Kimlin, Kenneth W. Doc Ypsilanti Twp, MI Age 74, passed away Friday, April 8, 2005, following an extended illness, with his family at his side.

He was born March 30, 1931 in Gaastra, MI, the son of Ruel and Phyllis (LeClair) Kimlin. He was a 1949 graduate of Roosevelt High School, Ypsilanti. He served honorably in the U.S. Army.

On June 6, 1959, he married JoAnn Heiden and she survives. Mr. Kimlin was employed by Ford Motor Com pany, Rawsonville Plant for 35 years, retiring in 1990. He was a former member of St. Alexis Catholic Church. He loved to fish and hunt, and was an avid sports fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother Phyllis Spears of Ann Arbor; four children, Linda (James) Meyer of Brooklyn, MI, Wayne Kimlin, Ronald (Kimberly) Kimlin, and Susie (Robert) Wade all of Ypsilanti; six grandchildren, Brandy (Reid), Chris, Kyle, Douglas, Jacob and Jaime; two brothers, Jerry (Nell) Kimlin and Bill Kimlin; one sister, Nancy (James) Roberts; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral mass will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 12 at Holy Trinity Student Chapel. Cremation will follow. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-9:00 p.m. Monday at STARK FUNERAL SERVICE Moore Memorial Chapel and at the church from 10 A.M. Tuesday until time of service.