Louis Kiogima

Louis James Kiogima, age 79, walked on and returned to his Creator Friday, September 17, 2021. Louie was a member of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. He was born in Petoskey, MI. to the late Lewis Adams and Evelyn Kiogima. In addition to his parents Louie was preceded in death by his daughter Kelli Kiogima on Nov 14, 2006, and several additional family members. He retired from the GM 36th St plant in Grand Rapids where he worked as a shear and press operator for over 30 yrs. Louie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He enjoyed going to breakfast and lunch at New Beginnings Restaurant in Coopersville, listening to classic country and rock and roll music, colleting toy cars from the 50’s and 60’s and enjoyed watching WWE, American Pickers and Counting Cars. Louie also enjoyed traveling and has visited many states including Hawaii, Tennessee, Florida, The Bahamas and Cozumel Mexico. Louie is survived by his wife of 47 yrs. Janice (Hintz) Kiogima; children Christina (Thomas) Branham, Calvin Kiogima, Jayson Kiogima, Nadja Kiogima and Elliana Kiogima; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Liz (Gerald) Chingwa, Susan Swadling; brother, Lewis (Melanie) Adams; special nephews Charles Westrick and James (Nina) Westrick, great nephews SSG. John (Marie) Chandler and James Louis (Tara) Westrick , many additional nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 25, 2021 at the Throop Funeral Home, 214 Church St., Coopersville, MI 49404 with visitation Saturday one hour prior to the service from 10 – 11 A.M. Following the service a luncheon will be held at the Coopersville VFW Post 5598, 511 68th Ave N, Coopersville, MI 49404. Burial will take place following the luncheon  next to his daughter in Ottawa Center Cemetery. The family wishes to extend a thank you to N. Ottawa Hospice and Brenda for the care they gave to Louie. Memorial donations may be made to Camp Henry 5575 S Gordon Ave, Newaygo, MI 49337 for camper scholarships.  An online guestbook may be signed at www.throopfh.com

Throop Funeral Home, Coopersville 616-837-8161