Irving L. Killinger

Irving “Kelly” Levi Killinger, 76, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. Kelly has been a resident of West Branch his whole life. Kelly was an active member of the community, he had helped many people throughout the years whether it be welding or just lending a hand. He was a contract welder for Marathon Oil Company and owned Kelly & Son Welding. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, the Eagles, and the American Legion Post #103 of West Branch. Kelly loved fast pitch softball and golf. He volunteered as an umpire for the local little league and was awarded little league volunteer of the year in 2006. Most of all Kelly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Kelly is survived by his wife Maggie Killinger of West Branch, his children Debra Kennedy, Terry (Susan) Killinger, Jim (Paula) Killinger, and Timothy (Christina Mathe) Killinger all of West Branch. He has 13 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Two brothers Vernon (Cora) Killinger of West Branch, and Melvin (Diane) Killinger of Rose City; 4 sisters Etheline Awery of West Branch, Dorothy Bigalow of Belaire, Jane Bangart of Clare and Yvonne Delmonte of West Branch. He is preceded in death by 2 brothers Orville, and Harley Killinger. Visitation for Kelly will be held Monday, October, 11, 2010 from 5-9PM and Tuesday, October 12, 2010 from 12-9PM at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. His funeral will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 1:30PM at the funeral home. Father Patrick Maher will officiate. Memorial Contributions can be made to the family.