Joseph Robert Kibbey

Joseph Kibbey, age 78, of Grand Rapids, Passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. After he returned from the military, Joe worked for Bissell for over 40 years. Joe enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting, along with anything that involved being outdoors. Above all Joe loved his family more than anything. He worked hard to provide for them and he was always passionate for anything his grandchildren were passionate about. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stan and Josephine Kibbey; wife, Terry Kibbey; son, Jeffrey Holtzlander; and his sister, Betty Marston. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Denise Mattson, Rick Kibbey; grandchildren, Jacob Holtzlander, Alyssa Holtzlander, Kyle Mattson, Gaige Kibbey; great granddaughter, Keegan Butler; siblings, Austin “Chub” Marston, Ted (Jan) Borrello, Tom (Nancy) Borrello; special friend, Marv Loftquist; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family would also like to thank his great neighbors Herb (Rosemary) Wilkinson, and Richard (Kolleen) Frazine for all of the help they had shown Joe. Memorial services will be held Friday 11 am at MKD Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont, with Rev. Bruce Wilson officiating. Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday from 6-8 pm and an hour prior to the service from 10-11 am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association.