Old Kent Financial 8-K Current report

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: January 18, 2001

Old Kent Financial Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)

Michigan
(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation) 0-14591
(Commission
File Number) 38-1986608
(IRS Employer
Identification no.)

111 Lyon Street, N.W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(Address of principal executive offices)
49503
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:  (616) 771-5000

 Item 5. OtherEvents.

On January 18, 2001, Old Kent Financial Corporation issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 7. FinancialStatements,ProFormaFinancialInformation,andExhibits.

(c)	Exhibits:
	99.1	Old Kent Press Release dated January 18, 2001.

SIGNATURE

                    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized .

Dated: January 18, 2001	OLD KENT FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Registrant)
	By: /s/ Albert T. Potas      Albert T. Potas      Senior Vice President

EXHIBITINDEX

Exhibit Number		Document
	99.1	Old Kent Press Release dated January 18, 2001.