Kaatz Funeral Directors, Inc.

Kaatz Funeral Directors, Inc. Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service.

Kaatz Funeral Directors Welcome You

When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored. Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing.

Barbara Mitchell Wallace, 79, of Richmond, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in the comfort of her home.She was born F...
03/23/2026

Barbara Mitchell Wallace, 79, of Richmond, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in the comfort of her home.

She was born February 2, 1947, in Scotland, the daughter of the late Mitchell and Joan (Ritchie) Hepburn.

Barbara loved taking rides out in the country and spending time with he...

Connie J. Phillips, formerly of Peck, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026.Connie, along with her late hus...
03/23/2026

Connie J. Phillips, formerly of Peck, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Connie, along with her late husband Jerry Phillips, owned and operated the original CJ’s Restaurant of Yale. She enjoyed traveling, singing and being with her family and friends.

She is survived...

Lynn Julia Krolzyck, 87, of Clinton Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at McLaren Macomb Hospital.She w...
03/21/2026

Lynn Julia Krolzyck, 87, of Clinton Township, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at McLaren Macomb Hospital.

She was born in Detroit on February 17, 1939, the daughter of the late Eugene and Dorothy (McLean) Sortman.

Lynn’s first date with the love of her life, Robert J. Krolc...

Douglas “Doug” Jurn, 75, of Avoca, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2026.He was born in Almont, M...
03/20/2026

Douglas “Doug” Jurn, 75, of Avoca, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 13, 2026.

He was born in Almont, Michigan on January 4, 1951, the son of Gordon and Mabel (Dahn) Jurn.

Douglas was a 1969 graduate of Capac High School. He worked for the grain elevator in Yale, Ya...

Anthony John Spana, 62, of Fort Gratiot, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.Left to cherish his memory are his bel...
03/20/2026

Anthony John Spana, 62, of Fort Gratiot, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 42 years, Julie; his loving son, Shaun; and his cherished grandson, Huntner, whom he loved being the best papa bear to.

He was preceded in death by hi...

John Nick Schroeder Jr., 90, of Torrance, CA, passed away February 19, 2026, in the comfort of his home.He was born Dece...
03/20/2026

John Nick Schroeder Jr., 90, of Torrance, CA, passed away February 19, 2026, in the comfort of his home.

He was born December 4, 1935, in Brown City, MI, the son of the late John and Helen (Kielburg) Schroeder. John Jr. is one of three sons to John and Helen. His parents immigrated to the Un...

Ronald Allen McKenzie, 91, of Fort Gratiot, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the comfort of his home.He was born ...
03/18/2026

Ronald Allen McKenzie, 91, of Fort Gratiot, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the comfort of his home.

He was born July 1, 1934, in Port Huron, the son of the late Duncan and Phyllis (Brewer) McKenzie.

His marriage to Irene Ludington was June 18, 1955, in Port Huron.

Ro...

Keith Harold White, 76, of Yale, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at McLaren Port Huron Hospital.He was born August 3...
03/18/2026

Keith Harold White, 76, of Yale, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at McLaren Port Huron Hospital.

He was born August 30, 1949, in Detroit, the son of the late Harold Milton and Rita Hope (Peters) White.

Keith was married to the late Michal White. He found love again and married Ma...

Paul Wormsbacher, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 13, 2026.He is survived by his lo...
03/13/2026

Paul Wormsbacher, age 73, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 13, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; daughters, Jamie, Rebecca, Anna, and Paula; grandson, Gabriel; and sister, Carol (Jim) Albers.

Private services will be held at a later date. Cre...

Vita Lynn (Relmar)Titus, 70, of Ira Township, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.She was born August 6, 1955, at Bon ...
03/12/2026

Vita Lynn (Relmar)Titus, 70, of Ira Township, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026.

She was born August 6, 1955, at Bon Secours Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, the daughter of the late Frank and Christine (Christians) Relmar.

Vita is survived by her grandchildren, Hannah Green ...

Wilma Henrietta Watson, 89, a lifelong resident of Center Line and a woman whose warmth reached everyone she met, passed...
03/10/2026

Wilma Henrietta Watson, 89, a lifelong resident of Center Line and a woman whose warmth reached everyone she met, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished.

She was born May 25, 1936 in Bremen, Germany to the late Hendriech and Frieda Dunker...

Shirley Jean Burbeula, age 72 passed away on March 9, 2026 at MediLodge of Yale surrounded by loved ones.She was born on...
03/10/2026

Shirley Jean Burbeula, age 72 passed away on March 9, 2026 at MediLodge of Yale surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on March 23, 1952 to the late Howard and Betty Parker.

Shirley had a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. She loved cats and had a spirited passion for motorcyc...

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Kaatz Funeral Directors Welcomes You When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored. Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing.