Kathleen Jean Manning

BARAGA — Kathleen Jean Manning, 63, of Baraga, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 23, 1952, in Keweenaw Bay, the daughter to Bernard and Virginia (Kunick) LaFernier. Kathy graduated from Baraga High School.

She married Robert “Gumba” Manning on May 26, 1977, in Baraga.

She worked for KBIC for 15 years as an accountant, retiring in 2015.

Kathy enjoyed picking berries, camp fires and the outdoors. She was an avid reader, enjoyed going to the casino and shopping. Kathy was generous by nature. She was a woman of faith and deeply loved her family.

Surviving are her husband, Robert “Gumba” of Baraga; daughters, Tina Durant of Baraga, Maura (Craig) Holma of Iron River, Karin (Carl) Adams of Baraga, Heidi Larson of Kingsford; brothers, Bernard and Jerry LaFernier both of Baraga; grandchildren she called “her six pack”, Hannah Kathleen, Travis, Austin, Kassidy Jean, Allison and Faith; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by her parents.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 25, 2016, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacobson Funeral Home in L’Anse. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. with Rev. Julie Belew officiating.

Friends may sign Kathy’s guest book or send condolences at jacobsonfuneralhome.com.