Renita L. Kuhne

Renita L. "Rennie" Kuhne of Quanicassee, age 59, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 20, 2014 surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong area resident, Rennie was born December 17, 1954 in Marlette, the daughter of Winifred Darlene (Teets) and the late Wildrex Eldred Thornton, and graduated from Mayville High School with the class of 1972. She was united in marriage with Henry Kuhne on June 15, 1974 in Caro, and cherished nearly forty years together. Rennie was employed for ten years as a nurse's aide at the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility in Caro before opening and operating Reese Hardware with her husband for the next twenty-five years. Upon her retirement from Reese, Rennie assisted her two sons for several years with the operation of Gambles Hardware in Caro. She was a devoted wife and mother that enjoyed working with her family in the hardware stores, and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Reese. She also liked to garden and fish for walleye on the Saginaw Bay. Rennie is survived by her husband, Henry Kuhne of Quanicassee; two sons, Jeremy (Whitney) of Reese, Jason (Selena) of Reese; her mother, Winifred Thornton of Mayville; two sisters, Janice Fowler of Mayville, Ronda Dunham of Mayville; in-laws, Richard & Ollie Kuhne of Florida, Rhonda & Earl King of Reese; and many nieces and nephews. Rennie was preceded in death by her father, Wildrex Thronton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Reese with Pastor Tom Senge officiating. Cremation will follow the service. The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday 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 Christ Lutheran Church or a charity of the donors choice. Visitation Information Date: Sunday, February 23, 2014 Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 6:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Monday, February 24, 2014 Time: 11:00 am Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Reese with Pastor Tom Senge officiating.