E. Marion Kitchenmaster

E. Marion Kitchenmaster, 88, of Caro (formerly of Lapeer) passed away Saturday (October 24, 2009).

She was born October 11, 1921, in Imlay City, to David and Edith (Ferrett) Shepherd. She married Rev. Charles F. Kitchenmaster on October 12, 1940 in Lapeer.

Mrs. Kitchenmaster was a fantastic minister's wife, a very giving woman who kept in touch with many church family members. She was a loving mother, whom the family could count on for knowing what everyone in the family was up to - she "kept track of the family".

She is survived by her children, Dean (Helen) Kitchenmaster of Perry, Sherry LeBlanc of Caro, Gretchen (Scott) Harris of Fenton, Fred (Jane) Kitchenmaster of Hartland; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Rose Shepherd of Imlay City and Grace Bush of Bay City.

She was preceded in deathby her husband, Rev. Charles F. Kitchenmaster; son-in-law, Mark LeBlanc; her parents; brothers, Robert and Kenneth Shepherd.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Michigan Parkinson Foundation.

Funeral services were held Wednesday (October 28, 2009) at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Rev. Jerome Smith officiated. Burial was in Deerfield Twp. Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer, (810)664-8111.