Kathleen A. Rose

Frankenmuth, MI

Went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones; age 76 years.  Kathleen Achatz was born on January 29, 1945 in Marine City, MI to the late Cyril and Agnes (Jensen) Achatz.

Kathleen was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, a talented cook, baker extraordinaire, and the most loving mother and biggest cheerleader of her children. She loved gardening and taking care of her flowers. Kathy enjoyed taking road trips to nowhere, spending time with her family, canning and making jam and jelly. She liked to take photos of her loved ones, friends, and places she had been. Kathleen was an avid Polka dancer and experienced seamstress. She was well known for her homemade Christmas wreaths, popcorn balls and lemon bars. Mom had 2 favorite seasons: Polka and Christmas with her family.

Surviving are her children: Brad Rose (Tracy), Kurt Rose (Kelly), and Stephanie Rose; brothers Jim (Rebecca) Achatz and Steve (Pam) Achatz; and nieces and nephews TJ, Patrick, Michelle, Mike, Greg and Heather.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Cyril and Agnes.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 958 E. Tuscola Rd., Frankenmuth, Michigan.  Fr. Patrick Jankowiak will officiate. Kathleen's family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.  There will be a Vigil Service on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial donations to Love Without Borders, 501(c)(3), 5864 Seville Circle, Orchard Lake, MI 48324 or follow the link below to donate via PayPal.

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Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com