingly remembering Phyllis are her children, Craig A. Volk, Melanie A. Leroux, Laurie K. Moose; grandchildren, Craig, Jacob, Jaron, Brandon, and Jessie Volk, Kim (Vince) Anderson, Julee Leroux, Joe (Jennifer) Leroux, Theresa (Terry) Chrisman, Dan Dosenberry, Russell Moose Jr., Lindsay Berger; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine DeRuiter, Chic Sonner; many special nieces and nephews.  The service will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 18, at Banner of Christ Church, 1111 68th St. SW, Byron Center, 49315, with a one hour visitation prior from 11 AM – 12 Noon, Pastor Mike Caley will officiate.  Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Michele's Rescue or Banner of Christ Church, or Unleashed Love Pet Rescue.