Natalie N. Kelsh's Obituary
Big Rapids - Natalie N. Kelsh, 90, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, at Meceola Currie Comfort Home.
She was born November 26, 1932, in Creighton, NE, the daughter of George and Frances (Lambright) Nicholaisen. As a young woman, she met George L. Kelsh at a church function, and they were married on August 16, 1950. In 1963, they moved to Rodney after George accepted a teaching position at Ferris State College.
Natalie adored her family, raising her 6 children to learn proper etiquette and manners. She was a 4-H leader for many years, enjoying crafts and sewing. Natalie loved her garden, canning the fruits of her labors, and was always making meals for family and friends. She had a wonderful voice, loved to sing and dance, and her laugh would make one smile.
Natalie was also a longtime active member of St. Mary/St. Paul Catholic Parish.
Her husband George preceded Natalie in death on Feb. 8, 2002. She is survived by her children, Kathleen "Kit" (Mark) Brenner of Muskegon, Frances Kelsh of Greenville, SC, Maureen (Mike) Baldwin of Greenville, SC, Patricia (David) Parcheta of Lake Zurich, IL, and Daniel (Mercy) Kelsh of Ostego; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Natalie was also preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, G. Laurence "Larry" and Teri- Lyn Kelsh, infant son Kevin, her brother George Nicholaisen Jr., and sister Joyce Turk.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Father Jegar Fickel as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Natalie's family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with the Rosary Service at 7:00. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for Meceola Currie Comfort Home or Spectrum Health Hospice. Share a memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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