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Kathryn Lillie Obituary
HONOR - Kathryn Marie Lillie, 73, of Honor, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at Munson Medical Center. She was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Benzonia, the daughter of Jack and Marie (Rice) Allen.
Kathryn enjoyed attending services at Graceland Church with her sister, Anna Jane. She also enjoyed listening to music, playing bingo and going to the Senior Center in Honor. Most of all, Kathryn loved spending time with her family.
Kathryn is survived by her children, Jean (Walt) Edinger of Honor, Gerry (Ron) Markham of Mesick, Joan (Carl) Milarch of Arcadia, Harold (Connie) Lillie of Interlochen, Linda (Duncan) Ramsay of Benzonia, Karl (Irene) Lillie of Grawn and Dean (Lisa) Lillie of Maple City; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Anna Jane Gray of Frankfort; and three nieces.
On July 9, 1955, in South Bend, Ind., Kathryn married Harold Lillie, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at 2 p.m., at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home in Beulah, where visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Pastor Chester Axline will officiate. Interment will be in the Homestead Township Cemetery in the spring.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Graceland Church.
The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements; www.bennett-barzfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
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Carl & Laura Nespor
January 11, 2006
We are so sorry we could not attend the funeral, we always loved and admired your mother for many many things, I remember how she took care of Gramma Lillie, and her kindness to everyone. with all our love Carl and Laura
Becky Nespor-Satter
January 10, 2006
Jeanne,Jeri,Jo,Mike,Linda,Karl and Dean I wanted so much to be with you today, but do the fact that Dad was in the hospital I was not able to attend. I will alway's remember your mother with fondness. I greatly admire her for raising 7 children while working nights and helping to run the farm. She was always kind, and was a good neighbor to my grandma. My thoughts are with all of you now and in the coming days.
Becky
Mike & Deb Ryan
January 10, 2006
We would like to extend to all of you, our deepest sympathy at this sad time with the loss of your Mom, Kathryn. We know how hard this can be. But remember that you may all see her again in heaven.
God Bless all of you. Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. May the Lord bring you peace and comfort.
Vern and Volli Wright
January 9, 2006
We would like to express our deepest sympathy, kindest wishes and hope that our thoughts can help to comfort you. We remember Kathryn as loving, kind and sweet and the joy she displayed when she talked about her family. You are blessed to call her your Mother, Grandmother, Sister etc and we count it a blessing to have known her. In case you wonder who we are; we are Dave Wright's parents and saw her whenever we visited Dave and Jody. May God be near.
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