Kenneth D. Kitson

Kenneth D. Kitson, age 92, of Tecumseh, passed away December 28, 2017.

Kenneth was born August 11, 1925 in Elkhart, Ind., the son of Ralph and Elma (Long) Kitson. He was a  graduate of Adrian High School. On January 12, 1946 he married Mary Muzillo and she preceded him in death on January 27, 2017.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee. 

Ken was a longtime member of the Tecumseh St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Tecumseh American Legion.

Ken is survived by his children, David (Marylynne), Kay Fabiano, Nancy (Dennis) Wells, John (Anna) and Joe (Pam); six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Mary, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Tecumseh with Fr. Daniel Wheeler as celebrant.  

Burial followed in Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens, Tecumseh, with military honors performed by the United States Navy Honor Guard. Visitation was held at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. also on Tuesday, preceding  the funeral service.  

Condolences to the family may be made online at www.pursefuneralhome.com.

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