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Kathleen passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Bay County Medical Care Facility at the age of 81. The daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Evans) Rosebush was born July 8, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan. Kathleen graduated from T.L. Handy High School in 1960 and enjoyed camping, vacationing and taking cruises, but most of all she loved spending time with her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Kathleen is survived by her two sisters, Patricia (Patrick) Daly and Colleen (John) Palmer; partner of 44 years, Barbara Davidson; nieces and nephews, Pamela, Michelle, Kevin, Shawn, Rachael, Jon and Kara; six great nieces and nephews and several cousins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, William H. Rosebush; sister, Beverly Klemish; brother-in-law, Albert Klemish; two nephews, Ken and Michael Klemish and her dogs, Corkey, Harlee, Daisy, Niki and Brandi.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff at the Bay County Medical Care Facility for their great care that they gave to Kathleen.
Funeral and Committal services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Jane Grzegorczyk with private interment following in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the Gephart Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Memorial cards for Michigan Kids Wish will be available at the funeral home.
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201 West Midland Street, Bay City, MI 48706

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