Letha Mae Krcatovich, 89, of Allegan, MI passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at Wings Home with her family at her side. Born December 9, 1930 in Logan, OH, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Golda "Marie" (Pargeon) Sanders. Letha graduated from Allegan High School as a member of the class of 1948. She married Michael Krcatovich in 1954 and shared sixty-four years together prior to his death in 2018. In addition to helping on the family farm, Letha worked at Hopkins High School for over twenty years.
She was a dedicated, longtime member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, where she was the organist for almost 50 years, a member of the Catholic Council of Women and the St. Vincent de Paul Society/Good Samaritan.
Letha was an avid sports enthusiast, enjoying all sports, but particularly baseball. She was a loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions, and Pistons.
She was a talented musician playing for numerous Masses, weddings, and funerals. She loved singing the Star Spangled Banner before high school basketball games and happy birthday to the members of her senior bowling league.
In addition to her husband and parents, Letha was preceded in death by her siblings, Jeanette (Stanley) Peterson, Eileen "June" (Robert) Graves, Kathryn (Arthur) Traxler, Robert (Sherry) Sanders, and her sister-in-law, Patricia Sanders.
Letha is survived by her children, Mike (Joanne) Krcatovich, Linnette (Tim) Krcatovich, Janet (Scott) Storey, Linda Krcatovich, Lisa (Kevin) Sheaffer, Tony Krcatovich and Matt (Mindy) Krcatovich; one brother, Raymond "Sonny" Sanders,; sixteen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; eleven step-great grandchildren, and her beloved cat, Miss Kitty.
The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Simon Manjooran, Celebrant. Memorials may be made to the Wings Home, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010. Service Details. Visitation
When:
Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel
Address:
Address:
Not Available Notes Memorials may be made to Wings Home, 530 Linn Street, Allegan, MI 49010.
Rosary Service
When:
Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 7:00pm
Location:
Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel
Address:
528 Trowbridge Street Allegan, Michigan 49010
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 | 11:00am
When:
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 11:00am
Location:
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Address:
110 N. Cedar Street Allegan, Michigan 49010
Interment Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 |
When:
Wednesday, December 18th, 2019
Location:
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery / Allegan
Address:
Lincoln Road / M-40 / Western Ave. Allegan, MI 49010