Kathryn Rose Horton Obituary
The passing of Kathryn Rose Horton of Vicksburg, Michigan occurred on July 11, 2026. Kathryn Rose, born on September 4, 1953 in Brownsville, Texas, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Royal and Vera Royal (Okuley); her grandson Alexander Lay; and her siblings, Diane Royal, Dennis Royal and Don Royal.
She is survived by: her husband Donald; her children, Preston Patnoude (Tamra), Jason Patnoude (Traci) of Vicksburg, Daron Patnoude (Tracy) of Mendon, Matthew Horton, Adam Horton (Mai) and Jesscia Lay (Gabe); her grandchildren, Brendon, Mason, Eva, Ethan, Brendan, Zoe, Natalie, Jacob, Garrett, Gaige, Damian, Shane, Klairissa, Anthony, Isabella and Rachel; her great grandchildren, Dean, Weston and Ryker; and her siblings, Dave Royal of Vicksburg, Steve Royal of Vicksburg, Chris Getchel (Dave) of Kalamazoo, Julie Royal-Ferris (Scott) of Vicksburg, Mark Royal, Elaine VanTichelt (Jake) of Portage, Vicky Middaugh of Vicksburg and Amy Meisel (Mark) of Ludington. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Those who wish may make contributions to the Kalamazoo Nature Center.
