Kathryn Sowers

Kathryn A. Sowers, 78, of Ellsworth died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 16, 1935 in Albion, Michigan to Lester and Mary (Deeds) Hoag.

On October 29, 1955 she married Ronald Sowers in Springport, Michigan. They lived in Lansing, moving to Ellsworth in 1974 to own and operate The Country Kitchen, later The Country Kettle restaurant. They also owned and operated the KOA Campground in Bellaire from 1978 to 1982.

Katie was a member of Belltower Reformed Church, the Ellsworth Lioness Club, and the East Jordan Bridge Club. She enjoyed her grandchildren, visiting friends and family, cooking and planning for social gatherings.

Surviving are her husband Ron; children Scott Sowers of Ellsworth, Patti (Brian) Howes of Atwood, and Rhonda (Tex) Drenth of Ellsworth; grandchildren Elizabeth, Katelyn and Joseph Sowers, Marissa Cox, Courtny, Nolan and Grace Howes, Kelcie and Haley Drenth; great-grandchildren, Lillyanna and Aniah Cox; brother Rutgar (Beverly) Hoag of Williamston, Mich., and sister Dede (Gary) Southworth of Rives Junction, Mich. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Jo Sowers and son Ronald Sowers Jr.

Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home in Ellsworth on Sunday, July 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Belltower Reformed Church with the Rev. Jared Van Noord officiating. Burial will be in Ellsworth Cemetery.

For those wishing to make memorial contributions the family suggests the Ellsworth Lioness Club or Belltower Reformed Church.

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