Kathleen Michael

Kathleen Michael, 99, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Wesley Manor. She was born May 4, 1925, in Frankfort to Lore and Edith (Beisel) Dorsey. She married Bernard E. Michael on February 27, 1942. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2007. 

Kathleen was a 1943 graduate of Rossville High School. She worked at Clinton County Bank and Trust, Summit Bank and NBD before her retirement. She was a lifelong member of Pleasant Hill Church and the Women’s Group Union, and Owen Township Homemakers. She enjoyed boating, fishing, crafting, sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking, and doing crossword puzzles and word searches. She was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She loved her family above all things and enjoyed making memories with her grandchildren. 

Kathleen is survived by her son, Craig (Kathy) Michael; daughter-in-law, Linda Michael; sister-in-law, Florence Dorsey; grandchildren, Dan (Margie) Michael, Michele (Joe) Enlow, Stephanie (Andy) Schultz, Brent (Nicole) Michael, Joshua Michael, Matthew (Rachel) Michael, and Lucas (Danielle) Michael; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Mark Michael and Barry Michael; brothers, Don and Bruce Byron Dorsey; and a sister, Eileen Stewart.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 13, 2024, from 1pm until the time of the service at 3pm at Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Bodine Chapel in Rossville. Pastor Donna Enersen will officiate, and burial will follow at Kilmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Kathleen’s honor to Pleasant Hill Church. Messages of condolence may be left at www.dayandgenda.com.