She was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Kelly, her brothers Anthony, John and Peter Van Ess, and her sisters Sarah Edge, Dena Frisbie, and Nell Kuzma. She is survived by her daughters Bonnie (Edward) Hillary and Susan (Richard) Fink; grandchildren Greg (Rosa) Hillary, Joan Hillary and fiancé Chad Tubergen, Emily (Richard) Moen, Chris (Michele) Fink; great- grandsons Alex Hillary, Seth and Dylan Moen, and Austin Fink; sister Gertrude Bergman; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m. Friday April, 15, 2016 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Baldwin, Jenison, MI with Fr. Ron Hutchinson, celebrant. The family will receive relatives and friends one hour prior to mass at church.
Memorial contributions in Marie’s name may be made to the Christian Rest Home, 1000 Edison Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
Memories and messages may be left for the family in their online guest book at www.cookcares.com.