Elaine M. Kitchen, age 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2017. She was born in Almont, MI in the summer of 1930 to the late Robert and Lona Ovens. Along with her parents, Elaine is preceded in death by her brother Douglas Ovens. She will be missed by her beloved husband of 63 years, Richard L. Kitchen and their sons Malcolm (Carolyn) and Don (Stephanie) Kitchen as well as by her granddaughter Alex Kitchen. Elaine was a 1948 graduate of Central High School, a 1950 graduate of Grand Rapids Junior College, a member of Faith Lutheran Church, Eastern Star Chapter 365 and a volunteer with the Grand Rapids Police Department Crime Analysis unit and the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program. She loved spending time with her family. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Please join Elaine's family for Celebration of her life on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 5-7 pm at Reyers North Valley Chapel. Please consider making a memorial contribution in Elaine’s name to The American Kidney Foundation, (260 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504).
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