Kathleen Kripke

On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Kathleen Barbara Kripke passed away peacefully at the age of 99. Born in Detroit on March 4, 1922 to John C. and Jane McRoberts. Sister to William and John Jr (Jack)-deceased McRoberts. Beloved wife of Dr Morton James Kripke-deceased. Loving mother of Sharon Jamali, Ken Kripke, Mary Ellen Kripke and Carol Halder-deceased. Grandmother of John Murphy, Jim Murphy, Elizabeth Jamali, Jason Jamali, Justin Jamali, Shaun Halder, Jessica Doyle and Blaine Kripke-deceased. Great Grandmother to Madison Murphy, Jacqueline Murphy, Nasrine Jamali, Dean Jamali, Laith Jamali, Anthony Jamali, Thomas Jamali and Asher Doyle. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathleen graduated from Dondero High School in 1940 and went on to Nursing school at Grace Hospital and Michigan State University receiving her RN in 1944. Kathleen was married in 1946 and began raising her family. Kathleen’s greatest pleasure were her grandchildren. She loved to take them to activities and watch them grow. She loved singing and playing the piano and organ. In her free time, she enjoyed golfing with her friends. She took joy in sewing and making clothes for her grandchildren.

A ceremony will be held on Thursday June 24th at 12 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home 322 W University in Rochester, MI. with the family accepting visitors from 11 a.m. until time of service. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed at PixleyFH.com by selecting "Join Livestream".