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BARK RIVER -- Kathleen M. "Kathy" Derocher, 85, of Bark River, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home with her family at her side.
She was born on January 19, 1938 in Escanaba, daughter to Isadore and Mary (Jardin) Truckey. Kathy attended Rock School and St. Joseph School. At the age of 16, Kathy chose to unite in the mission to serve the Lord and spent a year at Our Lady of Good Hope in Wisconsin. Kathy resided in Milwaukee from 1956 - 1959 and then returned to the U.P.
On May 4, 1957, Kathy married Elmer F. Deorcher in Schaffer, Mich.
Kathy worked as a CNA for St. Francis Hospital and then for many years was employed with Robinson's Furniture Factory, retiring in 1992.
She was a very talented artist and loved drawing and painting. Kathy enjoyed camping, traveling, playing cards and board games, and visiting with family and friends. She loved her chickens. While in her teens, she sang live on the radio on Saturday nights on the WDBC Country Music Saturday Night Show.
Kathy was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
Among survivors are her children, Susan (Bruce) Lippens, Gregory Derocher, Gerald (Diana) Derocher, Ellen (Peter) Burmesch, and Robert (Bonnie) Derocher; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara (Richard) Macha; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her parents and husband, Elmer, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Gayle; grandson, Andrew; great-grandson, James; and brother, James.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Bark River. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Darryl Pepin officiating. A meal will follow in the church hall.
Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Schaffer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to any local charity of one's choice in Kathy's name.
A special thank you to those that have assisted the family with the loving care of Kathy. All of the caregivers and nurses, Deacon Mike LeBeau, Rev. Darryl Pepin, the Senior Companion Program, the Lion's Club (Leader Dog Program Contributions), along with many others who cared, prayed for, and most importantly loved Kathy, you all are appreciated.
A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net
The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.