Katie Stuart

Katie went to be with our Lord on September 3, 2013. She will be joining her father and mother, Clarence and Bernice Keusch, sister and brother -in-law, Joann and Fred Moore, sons Douglas Paul and James Christopher, son-in-law Keith Porter and grandson Jefferson Porter. Katie was born in Owosso, MI on August 3, 1934. She received her diploma from Perry High School. She and Flint Stuart were married on September 2, 1950. Katie owned and operated Ben Franklin in Perry and Katie's Stitch-n'-Stuf in Lake Odessa. For 33 years she was very involved at St. Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa and loved her friends at her quilt and card clubs. Katie enjoyed travel and visiting with her many friends and family. The annual Stuart Family Camp Trip was a highlight of her year. She maintained a greeting card ministry that touched many. She leaves behind her family - Mike (Sue Davenport) Stuart; John (Irene) Stuart, Rich LaPratt, Cheryl (Don) Lewis, Trevor and Stella, and Emily Stuart; Gerald (Kathryn) Stuart, Benjamin (Kari) Stuart, Lukas and Logan, Elizabeth (Keith Grabinger) Stuart, Charles (Sarah) Stuart, Asa and Edith; Mary (Chuck) Fain, Jen (Dean) Murphey, Connor and Claire, Matt (Katie) Fain and Calvin, Mark (Rachael Damitio) Fain, and Julie(Dan Stoffer); Ginny (Mike Carlton) Porter, Sara Kufta, Uliana, Katie (Jim) Geyer, Morgan and Logan, Doug and Tori; Sue (Pat) Grennell, Chad (Tracy) Grennell , Madison and Kylie, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Jones, Keaton and Lucas; Anne(Joe) Ciotta, Jenna and Lucas; Joe (Kristy) Stuart, Shelby and Megan; Amanda Stuart, Alex and Myles; her other mother Thelma Robinson; other son Rick Adams, Chandler; her very best friend Katy Possehn and so many others. She taught by example the fruits of hard work, love and unselfishness. Her work is not done nor her influence erased. She was and is the very fabric of our lives and until the very end worked to have every stitch sound and all loose ends secured. We are blessed to have called her "Mom, "and "Grandma Katie." Visitation will be at St. Edward Church on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 3:30 to 8:00 pm. Rosary will be said at 7 pm. The Funeral Mass will be at the church on Monday, Sept. 9 at 11 am. Viewing will start at the church at 10 am. A luncheon in the basement of St. Edward's will follow the Mass. Burial will be at 3 pm at Bethany Cemetery in Morrice. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Lansing/Stoneleigh Residence and St. Edward, Lake Odessa. Visitation September 09, 2013 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM September 08, 2013 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM St. Edward Church 531 Jordan Lake St Lake Odessa, MI Funeral Service September 09, 2013 11:00 AM St. Edward Church 531 Jordan Lake St Lake Odessa, MI Interment September 09, 2013 3:00 PM Bethany Cemetery 509 Main Street Morrice, MI Family Gathering Monday September 09 2013