Kathryn Elizabeth "Betty" Raudman-Knisely, 87, years old, passed away Apr 22, 2007, at Kalkaska Long Term Care Center with her family by her side.
Betty was born Jan 24, 1920, in Parkersburg, IA, the daughter of Edmund C and Almira (Dingman) Palmer.
In 1938, she married Merle E Raudman from Constantine, MI, where they made their home. From this union they had two sons and two daughters, Richard (Dorena) Raudman, Peggy Elizabeth (William) Kiel, Karen (Patrick) Stuck and, Wendall "Sandy" (Susan) Raudman. Merle passed away in 1988. Betty later married Roy Knisely of Constantine.
She enjoyed her family tremendously, knitting and crocheting throws for residents in local nursing homes. She also enjoyed Indian artifacts and was a "rock hound". She loved traveling thourgh the western states and especially a trip to Hawaii with friends and family.
She leaves a brother, Kenneth (Angie) Palmer of IA; her sister, Shirley Roberts of Three Rivers; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; both husbands; brother Wendall Palmer; sister Wynafred Bowman; and daughter, Peggy Kiel.
Visitation was held on Tue, Apr 24 at Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Wed, Apr 25, at 11 am at the Peoples Church with Reverend Roger Numerich officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery.
