Joseph Dean "Joe" Kinney

1941 - 2025

Lakeview-Joseph "Joe" Dean Kinney, age 83, of Trufant passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to be reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Donna for her birthday. He was born in Ithaca on August 27, 1941, the son of Herman and Louise (Barnes) Kinney. Joe was raised in Ithaca until the family moved to Morley where he attended school. He graduated from Morley Stanwood Public Schools with the Class of 1959 and continued his education at Ferris State University. Joe served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1961-1965. He married the love of his life, Donna Marie Pierce in Morley on September 3, 1967. They spent 57 years together building a life and raising their family until her passing in February. Joe was employed by EMS Weeks as a salesman of industrial electronics in Greenville and Grand Rapids for over 20 years. He was a faithful member of the Heritage United Methodist Church and the UMC Men's Group in Pierson. Joe enjoyed attending woodworking, gardening, and taking care of his lawn that looked over Muskellunge Lake. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a good man all around.
A special thank you goes to Nurse Teresa for the kindness and compassionate care that she provided both Joe and Donna since October.
Joe is survived by his children, David (Karen) Kinney of Harbor Beach, Dana (Charles) Lowe of Greenville; granddaughter, Hannah Kinney (Brendan); bonus grandsons, Lee Jensen (Diane), Ben Jensen (Autumn); special family friend, Cassiopia Rice. sisters, Phyllis, Delores, Mary, Janet and their families.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; and his parents, Herman and Louise.
A celebration of Joe and Donna's lives will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Heritage United Methodist Church in Pierson with Pastor Mark Mitchell officiating. The family will greet guests from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment will take place in the Lakeview Cemetery later in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers please consider making contributions to The Montcalm County Animal Shelter or Heritage UMC Pastor's Discretionary fund that goes to help those in need.
Donna also wishes everyone to consider becoming an organ donor and let their families know. An organ donor made it possible for her to live another 16 years and see her children and grandchildren reach great milestones in their lives.