Katherine Mary Gobert, age 87, of Gladstone, MI, passed away early friday morning, December 20, 2019 at her home in Gladstone.
Kay was born July 29, 1932 in Nahma, MI, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Turek) Sheedlo.
After graduation from Nahma High School in 1950, she went on to beauty school in Marquette and graduated in 1951. She went to work at the Ed Hurly Beauty Salon for three years before opening her own business at their family’s house. She operated Kays Beauty shop for the next 50+ years until in her early 80’s her health made it time to retire. On December 29, 1951 the former Katherine (Kay) Gobert married William (Bill) Gobert. He preceded her in death in 1984.
They raised two sons who have grown into strong hard working men who went on to have strong hard working children of their own.
Her most favorite things in her spare time were gardening, church at All Saints Parish, music both singing & playing piano, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cooking/baking and shopping at St. Vincent dePaul for great finds. She and her sister MaryAnn had recipes for the best “royal” cookies and apple struedel. These were shared with her boys and spouses and family on the holidays especially, but also when it was cool and baking made the house cozy for friends too. She was always looking out for the needs of others. She passed on her love of gardening with many flower beds outside the home and also inside with lily’s and violets. Plants were shared with her daughter-in-laws so they got help getting their own gardens started. She was a long time member of the church choir and Hearts of Praise Prayer Group, both of these about 30 years or more. Her spiritual gifts were abundant and she was a great example of being kind, humble and blessed by the Holy Spirit.
Kay is survived by:
2 Sons: Gary (Diane) Gobert of Gladstone, MI
Tim (Rhonda) Gobert of Gladstone, MI
5 Grandchildren: Nick (Maya) Gobert, Tori Bunno, Raymond Gobert, Shaylyn Gobert, and Matthew Gobert.
12 Great-Grandchildren
3 Great-Great Grandchildren
And many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Kay is preceded in death by:
Parents
Husband
1 Infant
1 Brother: Ken Sheedlo
And 1 Sister: MaryAnn Hebert.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 27 2019, from 2:30 until 4:30 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 5:00 PM at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. A luncheon will follow in the church hall. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Gobert family.
Chris and Lulu Beauchamp - Gladstone , MI
Chris and I would like to extend our condolences to the whole Gobert family. It’s hard enough to lose your mother/grandmother but right before Christmas is heartbreaking.
jerry a stevenson - gladstone, MI
I am so sorry for your loose. your family are in my prayers. Kay was such a awesome women of god and will deeply missed.
Joanie Sefcik Grimes - Anderson, In
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother/grandmother. I knew Katie all my life as I grew up down the street from her parents in Nahma. She cut my hair until I moved out of state. Always looked forward to seeing her on occasion at the Labor Day celebration.
Dwayne Livermore - Las Vegas, Nv
My condolences to Gary and Tim. Kay was such a great neighbor, always friendly and happy. She cut my hair when I was a teenager and cut my Moms hair for many years. She was an awesime person and will be missed.
Patrick and Jannell Mineau - Cornell, Mi
Our deepest condolences to Kay’s family! She was a very classy lady, fun to be around, and a great example of faith filled living. Her love will be felt forever 🙂
Sharon Hebert - Aurora, CO
Thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers. We loved Aunt Katherine and enjoyed spending time with her in October – listening to some great stories. She was an amazing woman, filled with love and faith. Love you all!
Sharon, Paul, Harold & Families
Joyce Sawyer - Escanaba , MI
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Even though I didn’t know her, it sounds like she was an awesome woman and mother. Our condolences to the family.
Robyn Morrison - Gladstone, Mi
My condolences to all of Kay’s family. She was such a wonderful woman. I will miss hearing her stories and listening to her play the piano for McKinley.