Katherine Rose Cannell

June 13, 1929 - September 11, 2013

Katherine Rose Cannell of Luther passed away, Wednesday evening, September 11, 2013 at her home. She was 84. She was born June 13, 1929 in Gaylord to Charles and Anna (Fisher) Wiesert and they preceded her in death. Mrs. Cannell graduated from Auburn Heights High School. On November 13, 1967 in Toledo, Ohio she married Ronald W. Cannell and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2004. In 1979 they moved to the Luther area. She was a member of the St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Luther for many years. Mrs. Cannell served on the Tustin Fire Department Board for 27 years. She was also the Dover Township Clerk for 27 years and had worked at the Michigan State University Lake County Cooperative Extension. Prior to moving to Northern Michigan she worked at the Oakland County Court House. Mrs. Cannell was also known for breeding and raising English Bulldogs for many years and had earned United States and Canadian Championship titles. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. She is survived by her children: Sandy Francisco of Tustin, Joe Ray of Las Vegas and Richard Ray of Luther; step children, Tom Cannell and Ronald Cannell both of Caro; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Luther with Rev. Ron Schneider as celebrant. Friends may meet the family Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Burial will be at Dover Township Cemetery in Lake County. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ignatius Catholic Church of Luther. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.