Kathleen Marie Pacholke Auburn, Michigan Formerly of Hemlock Passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Age 75 years. The daughter of the late Helen (Zak) and Ralph Pietrzak was born December 28, 1941 in Saginaw, Michigan. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School, Class of 1959. She married Alfred Pacholke, November 3, 1962. Her husband of 54 years survives her. She retired from Hemlock Public Schools. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Auburn. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, crafts and reading. Surviving besides her husband, Alfred, are a son, a daughter and their spouses, Brian and Tammie Pacholke; Tracy and Brian Wasmiller; three grandchildren and their spouses, Alan and Lauren Pacholke; Amanda and Kevin Hamann; Emily Wasmiller; five great grandchildren, Mikaya, Dane and Scarlett Pacholke; Landon and Cadence Hamann; her brother, James Pietrzak; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, a brother Ronald Pietrzak, has predeceased her. The funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, 1557 Seidler Rd. Auburn, MI. Pastor Seth Hemme will officiate. Friends may call at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Rd. from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday and then on Thursday at the Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Zion Lutheran Church, Auburn or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company
201 North Miller Road
Saginaw, MI
United States 48609