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Kathy Zadel

1948 - 2021

BORN

1948

DIED

2021

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Berry Funeral Home

106 W. Wright Ave

Shepherd, Michigan

Kathy Zadel Obituary

Kathy Geiger Zadel; age 73 of Twin Lake, MI, formerly of Mt. Pleasant passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Isabella County Medical Care Facility. Kathy was born on July 27, 1948 the daughter of Sherman and Virginia (Littlefield) Geiger. She married Jerome Zadel who preceded her in death in 2014. She had various jobs throughout her lifetime from healthcare to retail. She was also a lover of cats. Kathy is survived by stepson Jeremy (Sonja) Zadel and their children Ashley, Anna, and Jay Zadel; stepdaughters Tonya (Gabe) Heeres and their children Charlie, Alex, and Kristi Heeres; and Christine Smith and her children Olivia, Samuel, Grace, and Abigail Smith; niece Kelly (Bill) Robinson; and nephews Kevin Moore, Tim Geiger, and Andy Geiger. Kathy is preceded by both her parents; husband Jerome; brothers Dave Geiger and Tim Geiger; sister Anne Esch; brother-in-law Jud Esch; and nephew Christoper Moore. There will be a private memorial service on Saturday, November 27 at 11 a.m. at Berry Funeral Home in Shepherd with Jean Thrush officiating. Memorials can be made on behalf of Kathy to the Muskegon Humane Society & Animal Rescue.

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Published by Morning Sun on Nov. 12, 2021.

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Duane and Shona Geiger

November 27, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Kathy, she always had a cheerful hello and a heartwarming smile. She will be missed.

Julie Glover

November 14, 2021

My condolences to your family. Kathy was a fun loving woman and kind.

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