Patricia Kallio

Patricia Kallio, age 80, of Byron Center, passed peacefully into her heavenly home on Thursday, December 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert and son-in-law, Phil Knapp. She will be dearly missed by her children, Christine (Danny) Kent, Randy (Joan) Snyder, Sandy (Kevin) Clisso, Pam (Bill) Lindhout, Tim Lyke, Margie Knapp; brother, Herber (Kathy) Ranta; sister ,Pearl Jones; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; special friend, Patty Williams; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Patricia was a loving, caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Pat developed numerous friendships with her co-workers during her 35 years of service with the Social Security Administration in Grand Rapids. She received numerous service and longevity awards. Pat loved spending time with her family and was proud of her Koala and angel collections. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 am at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 1253 52^nd St. SE, with Fr. Godfrey Onyekwere presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will meet friends and relatives on Wednesday, 5 – 8 pm, at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave. SW, Wyoming and on Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 am at church. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions to Gilda’s Club or Faith Hospice.