Roberta “Bobbie” (O’Keefe) Ryan, aged 87, died peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Bobbie was a talented artist and an avid bridge player. She graduated from Catholic Central. She married Bill in 1949. Bobbie was a lifetime parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM). Bobbie is survived by her children, Kathy Inman, Karen Ryan, Kim Ryan, Terri Ryan, Sally (Mark) Chapin, and Bob (Jennifer) Ryan; grandchildren Erin (Todd) Bragg, Clay (Marnee) Inman, Annie (Nathan) Westerhof, and Katie Inman; six great grandchildren; and sister, Amy Kirchhoff. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 1935 Plymouth Rd. SE, Grand Rapids. Rev. Troy Nevins presiding. The family will meet with friends and relatives at the church one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Care Resources – Program of All-inclusive Care for Elderly (PACE), 1471 Grace St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506.
