Obituary of Kaneko Carpenter

Kaneko "Amy" Carpenter, 78, of Niles passed away at her home on Monday, May 24, 2010 with her family by her side. Amy was born on February 8, 1932, in Sendai, Japan, to the late Toshio and Kyo Kikuchi. She was one of 5 children in the Kikuchi household. During World War II Amy met Carl E. Carpenter in Japan. The two were wed on December 14, 1952. Carl and Amy moved to the United States and together they had 3 wonderful daughters. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Carl. She is survived by her daughters Jaye (Donald) Raabe of Niles, Paula (Brian Rank) Carpenter of Dowagiac, Gail (Robert Hojara) Johnson of Niles, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A memorial luncheon will be held on Sunday, June 6th at the Niles Community Park, formerly the Order of the Odd Fellows, from 12-4pm. The park is located at 1505 Bond Street in Niles. The family will be holding a private graveside service at the Smith's Chapel Cemetery where Amy will be laid to rest next to her husband. Donations may be made in Amy's name to Hospice at Home, Inc. at 4017 Chamberlain Road in Buchanan.