Old Kent Financial 8-K Old Kent, Fifth Third Sign Agreements for Six Banking Centers

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: March 23, 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 7.         Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(c)	Exhibit:
	99.1	Press Release dated March 23, 2001

Item 9.         Regulation FD Disclosure

                    On March 23, 2001, Old Kent Financial Corporation issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K, which is here incorporated by reference. This information is furnished, not filed.

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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: March 23, 2001	OLD KENT FINANCIAL CORPORATION (Registrant)
	By: /s/ Richard A. McGarrity
	Richard A. McGarrity      Senior Vice President

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EXHIBITINDEX

Exhibit Number	Document
99.1	Press Release dated March 23, 2001

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