Kevin Joseph Hanrahan Sr.

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Kevin Joseph Hanrahan Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. He was born in the spring of 1936 in Grand Rapids, MI, to William and Signa Hanrahan who along with his brothers Bill, John, and Mike Hanrahan and twin sister Colleen Petroski preceded him in death. Kevin will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara, their 6 children Tim (Angie), Patrick, Kevin Jr. (Bailey), Kim, Tammy (Mike) Bylsma, and Kelly (Jason) Sweezer. He will also be lovingly remembered by his 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, sister Annetta VanBlooys, many nieces and nephews as well as his very dear and special friends Sally Schoen and Brian Butler. Kevin was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be missed by many. Kevin had many passions and hobbies, such as wood carving, coaching little league football and baseball, and spending time with his family. He loved playing football; he played in high school for Catholic Central and continued on to play in the Junior College Rose Bowl. Kevin proudly served in the United States Army as a weapons infantryman. Kevin was also a dedicated employee of Steelcase Inc. for 32 years until his retirement. He and Barbara have been attending St. Jude Catholic Church for over 50 years. A Mass of Christian Burial has been scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11am with Fr. Tom Page officiating. Kevin’s family will be receiving friends at Reyers North Valley Chapel on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 5-8pm, with the rosary being prayed at 7:30pm. An additional hour of visitation will be held prior to the mass at church beginning at 10am. Please consider a memorial contribution in Kevin’s name to the American Cancer Society (129 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508).