It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mary Frances Kite after her third courageous battle with cancer.  She died at home on December 22, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Mary was born on October 14, 1959, to Joseph and Bernice (Lesway) Fraser in Elkhart, IN.  She grew up in Osceola, IN and was a 1978 graduate of Penn High School.  She also received her associate degree from Michiana College of Commerce.

After graduation, Mary began working for Miles/Bayer in Elkhart and later in Mishawaka, where she was an Executive Administrative Assistant for 40 years.  She retired in 2021.

On June 28, 1980, she married the love of her life, Bret Kite and became his 'Wifey' or 'Wife'.  They truly adored one another.

Mary was a great friend to many people.  She always had kind and encouraging words just when someone needed it most.  She loved gardening, her flowers, cats, baking and taking care of Bret.

Mary was a woman of faith who wasn't afraid to share it.  She had a distinctive laugh, a smile that lit up the room and gave hugs like no other.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, David Fraser, sister-in-law Deana Bokhart, brothers- in-law Dick Bokhart and Barry Frydrych.

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Bret, nephews AJ Fraser (Jackie, children Kyle and Kate), Ryan Fraser (Jennifer, children Sebastian and Vivian), Travis Fraser (Keeley, son Waylon), sisters -in-law Kim Hershberger (Steve), Karen Frydrych (son Ian), brothers-in law Jim Kite (Sue, son Jason), Denny Kite (Marilyn, children Mike (Michelle), Nicole Taber (Mike), nieces-in law Kelly Butler (John), Rhonda Arndt (Dwight deceased), nephew Rick (Elaine) Bokhart, along with many friends.

Visitation will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 10776 McKinley Hwy, Osceola, IN on Friday, December 27 from 4-8 pm.

A Mass of Christian burial will be officiated by Fr Bill Meininger at Queen of Peace Catholic Church 4508 Vistula Rd, Mishawaka, IN on Saturday, December 28 at 11 am, with visitation one hour prior.

She will be laid to rest in Chapel Hills Memorial Gardens.

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:6-7

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