Katherine “Reta” Walsh

Katherine “Reta” Walsh, age 89, of Caledonia/Freeport area, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son-in-law: Tony Sturm; sisters and brothers: Barbara Wolf, Marilyn Anthony, Don (Arlene) Winslow, Jim Winslow.  She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Jeri Sturm, Kaye Belson, Janis and Pat Murray, Robert Walsh, Randy and Nancy Walsh, Ronald and Nancee Walsh, Renee and Blair Snow, Richard and Ruth Walsh, Laurie Gibson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Ed and Loretta Winslow; sister: Shirley Teitd; many nieces and nephews.  Reta worked for many years at Stevenson Lawyer.  She loved her cats and watching birds.  Most of all, she was a devoted mother and grandmother.  According to her wishes, cremation has taken place.  A Memorial service will be held 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood, with Rev. David Braak officiating.  Interment Whitneyville Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the funeral home.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Faith Hospice or the Kent County Animal Shelter.