Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kenny, James "Jim" David September 15, 2026
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Greenville Daily News-.Sat.September 19, 2026

Excerpts from Greenville Obituary

JAMES D."JIM" KENNY

Died September 15, 2026-age 83, of Greenville, MI, formerly of Belding,MI at 
Corewell Health-Greenville Hospital.
Born February 5, 1943, son of Foster & Helen (Foltz) Kenny in Grand Rapids,MI.
Married the love of his life, Marian Lynn Rasmussen on May 28, 1966, in 
Greenville.
Together they raised two daughters & shared in the enjoyment of car shows & 
Classic automobiles, NASCAR, traveling, taking in & caring for countless cats,& 
feeding the animals, especially the deer in his back yard.
Jim worked as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance & delighted in restoring 
and collecting classic cars & trucks, attended car shows & races throughout the 
state & the country.
Jim was blessed with additional 42 years of life when his sister, Pat, donated 
her own kidney for his transplant in 1943, he & his family were always grateful 
for that sacrifice.
Preceded death by his wife, Marian L.Kenny on March 1, 2016, his parents and a 
step-father, Charles Selleck, a brother Bob Kenny, two sisters, Dorothy Bennett 
& Marjorie Orr, siblings-in-law, Betty & Fred Mann of Greenville & grand-
daughter Ashlee Sweetland.
Surviving are his daughters, Kris & Brian Nylaan DDS of Grand Rapids and Patty & 
Dan Sweetland of Gowen; granddaughter,Molly & Michael Murphy, two great-grand 
children, Bradley Murphy & Elizabeth Murphy, two sisters,Josephine Brown & 
Patricia Currigan, siblings-in-law Bob & Mary Rasmussen & Marie & Pete Hansen, 
several step-sisters & step-brothers & their families, many nieces, nephews & 
dear friends.
Visitation from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Christiansen's 
Michigan Cremation & Funeral Home, 511 S. Franklin St, Greenville.
Immediately following the visitation, Jim will lead one final classic car cruise 
to S. Sidney Cemetery, where committal services, officiated by the Rev. David 
E.Hansen.Jr. will take place next to his dear wife, Marian.
Envelopes for memorial contributions to either the National Kidney Foundation of 
Michigan (https://nkm.org/ways-to-give/donate-now/) or Second Chance Cats of 
West Michigan (https://sccatswm.org/donate/)
To share a memory, please visit www.MichiganCremation.com 

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