Merilyn A. Kalee

Merilyn (LePard) Kalee, 90, met her savior Jesus on Wednesday April 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; son, David; grandson, Kevin; and sister-in-law, Mary. She was a great mom to her children: Linda (Scott) Kacos, Sue (Ken) Prins, and Doug (Paula) Kalee. She was a fabulous Grammy to Erin (Mike), Lisa (Nick), Lauren (Michael), Shari, Kelsey (Chris), Dan (Rachelle), Amanda (Mike) and Amber (Mike). She was also Great Grammy to Bauer, Calder, Madison, Connor, Giulianna, Max, Azaylea, Janelle, Jolene, Raelynn, Sydney and Stella... with another great grandchild on the way. She also leaves behind her dear brother, Ron (Marianne) LePard; and in-laws, Bob, Judy, Kathy, George and Bob. A private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Her family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff at Rivertown Ridge and Faith Hospice for the wonderful care they took of mom in the last two months. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids, 616-452-3006. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Merilyn A. Kalee, please visit our flower store.