Kathleen Ann Yuresko, Died January 13, 2019

Kathleen A. Yuresko

Died Jan. 13, 2019

TRAVERSE CITY – Kathleen Ann Yuresko, 85, of Traverse City passed away on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at the Grand Traverse Pavilions after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's. Kathleen was born on Aug. 10, 1933 in Kingsley, the daughter of Julius and Mabel (Meisch) Schichtel.  

Kathleen was known for her quick wit, laughter, determination, kindness and amazing work ethic. She grew up on the family farm, where she was known to be a very hard worker.  She left the family farm and went to work in the city.  For many years, she worked for GM in Flint, where she met the love of her life, her husband Peter. On Feb. 27, 1954 at St. Mary’s of Hannah Catholic Church, she married Peter Joseph Yuresko, who proceeded her in death in 2001.

Kathleen opened her heart and home to everyone.  In addition to raising six kids of her own, she provided care for her disabled husband and many others.  There was always room at the dinner table for extras.  She could never get enough of holding and playing with little ones and loved babysitting for her grandchildren and neighborhood children.

Kathy was a wonderful baker, known for her delicious pies. She had an amazing way of teaching herself a new skill and mastering it quickly.  Whether it be redecorating a house, teaching ceramics, reupholstering and refinishing furniture, or sewing in a zipper, whatever needed to be done.  Kathleen was a true fashionista; she always had impeccable style, from her shoes to her hat. Even her home was filled with her sense of style and eye for detail. Kathleen loved music and had a passion for dancing.  She was graceful and light on her feet and could dance all night.  She was also very devoted to her faith. 

Kathleen is survived by her children; Diane (James) Erlenbeck, Peter (Kathleen) Yuresko, Anastasia "Stacee" Adelman, Ted Yuresko, Julianne (Scott) Lama, and Tony (Brooke) Yuresko; her brothers, Gerald (Vivian), Norman (Patricia) and Dave; her sisters, Anna Mae Smith, Margaret Allen, and Linda (Gary) Crain; as well as 22 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Yuresko; her parents; her siblings, Armand “Bud” Schichtel, Alice (Schichtel) Zakrajsek, and Lucille Schichtel; and her grandson, Jordan Adelman.

Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to the start of the Rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. The mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18 at St. Mary’s of Hannah Catholic Church in Kingsley.  A luncheon will follow Interment in St. Mary’s of Hannah Cemetery will be announced in the spring. Father Don Geyman will serve as celebrant.

Floral arrangements can be sent to Martinson Funeral home. Other donations may be directed to Kathleen’s family, c/o Martinson Funeral Home, PO Box 159, Suttons Bay, MI 49682.

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