Kathy L. Kreg
March 19, 1955 – June 18, 2018
According to her wishes, cremation will take place and the family will have a celebration of her life on July 6th, 2018 at 6p at Radiant Church in Richland, MI located at 8157 East DE Avenue.
Obituary
Kathy Lynn Kreg, age 63 passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the home of her daughter Rhea Terburg, surrounded by her children. She was born in Fort Hood, Texas on March 19, 1955, the daughter of Arlen and Marilyn (Currier) Kreg. She and Gary Terburg had two children Rhea & Onawa. Kathy was a woman that was ahead of her time. She had a brilliant mind and found her calling as a teacher of holistic health and medical message therapy, healing many along the way. Teaching and spending time with her family gave her great joy. She was a strong advocate for many causes and dedicated much of her time to researching, learning and finding the truth on matters in which she was passionate. She was a vibrant woman who loved adventure. When she was a younger woman, her adventures led her to sailing the seas of the Caribbean; spending time on several islands. Kathy took on any challenge that came her way and forged her own path in life. She loved many things cooking, music, laughter, poetry, painting, crafts, gardening, seminars, books, rocks and gems. She was especially proud of her extensive book and rock collections. Kathy was a collector of many things and if you needed something, you could possibly find it by cruising though her garages! She was preceded in death by her father Arlen Kreg, grandparents Clyde Kreg, Asa and Elvena Currier, Gladys and Lloyd Lyons and her Aunt Gayle Smelker. She is survived by her mother Marilyn Kreg of Kalamazoo, MI her children Rhea Terburg of Richland, MI; Onawa Terburg of Kalamazoo, MI; her beloved grandchildren, Caleb Howe; John Howe; Cora Howe; Clara Closson; her sister, Susan (James) Peterson, brother, Steven Kreg, nephews, Nicholas Peterson and Kevin Kreg. Kathy also had 5 aunts and uncles and many cousins. According to her wishes, cremation will take place and the family will have a celebration of her life on July 6th, 2018 at 6pm at Radiant Church in Richland, MI located at 8157 East DE Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses, c/o Joldersma & Klein funeral Home.
I’m heartbroken to hear this news. She was an amazing mentor to me. She saw things in me that lay hidden, and helped me explore the possibilities of what I could become. I enjoyed our conversations, being able to talk as friends from the same generation. I will miss her wisdom and encouragement. My prayers are with you all.
Rhea and all of Kathy’s Family and Friends, pleas accept my deepest sympathy. You have all had a very difficult time and for that I am so sorry. May God hold you in his arms and grant you Peace.
Dear Ones, There are no words . . . I loved her. I met her while teaching at Everest. I am so sorry for your excruciating loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult days and weeks ahead. She is still blazing her own path . . . She WILL bring Joy to whoever she meets . . .
Kathy became a lifelong friend the moment we met. We shared many an adventure and were mutually passionate about health, the environment, social justice and the rights of each person to live a healthy and free life. Her smile would light up the room whenever she entered and her laugh was contagious. My deepest love to Rhea and Onawa who I remember well from when you were both quite young and as adventuresome and passionate as your amazing mother. Beautiful and Blessed Journey into the Light!
I was very sorry to hear about Kathy. Before the Kreg Family moved to Comstock Township, they lived in Prosperity Plat. I was lucky to know Kathy as a neighborhood and Pershing School Kid. We were in Brownies and Girl Scouts together. She was my campaign manager when I ran for Student Council. I will always remember as someone who followed her heart. I was joyed to know she made a difference in people’s lives without compromising her scruples. Bless you Kathy, My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
So sorry for your loss to the family and thoughts and prayers for you all
I know this is late, im sorry for that. Ive had a hard time swallowing all thi. She taught me all i know of Medical Massage Therapy and was the best teacher i ever had. She advanced me faster than i expected and stuck herself out on the line for me to advance my career faster. I couldn’t have thanked her more for that. Because of her ive been a very successful Massage Therapist for a Chiropractor and doing it freelance as well. I hate i missed all this and disnt know before I moved to Idaho and couldn’t attend the celebration ceremony but all my other MT classmates kept me informed. Ms. Kreg… I kniw ur at peace and in no more pain i just want u to know how u have impacted my life in a great way and i looked up to you and still do. You’re the role model i aim to be like. And i thank you. I love you and miss you so very much.