1948 - 2023
1948 - 2023
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2023
Kathleen Kay Kasdorf, 75, of Gaylord Michigan, formerly of Marlette Michigan, passed away on Thursday, October 19th in Gaylord.
Kathy was born in Sandusky Michigan in 1948 to Clare and Marion (Dittman) O’ Meara.
She attended Marlette Schools graduating in 1966 before working at Active Homes in Marlette and retiring from K-Byte in Gaylord.
Kathy enjoyed visiting with family and friends including her extended family, the Barkers. Her and Bud also enjoyed their friends at the Gaylord Eagles and Elks and she was especially fond of her beloved Shih Tzu, Sissy.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Warren O’ Meara and her Great-Grandson Tyler.
She is survived by her husband, Bud Kasdorf, brother Patrick O’ Meara, sister Connie Moore, children, Jody (Dan) Clothier, Jack Callender, Marty Callender, Randy (Penny) Kasdorf, Bob (Tracy) Kasdorf and Deb Chard (Eddie G.)
Grandchildren, Danielle, Lauren, Jessica, Julie, Katy, Kelly, Mandy, James, Kim, Amy, Ashley, Kaydon, Doug and Clay. Four Great Grandchildren and three Great-Great Grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will held at Marsh Funeral Home in Marlette on Saturday, November 4th at 11am with visitation at 10am. A luncheon will follow at Eddie G’s.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
850 N. Center Ave. P.O. Box 249, Gaylord, MI 49734
Sponsored by Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Gaylord.
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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