Katherine May Willey's Obituary
Katherine “Kitty” May Willey, 82, of Napoleon Township, MI, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Kitty’s family and friends will gather from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Clarklake, MI. Her funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Father Bosco will serve as celebrant.
She was born on November 23, 1941, in Mt. Clemens, MI, to Arnold and Magdalene (Fisher) Krantz. Kitty enjoyed life and time with her family and friends. She was involved with T.O.P.S, the Napoleon Morning Exercise Group; and enjoyed traveling with Ollie’s Group. Kitty attended St. Rita’s Catholic Church, where her celebration of life with be held.
Kitty will be missed by her daughter, Maureen (Jim) Gray, her son, Dean (Tammi) Willey; grandchildren, Brian, Nicole, Kyle, Brent, Jennifer, Katie, Jacob and Makayla; several great grandchildren; her sister, Patricia (Grant) McGeachy, her brother, James Krantz; several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2005 and her brother, Charles Krantz.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospicess Health Center of Kentucky or to your local humane society. Please leave a message of comfort for Kitty’s family or sign her guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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