Birth date: Aug 13, 1935 Death date: Jan 17, 2026
Kay Frances Norgaard (Thomas), 90, from Manchester, MI, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. Kay’s family and friends will gather from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Eineder Funeral Home, 207 E Duncan St, in Read Obituary
Being six years younger, I was the annoying sister who got to do/where ever she went per our mother! Pretty sure it is not Kay's favorite memory of me!!!
Every one was inclusive per Kay! She welcomed everyone!
I visualized her reuniting with Clark, Kyle and the little girl that she loved but didn't see or experienced her life. A d many others who preceded Kay!
Kay, you are loved and respected by me, your sister Karen!!
Kay was always "Kay" to me, not Mrs. Norgaard. Even as a little boy it was Kay to me. I'm not sure why, but I know Mrs. Norgaard was Grandma Norgaard who lived next to us also.
It sounds a little disrespectful, but I don't ever remember being reprimanded for it, nor do I remember Kay ever complaining about it.
So Kay was always Kay to me.
Fond memory,.
I believe in my heart, based on Kay's testimony, life and what she taught in our Sunday school class at Iron Creek Community Church, she is in heaven.
Funny memory.
As I mentioned, Kay was Sunday school teacher, and taught my fourth grade class. One Sunday the lesson was in the Old Testament of the Bible, and covering some of the Mosaic Laws.
I had to be the one to ask, "what is circumcision"? i.e. one of the laws mentioned in class.
Kay with wide eyes and in her unapologetic tone said; well Bill it's like this, and then proceeded to tell the fourth grade class about the circumcision process.
We always had a few neighborhood moms, Kay was one of them.
The neighborhood Moms always seemed to know how long it took, the boys, to walk from one home to the other, and that was prior to cell phones.
One of the most enduring memories is the great lunches we shared together when I was working with Clark and the boys. We always had a big glass of milk and ate a whole package of Oreos. I am still addicted to Oreos!
Kay was a woman committed to the Lord and her family. She always encouraged me and my family. The Norgaards and Foxes lived life together in so many ways. My prayer is that the Norgaards and Foxes will sing together to the glory of the Lord.
in heaven. "May the circle be unbroken!"
So many memories I wouldn't know where to begin. The Norgaard Family and Fox Family grew up together. Kay and I would ride horses together, including riding to Manchester to be able to ride in the Manchester Fair Parade and Christmas caroling on our horses. Those were some of my fondest memories of Kay and I. Another memory was a bunch of us gathering in the big field across from Grandma Norgaard's house to go snowmobiling with a HUGE bonfire going through the night. Many, many memories. Kay was truly loved by many.
