Kay Marie Edington, age 80, of Flat Rock, passed away Saturday evening, November 3, 2018, at the Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers.
Kay was born in Perronville to Herbert Nick and Laura Helen (Foster) Hoes. Due to her father’s untimely death, Kay’s mother remarried Fred Marenger and together the couple raised Kay and her siblings in Flat Rock.
Kay was a member of Holy Name High School’s first graduating class of 1957. She went on to receive her certificate of business from Ferris State University and spent several years residing in Grand Rapids.
Kay eventually returned to Flat Rock where she made her home, raised her family and has since resided before moving to Pinecrest in recent years.
She was a member of Holy Family Church in Flat Rock as well as a member of the Flat Rock Senior Citizens group. Kay loved to play bingo, drive her friends to the casino and was family famous for knitting her one of a kind baby sweaters.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents; Herbert Hoes, Laura and Fred Marenger, brother; Wesley Hoes
She is survived by:
Sons: Walter (Louise) Edington and Michael Edington
Daughter: Robin (Jack) Vanenkevort
Sisters: Jean Lancour and Gail (Wayne) Johnson
Also surviving are Kay’s grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Kay’s family will receive friends on Thursday, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba. Mass of Christian Burial will follow, at 5:00PM, at Holy Family Church in Flat Rock, with Rev. Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. Luncheon will follow in the Holy Family Parish Hall. Kay will be laid to rest on Friday, at 10:00AM, at the Escanaba Township Cemetery (Flat Rock). In lieu of flowers, contributions in Kay’s name may be directed to Bay Cliff Health Camp or St. Vincent de Paul Society. Envelopes will be available at the Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County.
Colleen Andersen - Bolingbrook , IL
Kay was a second mom to me and one of my mom’s best friends. Her home was where all the neighbor kids hung out. We had a lot of great times, laughter and tears. I probably got in more trouble from Kay than I did from my own parents, right Robin? To my second family, Wally, Mike and Robin thank you for being there. I will miss your mom so much, and I am blessed she was part of my life. My mom and I wish we could have been there for you, but know that you are in our prayers.
Love Always,
Colleen and Darlene
Carol (Gareau) Hirn - Greenville, Wisconsin , Wi
Wally, Robin, Mike and family,
Kay was a kind and loving person who overcame many challenges in her life to raise a wonderful family. I have many wonderful memories of the time we all spent together as kids. I know that her and Elaine have a lot to do in heaven together. You now all have another guardian angel to watch over you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Tina M Brown - PORTSMOUTH, OH
Kay was a beautiful person! She was another Mother to me. I would stay with her when the kids went to see their father in the summer.. We had a great time. SHE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY!!! love and prayers to the family..
Cory Hughes - Little Chute, WI
To the Wally, Mike and Robin–I send my sympathies. Sorry to hear about your Mother, she was a wonderful lady!
Cindy & Tom Taylor - Gladstone, MI
Robin and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Remember all the good times and know she is in good hands in heaven.
Jeanne Branstrom - Escanaba, MI
Send all our prayers and thoughts to you all at this difficult time. She was such a great lady, and I loved hanging out at your house. She will be greatly missed.
Love & Prayers,
Jeanne & Dave
Maxine Vallier - Gladstone, Mi
So sorry for loss. Kay was a special person, To all the family praying for all.