of Chelsea, Michigan, age 78, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Chelsea Hospital. She was born June 30, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Gaylord J. And Mildred Amy (Haan) Waun.Kitty graduated from Parochial High School in Detroit. She moved to Chelsea in 1976. Kitty was a Bus Driver for the Chelsea School District for many years, and then drove for High Point School. After retiring, Kitty provided respite care for the handicapped and traveled extensively with Gary. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Chelsea, and loved spending time with her family and friends.
Kitty married Gary Koch on August 30, 1997. He preceded her in death on December 16, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Todd Hamel of Chelsea, Robert Hamel of Chelsea; daughter, Laurie (Troy) Schiller of Chelsea; step-sons, Kevin (Sharon) Koch of Ann Arbor, Jason Koch; step-daughters, Jennifer (Doug) Groves of Grass Lake, and Julie (Riley) Holtz of Adrian; and nine grandchildren, Kyle, Cody, and Chad Schiller, Nicholas Baltzell and Lorelai Houk, Ryan and Alyssa Groves, Emmalee Koch, William Holtz, and another on the way; and sister, Diane Dillard. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; and nine siblings.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 3050 S. Fletcher Rd., Chelsea, MI 48118, with Pastor Kurt Hutchens officiating. Following a luncheon at the church, burial will be at Oak Grove East Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 14, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea, and on Wednesday, before the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
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