Joseph Kelsey

Mr. Joseph Kelsey, age 71, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2008 in Manistee, MI. Mr. Kelsey was born July 20, 1937 to John and Nancy (Peters) Kelsey in Hart. Joe has been a resident of Muskegon since he married his beautiful wife, Carol Carey, in 1965. Joe was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the 4 Seasons Kateri Circle and a proud member of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. Joe was a full blood Indian with reservation status and one of the last fluent speakers of the Ottawa language. He is survived by his wife, Carol; 2 wonderful children, Brenda (Bruce) and Joseph, Jr., grandchildren, Angela (John Mahoney) and Jessica; brothers, Gregory and Norbert (Yvonne); sisters, Lily (Luis) Rodriguez and Mary; many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Alice and Elaine; and his brothers, Benedict and John, Jr. A MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 11:00 AM Monday, August 25, 2008 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Ronald F. Schneider presiding. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Sunday at The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue 231 726-5210 with the Rosary being prayed at 5:00 PM. Interment will take place in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Joe's family.