Mary Anne Keroson

MARY ANNE KEROSON

Mary A. Keroson, 68, of Cass City died unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025 in her home. She was born September 18, 1956 in Saginaw to Cecil Cross and Naomi Joan Larocque. She married Rodney Allen Keroson on April 18, 2000. He died August 10, 2002.

Mary earned her Bachelor’s Degree of Education from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in middle level education from Central Michigan University. She was a teacher at the Cass City Elementary School for thirty-one years; which included sixteen years in specialized education, three years in third grade, and twelve years in seventh grade. Mary restarted the Scholastic Book Fair at the elementary school and currently worked as a substitute teacher. She was extremely passionate about reading. Mary served as the Chairperson of Friends of Rawson Memorial Library. She was a member of Our Lady Consolata, Michigan Education Association, a Red Cross volunteer and past member of AAUW.

Mary was the genealogist for her entire family history and everything American Indian. She loved geocaching. Mary and her brother Al traveled every county in the state of Michigan navigating the treasure hunts. Last year they traveled thru the Upper Peninsula to Arizona continuing their geocaching adventures. Mary was an avid Detroit Tiger and Michigan State fan. She enjoyed completing puzzles, playing cards, board games, and was a strong competitor. Mary was the biggest supporter of her entire family.

Mary is survived by her son, Tony (Ashley) Butler of Cass City; Rodney’s children: Tasha and Bobbie; grandson, Owen; siblings: Cecil (Marj) Cross, Barbara (Charles II) Smith; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; dogs: Parker and Spenser; granddog, Chewy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, siblings: Walter (Carol) Cross, Albert Cross; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward (Jean) Keroson.

Funeral service held 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home Cass City with Deacon David Gillespie officiating. Memorials may be made to Friends of Rawson Memorial Library.

Visitation: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City

Arrangements by Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City