Kathleen Elnora Marks Palmer

Kathleen passed away peacefully on the morning of June 22, 2024. She was a native of Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived in Marshall and Battle Creek before settling in Kalamazoo. Kathleen’s fondest childhood memories included horseback riding and spending time with her sisters at the farm in Marshall. Shortly after graduating high school, she married Jerry Palmer and they lived happily in Kalamazoo as they raised their two sons Chuck and Joe. Her passions included family, pets, cooking, reading, gardening, knitting, and spending time with family and friends. Most of all, she loved kids. As the boys grew older, she and Jerry opened a daycare at their home on Cumberland St. There was always youthful energy in the house.  Survivors included Kathleen’s ex-husband Jerry Palmer; their sons Charles (April) Palmer and Joseph Palmer, her sister Susan (Bill) Stover; and many nieces and nephews. Follow the link below to view Kathleen’s obituary.

Source: Whitley Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., ​Kalamazoo, Michigan

online originally published on June 25, 2024

https://www.whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Elnora-Palmer?obId=32116293