Kathleen Frances Egert
May 12, 1952 – April 4, 2026
Longtime Rexton and current Newberry resident Kathleen “Kathy” Frances Egert, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital.
Born May 12, 1952, in San Bernardino, California, Kathy is survived by her loving husband, George Egert, whom she married on November 9, 2002 in Manistique, Michigan. She is also survived by her children: Khris (Laura) Alvarez of Midland, Ann (Doug) Savage of Harrison, Anthony (Jennifer) Egert of Birch Run, Angela (Jeremiah) Harris of Newberry, and Kelly (Danis) Flores of Portland, Oregon; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and her siblings Joe (Karen) Hoerz of Alborn, Minnesota, Betty Hoerz of St. Ignace, Linda (Brian) Missler of Cadillac, and Sherri O’Crotty of Sault Ste. Marie.
Kathy was preceded in death by her mother Lillian Hoerz; stepfather Walter Hoerz; son Ron Munro; sister Beverly Derusha; and aunt Gay Mattson.
For more than 20 years, Kathy was employed at the former Newberry Florist, where her creativity and warmth touched countless lives. A proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, she served as Unit 2 Elder Chairperson for the past eight years. During this time, she played an instrumental role in organizing Pow Wows, leading talking circles, and teaching Native traditions – work that reflected her deep respect for culture, community, and heritage.
Kathy was also a dedicated member of the American Legion Post #74 Ladies Auxiliary, where she enjoyed assisting as a bingo game operator. In her leisure time, she enjoyed baking and spending time with her family. Above all, she will be fondly remembered as a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose presence brought comfort and joy to all who knew her.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Funeral services celebrating Kathy’s life – including Native American rites conducted by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians – will follow at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Melinda VanderSys officiating. Interment will take place in the spring of 2026 at Maplewood Cemetery in Hudson Township.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.
Condolences may be shared at www.beaulieufuneralhome.com
Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry is assisting the family.
