Cathryn D. Morse

JEROME- Cathryn Diane Keech Morse peacefully passed away on July 21, 2025, at the Henry Ford Hospice Home of Jackson. Cathryn was born to Claire (Bud) and Elaine Keech on August 2, 1951, in Detroit Michigan. She graduated from Denby High School in 1969 and later attended Oakland University. On September 18, 1988, she married the love of her life Michael Dean Morse. They settled in their country home in Jerome, Michigan, where they were adopted by Bob, a tailless cat. Over the years, they shared their home with many cats, including Jazzie and Lilly. Cathryn and her husband also cherished their hummingbirds, with Mike diligently setting up feeders every spring, attracting numerous birds each summer. Another love they had was traveling on Mike’s motorcycle, Lucille Their journey together began when they met at an Eastern Star meeting and went on traveling to various chapters from the upper peninsula to Ohio. Cathryn served as a Worthy Matron multiple times, starting at the Lakeshore chapter in 1979, and most recently at the Fairfield chapter in 2022. She was actively involved in several Grand chapters, ultimately serving as Grand Ruth in 2017 for the Fowler-Huis Grand family she also served as Wayne County president. She was a member of Tecumseh chapter #51, and a dual member of Fulton chapter #67 in Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Mike; sister, Cynthia Keech of Warren, and her brother, Steven Keech of Roseville. Cathi was preceded in death by her parents Claire and Elaine Keech, as well as her grandparents and several aunts and uncles. A joint memorial celebrating Cathi and her beloved Michael will be held Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Tecumseh Masonic Temple 700 Bishop Reed Dr. Tecumseh MI. The family will greet guests at 10:30 a.m. with the memorial beginning at 11:30 a.m. A light luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, consider memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, your local Hospice, or consider planting a tree or plant for hummingbirds and bees. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Cathryn D. Morse

August 2, 1951 - July 21, 2025