Kathleen Mary (FitzGerald) Pressel

Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Pressel, age 76, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025. Born on September 30, 1949, Kathy grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where she lived until 1989 before settling in Webberville, Michigan, the place she proudly called home for the rest of her life. 

Kathy married the love of her life, Thomas Pressel, on July 28, 1967, and together they shared 58 years of devotion, resilience, and deep family bonds. Family was at the center of everything Kathy did, and her greatest joy. Kathy's proudest accomplishment was the large, loving family she and Tom built together. 

A 1967 graduate of St. Mary of Redford High School in Detroit, Kathy always carried great pride in her school community and the lifelong friendships she made there. She dedicated many years to caring for children as a trusted day care provider, both in Detroit and later in Webberville. She also enjoyed her time as a Longaberger Basket consultant, forming close connections through her creativity and love for crafting. Kathy was an active member of the local Child Study Club, where she shared her warmth and commitment to supporting children and families. 

One of Kathy's most cherished achievements was coaching the 1994 State Champion Webberville Competitive Cheer Team, a role she embraced with enthusiasm, dedication, and pride. 

Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Joseph FitzGerald; her mother, Shirley Cassidy; her brother, Steven FitzGerald; her sister, Lynda Wygrecki; her son-in-law, Mark Schilling; her son-in-law, Phillip Sturock; and her granddaughter, Olivia Sturock. 

Kathy is survived by her husband Thomas Pressel; her brother Thomas Cassidy and his wife Mary; and her children: 

- Rebecca Schilling 

- Aaron Pressel and his wife, Holly 

- Hope Beeman and her husband, Matt 

- Sarah Sturock 

- Luke Pressel and his wife, Julie 

- Bethany Pressel 

- Timothy Pressel and his wife, Jessica 

Kathy is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Faith, Emma, Samuel, Aiden, Gavin, Lily, Xavier, Braylen, Shad, Cullen, Kaiden, Kingston, Piper, and Hazel; and her great-grandchildren, Lucas, Charlie, and Summer. 

Kathy will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her strength, her generosity, and the countless lives she touched through her work and community. Her legacy of care, pride, and dedication will continue to live on in all who were blessed to know her. 

Kathy’s family and friends will gather on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Scripture Service at 7:00 PM) at Borek Jennings Funeral Homes, Fowlerville, Michigan. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Father Nathaniel Sokol will serve as a celebrant. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Hospice. Please leave a message of comfort for Kathy’s family at 1-877-231-7900 or sign her guestbook at www.borekjennings.com. 

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