Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kelley, John February 12, 2024 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@concast.net June 7, 2024, 3:04 pm Hasting's Reminder Saturday February 17, 2024 JOHN KELLEY John Kelley, age 74 of Lake Odessa,MI passed away on Monday Feb. 12, 2024 unexpectedly at his home. John was born on December 21, 1949 to John and Dyphine (Helms)Kelley in Charlotte,NC. John proudly served our country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. On January 2, 1970, he married Dorothy Fennema and together they raised two children and enjoyed 55 years of marriage and adventures. John with his wife loved being outside and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and walking on the Jordan Lake trail.When the grandchildren came they became his absolute world.He lived for being with them and teaching them the love of the outdoors. His devotion to his church, family and faith carried him through life. John is survived y his loving wife, Dorothy; children Bonnie (Matt) Dougherty and John (Heidi) Kelley; grandchildren, Cody (Brittany) Dougherty, Aubrey Connors, Bret (Felicia)Dougherty, Bailey (Peter) Leto; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Issac, Lilah and Hudson, Uncle Bill (Marguerite) Kelley, along with many nieces, nephews and too many friends and co-workers to name. A visitation was held Feb.15, 2024. A private graveside service took place in Woodland Memorial Park.The family received friend at Lakewood Church at a luncheon following. In lieu of flowers or donations, take your grandchildren fishing, or for a walk. Additional Comments: Woodland Memorial Park Air Force Vet. Vietnam War File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/k/kelley48018nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.0 Kb