In Memory

Charlene Thies (Kelley)

Charlene Thies (Kelley)

Charlene L. "Char" Kelley, age 65, of Hillsdale, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born September 30, 1948 in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Hurn) Thies. Char married Larry Kelley on April 3, 1990 and he survives in Hillsdale. Char was employed as a nurse for many years. She was the founding member of the Old Crows Crocheting Group in Hillsdale. In addition to her husband, Larry, Char is survived by a daughter, Kimberly Ann Goetterman and Jack Henry of Pittsford; two sons, Dale (Amanda) Emmons of Russellville, Kentucky and Robert (Tammy) Deuchene of Montpelier, Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Char was preceded in death by her parents. There will be no funeral services or calling hours at this time for Char Kelley. Memorial services will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.