Brenner (Heckman), Ardeth (Ardie), 92, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on May 17, 2016 with her family by her side. Ardie was born October 14, 1923 in Dunningville, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late William and Lillian (Mann) Ashley. Ardie graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1941. She worked for Shakespeare Rod and Reel and Hillside Jr. High School in Kalamazoo. She also worked at Perrigo in Allegan, Michigan. Ardie volunteered for Kalamazoo Humane Society and Coover Senior Center. She was a member of the Widow and Widowers in Kalamazoo and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. She enjoyed going out to dinner with her friends for fun and laughs and visiting with them at her home. Ardie is survived by her children: Roger (Madalen) Brenner, Martin Heckman, Marlene Boyle, Deb (Robert) Newbre, Pam (Jim) Sikkema, Pete (Jody) Heckman. Seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; lots of nieces and nephews, along with mom's cat, Pumpkin, whom she adored. Ardie was preceded in death by her two husbands, Martin Heckman and Marvin Brenner; her infant son, Michael Wayne Heckman; her brother, David Ashley; and her sister, Cecile Jacobsen. Friends may meet with the family on Friday, May 20th from 12:-00 - 1:00 pm at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, where the memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Pastor Patrick White officiating. Interment at Brookside Cemetery, Heath Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Humane Society, 4239 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and Reverence Home Health and Hospice, 348 N. Burdick, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.