We said goodbye to the earthly presence our life sharer, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Kathy Dehetre, this past August 4th, 2025.
She was born January 27, 1939 to Cloyd and Ruth Swope of Detroit. She was a faithful mother to five boys: Lon Maus, Barry Maus, Bruce Maus, Wesley Maus, and Mark Dehetre. She has six grandchildren.
Our family relocated to the area in the early 1970s. We enjoyed the many opportunities the lakes and trails of the Pinckney Recreation area offers. She had a blue painted pontoon boat which was docked near her house on Patterson Lake. She fondly named it “ChaChing” because of the cost of the many repairs that kept it going. Currently there is a pallet art in the front yard which says, “this place was clean yesterday, sorry you missed it.” While riding on the boat, she would say, “everything cool to see is always on the other side.”
She will be remembered for her good sense of humor and her love of cooking. She also enjoyed doing crafts, sewing, and gardening. There was always something creative in the making.
Kathy lived a long life and fought many battles. Throughout the journey, she practiced tenacity, generosity and creativity.
