Obituary: Marilyn Ann Katz

Marilyn Ann Katz at the age of 84 went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed in peace on her family farm the evening of Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Graf) Lytle, born on November 15, 1938.

Marilyn was raised in the Millville area until moving to Munith with her parents in early 1950s. Marilyn graduated from Stockbridge High School in the class of 1957. She married the love of her life, Dean Katz on June 26, 1960, and they were blessed to spend 59 loving years together. Marilyn worked for Farmers State Bank of Munith for over 46 years. She took great pride in running the family farm with her husband, working endless hours, raising calves, milking cows, record keeping, and keeping her farmers in check. Marilyn was known for her love of mowing lawn, flower gardens, her family, and her faith.

She is survived by her children, Deborah (Patrick) Feeney of Dansville, MI and Michael (Michelle) Katz of Munith, MI, and sister-in-law, Sue (Bailey) Lytle. Marilyn was blessed with six grandchildren, Richard (Jennifer) Hitchcock, Jordan (Amanda) Hitchcock, Matthew (Jackie) Katz, Ryan (Caitlin) Hitchcock, Courtnee (Kyle) Knepley, and Jeffrey (Madison) Katz. She was then blessed with 16 great-grandchildren who she adored. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, Jerry Lytle.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 14, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge, MI.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Jeruel Baptist Church in Munith, with Pastor Josh Swieringa officiating. Burial services will follow at the Munith Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Donations in honor of Marilyn can be made to Jeruel Baptist Church or Munith United Methodist Church, both of Munith, MI.

Arrangement made by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.