Kenneth “Kenny” R. Matice

Kenneth Robert Matice “Kenny”, age 31 of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He has finally found his peace. He was born January 12, 1986 in Grand Rapids, son of Kenneth N and Pamela (Chero) Matice. Kenny was a genuine man of many talents and a 2004 graduate of Godwin Heights High School. He was a gifted musician, with a passion for drumming in particular and was involved in several bands throughout the years. He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed several hobbies involving tinkering. He had a love for RC racing, building craft models, Nintendo, indoor and outdoor gaming.  He will be greatly missed by his parents, Pam Matice and Ken Matice; his twin sister, Kathy Matice; younger sister, Jill Matice; niece, Sophie Aleman; grandmother, Bonnie Kalkofen; girlfriend, Erika Homkes and Mable the cat; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Friday, February 24at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW. The family will meet relatives and friends Thursday 12 noon-2pm and 7-9pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/Kenny-Matice-funeral-expences.