Alberta Kennedy
October 16, 1927 - January 08, 2018
Obituary
Alberta “Bo” Krusik Kennedy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 8, 2018, at home and entered her heavenly kingdom.
Alberta was born on October 16, 1927, to Johannes and Mary Krusik in Marianna, Pennsylvania.
On July 3, 1950 Bo married Daniel Kennedy, celebrating 67 years of marriage. Together they raised six daughters; Kathy (Don) Weber, Rosemary Fiscus, Suzan Kennedy, Karen (Tom Lomas), Gretchen (Mitch) Tarras and Tricia (Ed) DeGroat. Bo eagerly welcomed ten grandchildren Ryan (Ann), Laura (Carlos) and Liz (Adam) Phillips, Tommi Lynn (Tyler), Danny and Patrick (Taylor) Lomas, Eric Tarras (Kirsten), Emily, Adam and Cassie DeGroat and nine great grandchildren.
Bo enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren, baking bread that was well known with family and neighbors, crossword puzzles, volunteering at St. Andrew Church/Christ the Good Shepherd and The First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw Food Pantry. Her energy was endless; jumping rope with her grandchildren, doing cart wheels and playing catch. Bo still enjoyed long walks and bike rides into her mid 80's always ready for a ride on the Fred Meijer Trail in Grand Rapids and the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail.
Bo was preceded in death by her parents, twelve siblings, several sisters and brothers in law, nieces and nephews, and her daughter, Suzan Kennedy.
Bo is survived by one sister Renee Mancini, sister in law Frances Kennedy, numerous nieces and nephews, and several dear friends.
Memorial Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the St. Andrew Church site of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 612 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw Food Pantry or the Emmaus House.
For all of us you gave your best, now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep. Your love in our hearts, we will eternally keep.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services at 989-755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
Alberta was born on October 16, 1927, to Johannes and Mary Krusik in Marianna, Pennsylvania.
On July 3, 1950 Bo married Daniel Kennedy, celebrating 67 years of marriage. Together they raised six daughters; Kathy (Don) Weber, Rosemary Fiscus, Suzan Kennedy, Karen (Tom Lomas), Gretchen (Mitch) Tarras and Tricia (Ed) DeGroat. Bo eagerly welcomed ten grandchildren Ryan (Ann), Laura (Carlos) and Liz (Adam) Phillips, Tommi Lynn (Tyler), Danny and Patrick (Taylor) Lomas, Eric Tarras (Kirsten), Emily, Adam and Cassie DeGroat and nine great grandchildren.
Bo enjoyed sewing for her children and grandchildren, baking bread that was well known with family and neighbors, crossword puzzles, volunteering at St. Andrew Church/Christ the Good Shepherd and The First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw Food Pantry. Her energy was endless; jumping rope with her grandchildren, doing cart wheels and playing catch. Bo still enjoyed long walks and bike rides into her mid 80's always ready for a ride on the Fred Meijer Trail in Grand Rapids and the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail.
Bo was preceded in death by her parents, twelve siblings, several sisters and brothers in law, nieces and nephews, and her daughter, Suzan Kennedy.
Bo is survived by one sister Renee Mancini, sister in law Frances Kennedy, numerous nieces and nephews, and several dear friends.
Memorial Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the St. Andrew Church site of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 612 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Saginaw Food Pantry or the Emmaus House.
For all of us you gave your best, now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep. Your love in our hearts, we will eternally keep.
For information, please contact Fischer Family Funeral Services at 989-755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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I had the great privilege of getting to live with my Aunt Bo and Uncle Danny in 2016 for almost 6 months. Bo and I shared so much. The stories of her childhood in Marianna brought me a clearer insight into my Mothers world. The amazing stories of their Mother, who was a shining example of kindness and understanding.A strength of spirit which Bo definitely inherited. We also shared the trials and tribulations of motherhood, so strange that some of our children are so alike. I will never be able to watch the Rachel Maddow show without thinking of Aunt Bo. Laughter came easy to her and she shared it willingly.She never judged me or my beliefs and she eagerly listened when I had something to share. I knew she was not much longer for this world but so did she. She was ready to say good-bye.She did so quietly and gently. I don't cry for Bo, I cry because I will no longer be able to visit with her. Thank you Aunt Bo for giving me a peaceful haven when it was much needed. Your Loving Niece, Joyce
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Frances Kennedy and Family purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Alberta "Bo" Kennedy.