Kathryn Ann Jones Roggenbeck of Chelsea, passed away peacefully at home Dec. 15, 2017 at the age of 83.
Kathryn was born on June 16, 1934 (her own mom’s birthday) to Oswald and Lucile (Hamel) Jones in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She attended St. Andrew’s Elementary School and Grand Rapids Catholic Central where she graduated in 1952. She attended Mercy School of Nursing in Detroit, where she received her R.N. degree.
Kathryn met the love of her life, Henry “Bud” Roggenbeck on a blind date in 1956. The two wed on Jan. 12, 1957 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Grand Rapids. Together they raised four children. Kathryn was compassionate, loving, witty, and always put family before herself. She loved the time she spent with her grandchildren. Kathryn was the ultimate grandma, and loved playing games, doing craft projects, and attending their games and orchestra concerts.
A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, Dec. 21, 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating.
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