Margaret Bilsky Obituary

The world bids farewell to Margaret Bilsky (Grand Rapids, Michigan), departing on February 28, 2025 at the age of 94. Margaret leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Margaret Bilsky to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Abbott and Beryl Abbott; her husband John Paul Bilsky; her daughter Melissa Haynes Bilsky; her siblings, Mary Jane Franklin, Richard Abbott (Dick) and Lawrence Abbott (Larry); her siblings-in-law, Stanley P. Franklin, Doris Abbott and Eleanor Abbott; her niece Kathy DeBarr; her nephew Jim Abbott; and her nephew-in-law Terry DeBarr.

She is survived by: her brother Larry; her children, Larry Bilsky of Cuenca, Patty Rosely (Keith) of Cincinnati and John Bilsky (Moe) of Holland; her grandchildren, Katie Bilsky, Jared Rosely (Darielle), Melissa Rosely Wells (Roy), Meaghan Bilsky (Vincent Reed) and Connor Bilsky; her great grandchildren, Delanie Gulley, Declan Rosely, Denton Rosely, Zoey Cornelius and Xander Bilsky; her nieces and nephews, Tim Franklin (Margaret), Peg Franklin, Julie Abbott, Cyndi Abbott and Rich Abbott (Mary); her great-nieces and great-nephews, Abby Franklin-Bly (Joe), Kate Hickey (Doug), Will Abbott, Ellie Abbott Travis (Ryan) and Tate Abbott; and also, Ezra Franklin-Bly, Leo Franklin-Bly and Mallory Travis.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First Park Congregational Church (10 E Park Pl NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503).

Memorial contributions can be made to the music program at Park Church.