Kathryn G. Bass

Kathryn G. Bass, 80, of New Buffalo, MI passed away peacefully at home on Sat., March 21, 2015. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel, New Buffalo, MI.   Kathryn was born to the late Willi and Greta (Schmidt) Kuchel on Feb. 1, 1935 in LaPorte, IN. On Aug. 13, 1954 she married Homer Burton Bass, Jr. Kathryn enjoyed her family, gardening, Nascar and her breakfast round table where she made many friends. In lieu of flowers please make your donations to Hospice At Home or to your local animal shelter.   Kathryn is survived by her loving children – Chris (Gary) Ripley of New Buffalo, Vicki Mohn of Coloma, Mari Bailey of Portage, IN, Tami (Ronald) Webb of New Buffalo and Alan (Fawn) Bass of Berrien Springs; grandchildren – Randal (Joann) Ripley, Kimberly (Joel Giannetti) Ramsey, Nicki Moore, Brandon (Michelle) Moore, Ray (Christina Bailey) Chapman, Lisa Domras and Darron Webb; great grandchildren – Elizabeth Ramsey, Hunter and Sophia Giannetti, Grace Ripley, Allison Moore and Aiden Webb; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends Gail and Janette. She is preceded in death by her parents-Willi and Greta, her husband-Homer, a brother – Gordon, and a son-in-law Jesse Bailey.   A Celebration of Kathryn’s Life will be held on Friday, March 27, 11:00am, at Sommerfeld Chapel, 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI with Pastor James Bouslog officiating. A time of visitation with the family will precede the service from 10:00am until 11:00am. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, New Buffalo. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com