Katherine Crane
November 24th, 1929 - March 16th, 2022
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Katherine's Obituary
Katherine Crane, 92, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Stevensville.
A Graveside Service will be held at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Ohio on Friday March 25, 2022. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Cleveland, Ohio. Those wishing to share a memory of Katherine online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Katherine was born November 24, 1929 in New Castle, PA to Daniel & Catherine (Ducthak) Shabala. On May 29, 1953 she married Robert Crane in New Castle, PA. Katherine worked as a substitute teacher for many years in the Lakeview School District. She enjoyed her time at the Whitcomb Towers and the beautiful view she had of Lake Michigan. She also enjoyed traveling, going to the dime store and her many dinners with family and friends at Schu’s in St. Joseph.
Katherine is survived by her children Roberta (Greg) Smith, Mary (Leland) Rusk and Robert (Michele) Crane; five grandchildren Katie Smith, Rachel (Morris) Brown, Rebecca Crane, Olivia Rusk and Major Rusk; two great grandchildren Stella Brown and Rose Marie Brown.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Crane; grandson Gregory Smith; great grandchildren Scarlett and Robert Brown; daughter-in-law Anita Crane; three sisters; and a brother.
A Graveside Service will be held at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Ohio on Friday March 25, 2022. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Cleveland, Ohio. Those wishing to share a memory of Katherine online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Katherine was born November 24, 1929 in New Castle, PA to Daniel & Catherine (Ducthak) Shabala. On May 29, 1953 she married Robert Crane in New Castle, PA. Katherine worked as a substitute teacher for many years in the Lakeview School District. She enjoyed her time at the Whitcomb Towers and the beautiful view she had of Lake Michigan. She also enjoyed traveling, going to the dime store and her many dinners with family and friends at Schu’s in St. Joseph.
Katherine is survived by her children Roberta (Greg) Smith, Mary (Leland) Rusk and Robert (Michele) Crane; five grandchildren Katie Smith, Rachel (Morris) Brown, Rebecca Crane, Olivia Rusk and Major Rusk; two great grandchildren Stella Brown and Rose Marie Brown.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Crane; grandson Gregory Smith; great grandchildren Scarlett and Robert Brown; daughter-in-law Anita Crane; three sisters; and a brother.
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