Kathleen Dilger, 63, passed away on January 25, 2022. Kathleen was the eldest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Dilger. She graduated from Michigan State University before receiving her law degree from Wayne State University. Kathleen established a thriving law practice and helped countless clients during their most difficult moments. She was a brilliant, fierce lawyer, who was respected by her colleagues for more than thirty years.
Kathleen will be remembered for her lifelong love of animals, her generosity, her sense of humor, and her unlimited devotion to her children.
Kathleen is survived by her two children, Rachel Urbis and Ryan Urbis, the beloved father of her children, Richard Urbis, her sister, Patricia Dilger, and her nieces, Kathleen Vivian and Kelly Vivian.
Kathleen will be missed dearly and will forever be in our hearts.
Private services for the family were held at Pixley Funeral Home. In the spring, her burial and celebration of life will be held in Boyne City, where she will rest in peace with her mother and father.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlevoix Area Humane Society (614 Beardsley Street, Boyne City, Michigan, 49712, https://www.charlevoixhumane.org/support/online-donations ) or the Good Neighbors Food Pantry in Boyne City, where her father, Joseph Dilger, loved to volunteer (PO Box 35, 624 State St, Boyne City, Michigan, 49712, https://goodneighborsboyne.org/donate ).
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