Mary Katherine Fromme

Mary Katherine Fromme, 92, of Manitou Beach, Michigan, formerly of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 15, 1931, to Karl and Sophie Kassmann. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Central Catholic High School and graduated from Mary Manse College with a Bachelor of Education in 1953. Mary taught second grade at Whittier Elementary for 8 years and then moved on to St. Patrick of Heatherdowns School teaching first grade for 24 years. She retired in 1995. In her retirement years she volunteered at Addison and Onsted Michigan schools where she enjoyed telling stories to the elementary students. As the famous "Aunt Fanny," telling stories to the little ones and writing stories for her grandchildren made her so happy. Mary and her husband Eddie were longtime members of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church and summer members of St. Mary's on the Lake Catholic Church. Mary had a wonderful past winter spending it with family in Florida. She enjoyed wheelchair strolls in the sun, the beach, trying new restaurants and painting by the pool. Mary will be remembered by her smile which could light up a room, her homemade cookies, praying "the beads" for everyone's prayer requests and her generous heart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Fromme, daughter Carol Fromme, sister Theresa Maher and her parents. She is survived by her daughters Christine (Richard) Doyle and Cindy Fromme, quadruplet grandsons Matthew, Patrick, Nicholas, and Anthony Doyle. They were the pride of her life and everyone she met heard all about "her boys." She was their biggest fan and cheerleader! Friends and family may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 Reynolds Rd. on Sunday, November 26, 2023, from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. There will be a Rosary Service at 5:30 pm. The funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church at 10:00 am on Monday, November 27, with a visitation from 9:30-10:00 a.m. in the Narthex. Interment will be private. Donations may be given to St. Patrick of Heatherdowns School, (Library Fund) or to the ProMedica Flower Hospital Foundation, (Mary Fromme Audiology Memorial). The family would like to thank Mary's family doctor, Dr. Kristen Bodine-Zeller, for being such a wonderful support navigating her health care. Please view Mary's memorial video tribute and leave a condolence message at CoyleFuneralHome.com.

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Mary Katherine Fromme

November 15, 1931 - November 16, 2023