Edith "Edee" Helen (Johnson) Kitchen, of Warren, Michigan, passed away on October 21, 2026. Edee was born on May 18, 1932 in Roseville, Michigan to Henry Peter Johnson and Elda Joenetta Mikkelsen. In 1987, she married her first husband, Carl Stewart Tyack.
Edith was affectionately known as "Edee" to her family and friends. She studied art in high school and became a talented painter, often giving her finished works to coworkers, family members, and friends. She was proud of her cover design and illustrations drawn for her high school yearbook. She loved to garden and maintained an impeccable yard. Her backyard was dubbed "The Garden of Edee" and was admired by all who were privileged enough to view it, either in-person or online. She was an accomplished seamstress and excelled at decorating and maintaining her home. Although Edee never had children of her own, she became the matriarch of her family by planning, scheduling, and hosting many family events all in an effort to ensure that extended family regularly gathered for food and fun times.
Edee is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Evelyn Johnson, and her brother-in-law, James Spencer; in addition to many loving nieces and nephews, as well as their children and grandchildren.
Edee was preceded in death by her second husband and love of her life, David Lee Kitchen, who she married in June 1987. Together, they pursued many mutual interests including travel, photography, and videography. Along with her husband, David, she preserved her family's history through writings and videos, which they lovingly shared with everyone. She was fond of her extended family and was active in planning many family reunions in the spirit of keeping the family together
She was also preceded in death by 11 of her siblings: Ruby Johnson, Mildred ("Jack") Toureau, Melvin Johnson, Ruth (Michael) McManemy, Mary (Arthur) Schwarznau, Marie (Raymond) Skierski, Dorothy (James) Spencer, Herbert (Mary Jo) Johnson, Betty (Brian) Bukantis III, James (Elizabeth Ann) Johnson, and Lyle (Nancy) Johnson.
Edee worked as a Secretary at Salvo Tool and as an Executive Secretary for Chrysler Corporation for many years. She studied art and was a talented painter, loved to garden, and had an impeccable yard. She will be dearly missed.
The family will greet guests from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp., Michigan. A funeral service for Edee will take place on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00AM, with a visitation prior at 10:00AM, at Kaul Funeral Home. Edee will be laid to rest immediately following at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Twp.
Fond memories and condolences may be offered to the family via the online guestbook.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice or to the Johnson Family Committee to help fund future annual Christmas parties.
