Lilly Irene Rinvelt (Ciganik)

Lilly Irene Rinvelt (Ciganik), age 84 of Grand Rapids, went home peacefully on Thursday, June 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rinvelt Sr.; her daughter, Roxanne Zakem. Lilly was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that treasured her family. She was a crossing guard for Grand Rapids Public Schools for more than 50 years, establishing many relationships with families over the years. She was an avid bowler, teaching Junior Bowling at several bowling alleys in Grand Rapids for 40 years. She was a member of the Grand Rapids Bowlers Hall of Fame and was also a WIBC Bowling Board member. Lilly volunteered her time and talents in many ways, including church parish St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Amvets Post #23 where she was Past President, Grand Rapids Home for Veterans, and Grand Rapids Public School Title 1 Committee. She was an avid sports enthusiast, always cheering on her Tigers and Whitecaps. Because of her love of baseball, she worked for the West Michigan Whitecaps. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Rick Rinvelt, John Jr. and Kelly Rinvelt, Linda Noirot and Chuck Rainey; her grandson, Jason, whom she raised and 14 additional grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Jerry and Sharon Ciganik; sister, MaryAnn Bies; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ken and Gayle Rinvelt, Karen Ciganik; several loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives and friends may meet the family Saturday, June 30, 2018, from 4-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming where a Rosary will be held at 7pm. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 1, 2018, from 3-6pm at Clique Lanes, 533 Stocking NW, Grand Rapids.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

 

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August 25, 2021 9:22am
I just seen this! OMG, I so loved Lilly. She was one awesome women. Condolences to her family, I know you all loved her so much.

- Mary Jackson (Wiggins)

June 25, 2018 6:14pm
My condolences to Ms. Lilly's family. Many happy memories of her be with you all. And I hope that these promises from Jehovah God will help you to endure. “Do not be anxious….but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7; Isaiah 25:8 NWT.

- Mich E

June 25, 2018 5:03pm
Linda and all I am so sorry for your lost. She was definitely a wonderful woman.

- Mona Wheaton-Beute

June 25, 2018 9:14am
So sorry to hear about Aunt Lilly's passing. I thought she was the energizer bunny and would be with here forever. I am your cousin, John and Mary Jane Ciganik were my parents. It's always hard to loose a parent, my thoughts and prayers are with you and I know you have so many good memories of your mom. She was an active woman and lived a life. Good for her. What more can we ask for?

- Marie Swann

June 22, 2018 9:51am
Rick, John & Linda, I am so very sorry at the sudden passing of your Mom. She was such a wonderful lady. I remember so many great things through the years on Fox street. She was always there for so many people. Your Mom and mine were great friends throughout the years, She was a great friend to her. She got my Mom to get her driver's license and how to bowl. She had many great years doing that with your Mom. They talked through the years always reminiscing about their lives together as friends and neighbors. I pray for comfort during this most difficult time. May God keep you close at this time of sorrow~

- Cindy Schell-Clark




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