Patti Jo Lafond Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Patti Jo Lafond (Negaunee, Michigan), born in Ishpeming, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 70, on August 15, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Patti Jo Lafond to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Kratz and Marie Kratz (Larch); her brothers, Joseph "Butch" Kratz, Gary Kratz and Michael Kratz; her parents-in-law, Douglas and Janet LaFond; her siblings-in-law, Thomas Petrocik of Dennis, Dennis Trudgeon, Mary Wittler, Jean Trudgeon, Gaye Kratz and Barb Kratz; and her close friend Joanne Williams.

She is survived by: her husband Douglas LaFond; her pet Willow; her daughter Amy Anderson (Chris); her grandchild Cadence of Palmer; her daughter Jenny Holmgren (Darren); her grandchildren, Grace and Luke of Oconto, Wisconsin; her siblings, Renae Petrocik of Negaunee, Lori Skytta (Dan) of Virginia Beach, VA and Dennis Kratz (Kathy) of Ishpeming; her siblings-in-law, Linda Kratz of Ishpeming and Gordon Wittler of Skandia; and her close friend Patty Garbett. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed in Patti's memory to the Negaunee Public Library.