James Adam Kipen, age 48, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 20, 2024. James was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Kipen. He will be remembered by his wife, Kelli Kipen; children Arielle (Jake) Worden, Lexus Russell, Taylor Russell, and John Russell; granddaughter, Montana Norris; father, William Kipen; siblings Melissa (Rich) King, William Kipen Jr., Michelle (Eric) Harnish, Kristina (Scott) Schofield; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends.
James was in the transportation industry for over 20 years. He loved his family, fishing, sitting by the lake, and his beloved dogs Sheba and Sophie.
Visitation with friends and relatives will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024, with Rosary at 7:30 p.m., at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th Street, Dorr, MI 49323. A celebration of James’s life will commence 11 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, with visitation one hour prior, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, Dorr Chapel. Deacon Jeff Ryan will be officiating. In honor of James and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Visitation Catholic Parish Cemetery. The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookdorr.com in their guest book online.
