Traverse City, Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY — Kathleen Sue Tharp, 58, of Traverse City, passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Roen, by her side, on July 23, 2009.
She was born on Sept. 13, 1950, in Detroit. Kathleen graduated from Redford Union High School in 1968.
She worked as a secretary for Walter Cahill.
On June 21, 1980, she married Roen Tharp.
She is survived by her husband, Roen; her mother, Penny Kipley; stepfather, Chuck Kipley; sister, Denise Carter (friend, Mike); sister, Karen (Tony); brother, Rick Bergamo (Rae); brother, Randy (Marilyn); brothers-in-law, Jim Tharp (Meri) and Bill Tharp (Betty); sisters-in-law, Valma Davis (Dean), Ronda Tharp-Hill (Stan); sister-in-law; Lynette Tharp; several nephews and nieces; and her pets, Piere and Bear.
She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Bergamo.
Funeral services will be Monday, July 27, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Drive, Traverse City. The Revs. David Gabel and Daniel Deutsch will officiate. Burial will be in Monroe Center Cemetery in Grawn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be directed to MS Society-Northern Michigan, 1068 Carlisle Road, Traverse City, MI 49686.
Kindly share memories with the family on their online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.
This obituary was originally published in the Record-Eagle.
Dear Roen,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Kathy's passing, and though you and I have not met, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. I have thought fondly of Kathy's smile, spirit and caring presence throughout the years. You were blessed to have her, and she you. God Bless You.
Robert Gilmour
October 06, 2009 | Chicago, IL
Aunt Penny, Uncle Chuck, and Roen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Kathy was a ray of sunshine, bringing joy to everyone around her with her contagious spirit. She will be missed, but I am sure she will live on in the hearts of those who knew her, and continue to bring you joy as you remember her.
Lots of love, Scott, Heather, Olivia & Elijah Fishel
Heather Fishel
August 08, 2009 | Lansing, MI
Dear Penny and Chuck, Although I have not been in the family for many years, I wish to express my sympathy to you and your family on losing Kathy.
My daughter, Heather just let me know of Kathy's passing and I wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheri Rundel Bickel
August 04, 2009 | Millington, MI
Dear Roen and Kathy's mom, brother Rick, and sister Denise,
After many years, I had just found Kathy on Classmates.com. We exchanged e-mails just a couple of times, but boy did we have memories together. I went to Redford Union with Kathy, spent time with her family on Denby in Redford, and had so many fun times with her. I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. I picture her mom, Rick, Denise and Kathy just as they were in the late 1960's. I remember when she worked at Walter...
Arlene Smith
August 03, 2009 | Bloomfield, MI
Dear Penny,
Please accept my sympathy at this sad time. You and Chuck have given her years of LOVE, CARE & SUPPORT. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times.
Love Ruth Millhisler
July 30, 2009
Roen,
I just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know losing Kathy is so hard for you but you will be okay. You are a strong person. You did a GREAT job with Kathy. Now she is your guardian angel until you are both reunited again. I will miss seeing her at dental office and her great smile.
Kelly
Kelly Mitchell
July 30, 2009 | TC, MI
Roen, I was so sorry to hear that Kathy had passed. I know that she was the love of your life and you were everything to her. Know that someday you two will meet again.
Cynthia Sato
July 29, 2009 | Prudenville, MI
Dave and I are so sorry to hear about your beloved Kathy. Kathy is with Jesus. "Absent from the body and present with the Lord!"
Kathy and I certainly had a lot of fun and excitment. Kathy loved to shop, looking at clothes and jewelry and we certainly don't want to forget chocolate. It was so much fun being with her.
Kathy was a joy! She was a beautiful lady filled with fun and laughter.
Sharon and Dave Tinker
July 28, 2009 | Traverse City, MI
We are so sorry to hear about Kathy. Our deepest sympathy to you and all your family. It must be so very hard for her mother, as well as you. Beverly and Dave Holmes (currently in Otsego, MI).
Beverly Holmes
July 28, 2009 | Otsego, MI
