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“Kara, Brenda, Linda, Mike and the rest of the DeBruine family: I was so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Please know that my thoughts and...Read More »
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Debi (Arnett) Henry - Pekin, IL
“Kara, Mike, Linda, and Brenda, Please know all of you, and your families are in our prayers, heart and thoughts. I know Kathy will be missed by...Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Todd and Mary Boshers Family - MI
“If I can remember anything about my aunt it be will that she knew how to make people laugh. I know that it's going to be hard for everyone especially...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Ashleigh Logsdon - Athens, MI
“I've known Kathy for many years. I was fortunate to have learned many things from her. I will miss her dearly.
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Tena Byrd - MI
“Kathy was my first manager when I came to the agency. She was so knowledgable and friendly. She taught me a lot about life and I will miss her. My...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Mari Keiser - Battle Creek, MI
“My sympathies to the family in your time of mourning. Kara, the love your mom had for you was well known to all of us. You are all in my thoughts and...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Kathi - GRAND RAPIDS, MI
“Wayne and I are so sorry we cannot be there with all of you. Please know our hearts, love, and prayers are with the entire family.
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Wayne and Lu Deibel - Punta Gorda, FL
“Hello, this is Red's granddaughter, Misti. I wish I could be with ya'll right now to support you. Especially you Kara, I can't imagine how this...Read More »
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Joel & Misti Diffenderfer
Kathy Lee DeBruine, 56, of Climax, died October 24, 2011. She was born November 4, 1954, the daughter of George and Elva (Boshers) DeBruine in Battle Creek. Kathy graduated from Climax-Scotts High School in 1973 and worked as an office manager for various offices for the State Unemployment Commission. She worked in Lansing, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek. Kathy is survived by her daughter, Kara DeBruine of Climax; brother, Michael (Dawn) DeBruine of Climax; sisters, Linda (Daniel) Penick of Athens and Brenda (Phillip) Farley of Athens and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Kathy was known as "Mom" to many of her friends. She enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, reading and crossword puzzles and was a Detroit Tiger fan. The family will receive friends from 4 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Shaw Funeral Home. Services will take place 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2011 at the funeral home, Pastor Jim Codde officiating. Memorial donations may go to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com
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