Kathleen Eisch
March 15, 1939 - December 12, 2019
Obituary
Eisch, Kathleen "Kitty" A. of West Branch and Saginaw, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Covenant Living of the Great Lakes, Grand Rapids, MI. Kitty was born on March 15, 1939 in Saginaw, Michigan the daughter of Amberson and Genevieve (O'Connor) Driscoll. She was united in marriage to Edward Eisch June 18, 1960 in Saginaw, Michigan; he preceded her in death on June 14, 2017. Kitty worked as a Medical Office Manager for many years in Saginaw and later in West Branch. Kitty enjoyed genealogy, gardening, reading, the Detroit Tigers, playing cards with friends and family and traveling with family. She had a love of all animals, but especially loved cats. She cared for a feral colony in West Branch, making sure they had food, water and shelter and adopted them out to good families when possible. Kitty also enjoyed having campfires near the lake and making s'mores with her grandchildren. She always made sure at any of the family gatherings that the little kids had something to play with to entertain them. Kitty rarely let anyone leave her home without a care package and would do anything for her family and friends. She had strength of character and an innate sense of fairness and integrity and always exhibited quiet grace. More than anything, Kitty loved her family and spending time with them, especially her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She will be dearly missed. Kitty's family wishes to acknowledge the excellent care that she received during the two-and-a-half years that she resided at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes in Grand Rapids. The staff of talented Health Care Aides provided compassionate care, night and day. Their response when she passed made it clear that Kitty's beautiful spirit and loving nature shone through the fog of Alzheimer's and made a lasting impression on them, as well. Kitty is survived by her three children, Catherine (Mark) Beeman, Dorothy (David) Proux, and Edward (Beth) Eisch; six grandchildren: Kyle Beeman, Kathleen "Katie", David "DJ" (Brooke), and Zachary Proux, and Tim and Nick Eisch; great-granddaughter: Hailey Proux; brother, Patrick (Louise) Driscoll; twin sister, Dottie (Richard) Douglas; two sisters-in-law, Mary Eisch and Carol (Bill) Waack; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Kitty was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ed and brother, Clare. FUNERAL: Funeral Services will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd (off State St). Entombment will follow at Roselawn Mausoleum. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit at the Deisler Funeral Home on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Focus on Ferals cat rescue in Grand Rapids or the charity of your choosing. Please share your thoughts and memories at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com
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Dish Garden with Fresh Cut Flowers was purchased for the family of Kathleen "Kitty" Ann Eisch.
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Ken and Carol Ott
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Kitty and her husband Ed were dear friends of ours for many years, and we always thought Kitty was a very special lady, warm, caring, good sense of humor. (She and Ed laughed often, always ready for a funny story -- great company). We will miss her very much but are comforted by the thought that two people in heaven are rejoicing mightily as she joins Ed. Deepest sympathy to her family on the loss of a wonderful mother and grandmother.
Ken and Carol Ott
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White Mixed Fireside Basket was purchased for the family of Kathleen "Kitty" Ann Eisch.
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Eugenie Shek
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Dear Family of Kitty,
Kitty is a special lady for the Shek family. We are so sorry to hear that Kitty is no longer with us here on earth, she has traveled onto Heaven. She had such a delightful spirit and love she shared with others. We loved Kitty and Ed and will ever be grateful for their lives. May God embrace her family.
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sue edinger
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Grew up with Kitty, playing at Bliss Park......and running the streets playing kick ball, hop scotch, cards on a porch. It was a perfect time, and place. Little traffic enabled the nine of us to gather anyplace in a two block area. Those were the days.
I am saddened by Kitty's passing. We periodically had a gathering of the Catherine Street Gang. Our friendship continued through the years. She is well, and some day we will meet again.
Much love to Dottie, and her families.
Sue
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Cathy Eisch Beeman
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Thank you Sue. We kids loved to hear Mom tell stories about life on Catherine Street.