John F. Dailey

John F. Dailey, age 79, of Caledonia, went home to be with his Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Judy (Post); children: Cheryl and David Northrop, Susan Dailey, Karen and Paul Gipe; grandchildren: Jacqui Northrop, John Northrop (fiancée Emily); sisters: Josie Stone, Joyce Dailey (Rick), Judy (Denny) Morris, Jean Schenk; sisters-in-law: Joyce (Bo) Lemmond, Karen Post; many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Kay; in-laws, August and Ruth Post; 4 brothers-in-law.  John enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing and gardening.  He was active in the Caledonia Village and Township and also Credit Union boards.  He loved to sing, most recently in “The Sounds of Joy.”  John retired from GM-Diesel after more than 30 years.  A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at Peace Church, 6950 Cherry Valley, Middleville.  Interment Lakeside Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday, July 23, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St., Caledonia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund.