Norway- June “Kathy” A. Tesch, 84, of Norway, Mich., passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Freeman Nursing & Rehab, Kingsford, Mich.

She was born February 6, 1942, in Green Bay, Wisc., daughter of the late Neil and Margaret (Meyer) Stordeur. Kathy grew up in Green Bay and was a graduate of Green Bay West High School, class of 1960. On December 2, 1961, in Green Bay, she was united in marriage to Gordon Tesch. Kathy and Gordon resided in Green Bay until 1973 before moving to Ogema, Wisc. They moved to Norway, Mich. in 1985.

Kathy enjoyed making jewelry, fishing, watching westerns, and was an avid casino enthusiast. She will be remembered for being a collector of many things, including porcelain and Barbie dolls. Kathy especially loved the time she spent at camp with her family and friends.

Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Gordon Tesch; three sons, Gary (Rochelle) Tesch of Adams Friendship, Wisc., Guy (Michelle) Tesch of Armstrong Creek, Wisc., and Gregory (Patti) Tesch of Alaska; two daughters, Candi Tesch of Norway, Mich., and April (Bob) Peterson of Norway, Mich; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and by sisters, Sally Meyer and Mary Buchholz.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her twin sister, Joan; sisters, Susie and Judy; and by her beloved dog, Charmin.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain, Mich. The Memorial Service will follow at the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Jim Danielson will officiate.

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Freeman Nursing & Rehab for all their care and compassion they showed Kathy.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Kathy’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, Mich., to honor Kathy’s legacy of life.