Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly, aged 83 of Grand Rapids, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Frank Kiliszewski; wife, Shirley; brothers, Daniel and Vincent Kiliszewski; and brother-in-law, Jack Horter. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Kristina (Kelly) and Ken Lorincz, MaryBeth (Kelly) and Mark Bowen, Teresa (Kelly) and David Nord; 10 grandchildren, Katie, Courtney, Casey, Samantha, Brittany, Krystal, Sabrina, Alana, Ashley, Audrey; brothers and sisters, Patricia Horter, Kenneth and MaryAnn Kelly, Gerry and Patricia Kiliszewski, Johnny and Susie Kiliszewski, Richard and Barb Kiliszewski, Sharon and Mike Dykstra, Jackie Kiliszewski, Julie Kiliszewski; and many nieces and nephews. Robert proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Kendall School of Design graduate and spent most of his life as a Commercial Artist. Robert retired from Wolverine Worldwide in Rockford, MI. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 1213 52^nd Street SE, Kentwood. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood on Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm with a rosary at 7:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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July 23, 2015

I am a classmate of Bob, and really missed him at our 65th Class Reunion in June. He will really be missed by his loving family and friends! I am so sorry for your loss! Hold on to those many fond memories! Mary (Slowinski) Rolf

- Mary (Slowinski) Rolf

July 22, 2015

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I was very fortunate to work with Bob for many years at Wolverine. He was such a professional, generous with his time and talents. I treasure time spent with Bob along with his sense of humor and a heart of gold. I learned so much from Bob and am grateful for the wisdom about life that he passed along. Our deepest sympathies to Mary Beth and his entire family. His light will continue to travel within all of the lives he touched. - Kelly Blank

- Kelly Blank and J Schwanke

July 22, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about your Father. You are all in our prayers and thoughts always.

- Jan & Dan Erskine

July 19, 2015

Losing someone is never easy. And we know that it is not the purpose of God for us. Jehovah God wants us to live happily in Paradise earth forever. So like what He gave for Adam and Eve. Unexpectedly, they committed sin and that sin resulted to death. We, offspring of our forefather inherited the result-death. Rom 5:12 Still, our lovingly father gave us hope to restore His purpose. He sent His Son-Jesus Christ that whoever put faith in him will have everlasting life. How is that being possible? What about hope for our loved ones who have died? Do they have hope to live in a Paradise earth too? Can we meet them again? Visit the link for some information. [url=http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-the-resurrection/]http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/questions/what-is-the-resurrection/[/url]

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