Kathryn Phelan
August 12, 1925 - October 18, 2014
Obituary
PHELAN, Kathryn M. "Kay" of Saginaw, Michigan, Passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Kindy Care Assisted Living. She was 89 years old. Kathryn Mae Miller was born on August 12, 1925 in Fort Scott, Kansas to the late Roy and Mary Alice "Mayme" (Lucas) Miller. She was a proud graduate of Fort Scott High School in Kansas. As a young woman, Kay learned to play the piano and violin and enjoyed playing both throughout her life. Upon moving to Michigan, Kay went out on a blind date with Thomas J. Phelan, Jr. They were united in marriage on June 9, 1951, celebrating 45 wonderful years together until his passing on August 29, 1996. She was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church. Kay enjoyed the outdoors, arts and crafts, going to the casino, reading, but above all she loved and cherished her family and friends. Surviving are two daughters and two sons: Kathleen Marie (Dennis) Maier of Port Lucie, FL, Mary Lou (Michael) Smerdon of Boca Raton, FL, Thomas Joseph (Karen) Phelan of Reese, and John George (DeAnna "Dee Dee") Phelan of Saginaw; two grandchildren: Cindy Lynn Maier of Saginaw, and Jacob Allen Phelan of Saginaw; and a sister-in-law, Doris Miller of Missouri. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, George John Miller. FUNERAL: Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, St. Helen site, 2445 N. Charles Street. Rev. Fr. Ronald F. Wagner will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow in St. Andrew Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off state) on Monday, October, 27, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will take place Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Kay will lie in state at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Please share your thoughts and memories through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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Susan and Mike Gerow
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What a great picture of Aunt Kay! she was always so beautiful! My Uncle Tom was very proud of her! Wish we could be there with the family!!
JM
Joe and Charlain McDermott
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Her presence will always be with you-until you see her even more vividly in heaven. She is in one of the 'many mansions that Jesus has prepared for her. So sorry for your loss, but now you have a mother than can speak to Jesus for you any time you ask. God bless your family.
KM
Karen McGowan
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Beautiful pictures & write up for such a beautiful, kind hearted lady. My Aunt who was married to my Uncle Tom. I will never forget all the Christmas eve parties my mom & dad had. And the big spread of food & goodies. ( The fondue was the best). Uncle Tom & Aunt Kay always helped make my Christmas remembered & cherished growing up. They brought the whole family over as well. I loved seeing the kids and talking to them and playing with them. And going to midnight mass. Aunt Kay always had a way of making me feel special & loved. I'm so glad my husband & I were able to enjoy some special moments with her the last days of her life here on earth. RIP, we love & miss you Aunt Kay. Please give Uncle Tom and the rest of our loved ones a hug & kiss for me ( I know you will ). Xoxo
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Sharon Howley
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I remember my Aunt Kate playing my piano at my mother's house. She could really play those old rag time songs! She was always such a warm bubbly person that had more tails to tell about life. She never did loose her Kansas accent and I can hear her still to this day. I remember all those Christmas's at Grandma and Grandpa Miller's home. Memories I will never forget.
SH
Sharon Howley
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Thanks for sharing.
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Bill & Dorothy Baker
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Go with God Kathryn my dear Ft. Scott, Kansas neighbor of many years ago. Our parents were neighbors. Our fathers both worked for the Frisco Railroad. We both worked for Southwestern Bell before we both moved on to separate towns. Our sympathy to all of Kathryn's family. Thank you Mary Lou for your wonderful letter. Many blessings for all of you who loved Kathryn.
Dorothy & Bill Baker--Pittsburg, Kansas.