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James Leon Kiliszewski

Grand Rapids, Michigan

1937 - 2022

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Kiliszewski, James James Leon Kiliszewski (Jim Kelly) peacefully passed away surrounded by his children Tuesday February 8, 2022. Jim was born on July 17, 1937 to Theodore and Laura Kiliszewski. When he was 17 years old, he joined the U.S. Navy and served overseas during the Korean War. Jim...

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Has it really been 4 years since I last you? 4 years since you left us to go to a much better place, and be reunited with all of your family and friends who had gone before you. I miss you so much! I often wish my phone would ring, just to hear your voice again. RIP dad. You are greatly missed. Until we meet again, sending all my love. Love, Mari

Dad, I can hardly believe that it has been a whole year since you left us. I still wait for my phone to ring, to hear you say, "Where have you been?" And in return, I would say, Right here, where have you been? And then most times you would tell me a story of something that happened there in the home. Even though I sat and held your hand as you left us, I still can not believe you are gone. I miss you each and every day. But, I am comforted knowing you are no longer confused or in pain. I...

My Dad was in The Korean War, told a lot of Stories ! Thank You for your Service, I Salute You Sir ! R.I.P. Sue Willard

Dad, I'm still finding it hard to believe you are gone. I miss you so much already. These past few years I had the privilege of spending a lot of time with you. I am so thankful for the time we shared. I loved hearing your stories of when you were young and living on the farm, and your life in the Navy. You had so many friends in Grand Rapids and Newaygo and I got to meet many of them. Each had so many memories of their friendship with you. From fishing to boating. They all would tell me...