Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Blakely, Kelly August 9, 2026
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Patricia Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net September 8, 2026, 6:08 pm

Hastings Reminder - Saturday August 15, 2026

KELLY BLAKELY, age 70, passed away on August 9, 2026. Born December 30, 1955, 
Kelly was the son of Clare and Joy Blakely and was raised in Lake Odessa,MI.
 
For more than 40 years, Kelly built a steady and admirable career as a sales 
representative for Nabisco Foods.Through decades of dedicated work, he earned 
the respect of those who knew him-approaching each day with reliability, good 
humor, and the kind of down-to-earth determination that quietly leaves a lasting 
mark.
Kelly was deeply devoted to his family. He is survived by his children, Jessica 
Blakely, Joshua Blakely, and Jacob Blakely; and by his grandchildren, Olivia and 
Rem. He is also survived by his siblings, Randall Blakely, and Carol (Mark) 
Gates, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clare and Joy Blakely; his brother 
Bruce Blakely; his sister, Gay Blakely-Thelen; and his sister-in-law, Shirley 
Balkely.
A natural companion to many, Kelly carried an open hearted ease that made others 
feel immediately welcome-someone for whom friendship was never in short supply, 
because he treated people as though they already belonged. That warmth, paired 
with a spirited sense of fun and a readiness for the next outing, shaped the way 
hewill be remembered.
Kelly loved sports of any kind, and golf was his lifelong passion. He especially 
cherished the many years of guy trips to Myrtle Beach to play-rime marked by 
camaraderie, laughter, and the simple joy of being out on the course.He also 
loved music, especially the Beatles, and was a collector of chime clocks, a 
reflection  of the delight he found in the rhythms and memories that music can 
hold. 
A celebration of life will b held on August 21, 2026 at Koops Funeral Chapel 
from 12 noon until service at 1 pm.
Donations in Kelly's name can be given Lakewood Athletics Association.

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