Oct. 10, 1942 — May 31, 2015

Eva Irene Boyce, 72, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph.

Eva was born on Oct. 10, 1942, to the late Edward and Marjorie Stillwell. Edward passed away in WWII when Eva was two, her mother then remarried O. Perry Mann who adopted and raised her.

She is survived by her children, Pamela (Cecil) Kelley of Hermosa, South Dakota, Duane (Mary) McPhail of Dowagiac, Laurie Leah Rundell of Saginaw, Michigan, Steven McPhail of Saginaw, Michigan and Lisa Lefter of Dowagiac, Michigan; brothers, Bill (Sue), Harley (Sue), Don (Jan) and Kevin Mann; 14 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place per her wishes. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.