Marianne Kelly Obituary

Kelly, Marianne Kathryn 76, of Frankfort, MI, formerly of Chicago, died Wednesday morning on July 1, 2009 at her home. She was born May 16, 1933 the eldest child of Thomas and Mary Boyle. She loved living in northern Michigan where she could feed her many birds and watch the seasons and her children and grandchildren change and grow. She is survived by her loving children that will forever feel blessed to have had the guidance and generosity of an extra ordinary woman. Sharon (Jack) Gray, Brian (Alexandra) Kelly, Debra (Victor) Kelly, Colleen (Andy) Rouse, Louise (John) Kelly, Dan (Anne) Kelly. She will be missed by her many grandchildren, all of whom loved their "Grammy" with all their hearts. She was fun loving, unconventional and they will always have the memory of her playfulness and laughter. Jamie, Carrie, Karen, Erin (Nash), Shawn, Connor, Christopher, Kelly, Keelan, Brendan, Mackenna, Griffin, Emma, Clay and Maggie. She is also survived by two sisters, Marjorie O'Connell and Donna Walsh and multiple loving cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, daughter, Karen, infant son, George, parents and brother, Thomas. Marianne "Grammy" will be deeply missed by all who knew her. "When through one woman more love, goodness, light and truth come into the world. Then that woman's life has had meaning." A service celebrating Marianne's life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at the Jowett Family Funeral Home, 7223 South St., Benzonia. A visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Contributions may be directed to the family. Arrangements by Jowett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Benzonia and Frankfort.