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.