Katherine A. "Kathy" Burkitt

Reese, MI

Loving wife, mother, daughter and sister went home with her Lord Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, MI; age 53 years.  Katherine Schnell was born on August 17, 1964 in Saginaw, MI to Bob and Carolyn Schnell; they survive her.  She was married to Mark Burkitt on October 6, 1990 in St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Richville, MI; he survives her.  Kathy was employed by St. Michael's Lutheran School serving lunch to the children.  She was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Lutheran Church and enjoyed bowling, shopping, crafting, and loved spending time with her family.

Surviving besides her husband Mark and parents are: her sons Adam and Josh; 2 sisters Cindy (Kevin) Taylor of Vassar, MI, Kristie (Paul) Forgue of Gibbstown, NJ; her grandmother Ruth Bruder of Vassar, MI; her sister-in-law Beth (Jeff) Kribs of Frankenmuth, MI; nieces and nephews and extended family.

Kathy was predeceased by her mother and father-in-law Vernon and Diana Burkitt.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Lutheran Church, 3455 S. Van Buren Road, Richville, Michigan.  Rev. Wesley Gillaspie and Rev. Rob Gadeken will officiate with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery.  Kathy's family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Michael's Lutheran School Hot Lunch Program, St. Michael's Organ Fund, or Charity of Donor's Choice.