Kathy Bechtol

July 15, 1959 - January 29, 2022

Kathleen (Block) Bechtol, 62, of Grand Ledge, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 29, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Those who knew Kathy loved her, and the empathy and compassion she had for others was unmatched. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who wholeheartedly embraced each of those roles. She enjoyed cooking and baking, drawing and crocheting, spending time in her garden, and caring for her four-legged buddy Oscar. Above all else, she loved being around those that she loved the most. Her genuine kindness and endearing smile touched the lives of many. Kathy is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Mark Bechtol, daughter Kelsey Bechtol (Will Consiglio), sons Andy Bechtol (Ashlie) and Tony Bechtol (Kimberly Abed), along with six adoring grandchildren; siblings Ken Block (Pat), Julie Haan (Val), Tim Block (Karen), and Amy Hoeksema (Dan). She is preceded in death by her beloved mother and father, Nancy and Kenneth Block. Visitation will be held on Thursday February 3, 2022 from 4-7:00 pm at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. A private funeral service and committal will take place on Friday February 4, 2022. Memorial contributions in Kathy’s name may be given to the Capital Area Humane Society, 7095 W. Grand River Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48906 (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=cahsad&id=23).