Ruth A. Kelly's Obituary
Ruth A. Kelly, age 76, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. She was born February 6, 1945 in Grand Haven to Clyde and Helen (Jannenga) Kieft. She married Henry “Harry” Kelly on March 14, 1970 in Grand Haven and he preceded her in death on April 6, 2021 after 51 years of marriage.
Ruth was a member at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 Auxiliary. She was a talented knitter, an avid reader, and loved to feed a crowd. Ruth also enjoyed going to the cabin with her family and friends. Ruth worked for over 60 years with her family at Kieft Insurance Agency. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She is lovingly remembered by her three sons: Byron (Donna) Kelly, Ryan (Jill) Kelly and Michael (Rebekah) Kelly; eleven grandchildren: Nathan (Becca) Kelly, Tyler, Emily, Clyde, Rosemary, Penelope, Ginger, Judd, Anabelle, Evelyn and Mason Kelly; brother, Garry (Francine) Kieft; two sisters-in-law, Sharon Dean and Mercedes Kelly; brother-in-law, Thomas (Liz) Kelly; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Helen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 10, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. David Gross as celebrant. Friends may meet the family one hour prior to the funeral at church. Memorials to St. Mary’s School Annual Fund are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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