Barry Allan Kinski

     In loving memory of Barry Allan Kinske, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Barry’s soul left this earth on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the age of 86.
     Barry was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 30, 1940, to Walter A. and Georgia M. (Thompson) Kinske. Barry married the love of his life, Janette Donna Gyde, in 1962, and lived his life in service of her and their two daughters, Catherine and Carolyn.
     Barry was proud of his long career as a Respiratory Therapist at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, where he worked for 25 years, before retiring in 2003. He cherished all of his animal companions over his lifetime with great love and kindness.
     His daughter Carolyn Ann Kinske predeceased him in 2018. Barry is survived by his wife Janette, his daughter Catherine Lynn (Kinske) Querio and Vance Querio; son-in-law Richard Howerton; his grandchildren: Ashley Haydu and Steven Bagwell; Dean Kinske and Ellie Duric; and Claire Querio; along with great-grandchildren: O’Ryan, Aiden, Declan, Marley, Tristan, Isabella, and Aiden, and many dear friends.
     Though no longer with us, he lives on in the hearts, lives, and memories of everyone he touched in his long life. Known for his sense of humor and deep capacity to care of others, he will be missed deeply.
     A gathering to celebrate his life, his kind soul, and loving heart will be held at Storypoint Abbot Park Movie Theatre room, 2nd floor, 6300 Abbot Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. The family will provide a taste of Barry’s favorite foods and we will share together our memories in celebration of his life.
     Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes – Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.