Catherine Lee Hersey's Obituary
Big Rapids - Catherine Lee "Cathy" Hersey, 58, of Big Rapids passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was born on April 19, 1955 in Stanwood, the daughter of Llyod and Genevieve (Taylor) Thorne. Cathy graduated from Morley Stanwood High School in 1973. She is survived by Emmett Hersey, her husband of 20 years; four children, Tony Padgett, Timothy Glenn Hersey, Samantha Derby, and Eric Padgett; plus eleven grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, David Thorne and one sister, Becky Jaques plus two nephews, Paul and Jeff Jaques and one niece, Rose Bouwer. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Diane Orr; and one brother, John Thorne. Funeral services for Cathy will be at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the Mohnke Funeral Home with Pastor Bob King officiating. Visitation will be Friday, April 18, 2014 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Cathy's name may be made to the Susan P. Wheatlake Cancer Center.
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