This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DRAKE, AHLBERG, REED, KELLY, ALLEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1684 Message Board Post: Roberta K. "Bobbie" DRAKE - Shelbyville, Bobbie's life began September 29, 1945 in Plainwell. She grew up in the Martin area and graduated from Martin High School in 1963. Bobbie worked for the former Kelvinator Corp. for 21 years. During that time she married Glenn M. DRAKE August 31, 1973 in Martin. Several years later Bobbie went to work for Hastings Mfg. Co. where she was currently employed. Her greatest joy was in her family as well as feeding the wild birds near her home. Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband December 19, 1995 as well as her parents Robert L. and Thelma B. (REED) AHLBERG. Members of her family include her children and spouses Mike and Ronda KELLY of Shelbyville, Rob and Dawn KELLY of Delton, Tracy KELLY of Shelbyville, stepchildren; G. John DRAKE of Grand Rapids, Joe and Lisa DRAKE of Alto, 6 grandchildren, her sister Joyce ALLEN of Shelbyville and several nieces and nephews. Bobbie died suddenly Sunday December 21, 1997 in Plainwell. Fri! ends may spend time with her family Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rupert, Durham, Marshall & Gren Funeral Home Plainwell Chapel where a Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. Rev. William Bills speaking. Bobbie will be buried next to her husband at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Should friends desire they may make memorial donations in Bobbie's memory to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Friends are encouraged to share a memory with the family at the chapel or online at www.rdmg.com. undated Kalamazoo Gazette (submitted by a volunteer, no family connection)