Cherryl Kagen

KAGEN, Mrs. Cherryl Ann – Age 58, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011 at her residence. Family hour 10 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2011 at North Central Church of Christ, 2001 N. Saginaw St., with funeral service at 11 a.m. Evangelist Rigel Dawson officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Kagen will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Thursday. Mrs. Cherryl Ann Kagen was born January 11, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana the daughter of Clifton P. and Martha D. Tapo, Jr. Cherryl will be remembered for her love for traveling throughout much of the United States and numerous foreign countries. She especially had a love for the Lord. Her spiritual growth led Cherryl to produce several acappella gospel shows, developed a system that distributed DVD’s and tapes for numerous nationally known gospel groups. She enjoyed gardening, camping and family cookouts. Her most pleasing activity was creating an extensive collection of Tweety Bird memorabilia while working full time at Hurley Medical Center in the communication and pharmacy departments for almost 26 years. Cherryl’s generosity was recognized by many and her love was shown through personal contributions made for numerous causes and charities. Mrs. Cherryl Ann Kagen leaves to cherish her memory: husband, Steven B. Kagen of Davison; parents, Clifton P. Tapo, Jr. and Martha D. Tapo; son, Chester (Devan) Alexander Green of Pontiac, MI; 4 grandchildren, Anquinisha R. (Deric) Hannah, D’Angelo A. Green, Josiah J. Green, all of Pontiac, MI, Myiles S. Gardenhire of Detroit, MI; great-grandchild, Deric Hannah, Jr.; brother, Byron (Sherri) Tapo, Sr.; 4 aunts, Nancy Rheaves, Katherine Thompson, Willie Mae Napier, all of flint, and Dr. Joyce T. Verrett of Atlanta, GA; 2 uncles, Wilbert Verrett of Atlanta, GA, Dr. Herbert (Dr. Jeanne) Kagen of Cincinnati, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Lori Pawlowski of Laconia, NH and Ann Kagen; brother-in-law, Howard Kagen, both of Manchester, NH; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including co-workers at Hurley Medical center. Mrs. Kagen was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary Ella and Emmett Harper, Beatrice and Clifton P. Tapo, Sr.; and sister, Celestian Tapo-Timmons. The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of McLaren Hospice, Visiting Nurses and Volunteers. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, McLaren Hospice Group or any charity of your choice.

Cherryl Kagen

January 11, 1953 - March 31, 2011