Kathryn Lois Sattelberg

Kathryn Lois Sattelberg of Unionville, age 84, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Timberline Lodge AFC Home in Caro with her loving daughters by her side. Lois was born August 30, 1933 in Fairgrove, the daughter of the late Alex & Ann (Korobko) Kruchkow, and graduated from Akron High School with the class of 1951. She was united in marriage with Raymond H. Sattelberg on April 25, 1953 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbia Corners. When Ray was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1954, the young couple moved to Alaska until his discharge two years later when they returned home to operate the family farm. Lois' life revolved around her family and caring for others. She will be remembered for her generous spirit and endless kindness that extended to all she knew. Her spare time was often spent with her Euchre card club, camping, and in her younger years, bowling and farming with Ray. She was a faithful member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbia Corners. Lois is survived by four daughters and their spouses, Ann & Rick Russell of Akron, Yvonne & Dennis McNeil of Unionville, Tori & Mike Pine of Unionville, Paula & Jon Link of Unionville. When tragedy struck a neighborhood family in 1970, Lois and Ray's family expanded with the addition of Bo Trout, whom they loved as their own. He survives with his wife, Eileen in Tecumseh. Lois is also survived by a special Goddaughter, Vickie Trout-Balzer of Unionville; thirty-one grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren with another expected shortly; two brothers, one sister, and their spouses, Jerry & Norine Kruchkow of West Virginia, Michael & Ann Kruchkow of Gladwin, Pam & Ed Ekkens of Bay City; and many nieces and nephews. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of sixty years on February 10, 2014. She was also preceded by two brothers, Tom and Sam Kruchkow. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbia Corners with Rev. Rene MacLeod officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to St. Peter Lutheran Church. Visitation Information Date: Monday, October 23, 2017 Time: 3:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Time: 11:00 am St. Peter Lutheran Church Address: 5129 French Road Unionville, Michigan 48767 989-674-2922 | Map Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbia Corners with Rev. Rene MacLeod officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 St. Peter Lutheran Church Address: 5129 French Road Unionville, Michigan 48767 989-674-2922 | Map Burial will follow the service at St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery.