- Date Of Death: October 17, 2020
- State: Michigan
Katherine Bertha Fudala, age 87, passed away Saturday ,October 17, 2020, at Christian Park Health Care Facility in Escanaba.
Katherine was born February 26, 1933, in Escanaba, the daughter of James and Bertha (Roberts) Cousineau. She was raised in Escanaba and graduated Escanaba High School. On September 10, 1955, Katherine was united in marriage to Merrill Fudala and together the couple made their home and raised their family in Escanaba. Her husband Merrill preceded her in death on November 27, 1995. Katherine was a member of Holy Family Church in Flat Rock. Additionally, she was a member of the Escanaba Elks and enjoyed spending time with family, riding her bike, playing guitar and singing and volunteering her musical talents at Christian Park Village for all to enjoy.
Katherine is survived by:
Son: Bruce (Marie) Fudala
Daughter: Lynn Vitek
Brother: Donald Cousineau
Grandchildren: Eric (Erica) and Erin (Ed), Adam, Andrew (Jenny), and Alicia (William)
Great Grandchildren: Elijah, Tucker, Isla, Charlotte, Hadley, and Lilah
Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her parents, James and Bertha and her loving husband Merrill, Katherine was preceded in death by:
Brothers: Robert and Raymond Cousineau
Sisters: Ruby Chouinard, Margaret Therrian and Arlene Castle
Sister in law: Deloris Cousineau