Kathy Ann (Blondeel) Holmes

Kathy Ann Holmes, age 71 of Newaygo, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.  Kathy was born on April 13, 1953 in Fremont, Michigan to Robert & Audrey (VanPatten) Blondeel, Sr.  Kathy was retired from Magna Mirrors in Newaygo, and she enjoyed crafting, painting, and gardening.  On November 23, 1974 she married Sid Holmes and he survives her along with 3 children:  Brook Phillips, Brad (Rachel) Holmes, Becky (Clint) Scott; 5 grandchildren:  Brandon (Amberly) Phillips, Wyatt Phillips, Emma Holmes, Bradley Holmes, Gage Scott; 3 great-grandchildren:  Waylon, Oakley, & Riggin Phillips; 3 sisters:  Gerri Slater, Cheri Kennedy, Penny Frantz; sisters-in-law, Deb Blondeel, Sylvia Bull, & Marie Holmes; and by many nieces & nephews.  Kathy was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Russ Phillips; by her parents, Robert & Audrey Blondeel, Sr.; brothers:  Robert Blondeel, Jr., Ken Blondeel, & Harry Blondeel; and by her brothers-in-law:  John Slater, Brent Frantz, & Michael Holmes.  A celebration of Kathy’s life will begin at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Fremont Moose Lodge #1555, followed by a luncheon & time to visit with the family until 4 PM on Saturday.  Suggested Memorial:  St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  You can sign the online guest book at www.kroeze-wolffis.com.  Arrangements are by Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, Inc. of Fremont.

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