Catherine Ione "Kitty" DeLau, daughter of Emil (1899-1978) and Lena (Marquardt) (1903-1977) DeLau, was born 16 April 1926 Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. She graduated in 1944 from Okemos High School. Kitty married World War II Navy veteran LeRoy Irving Kart 22 June 1947 Lansing.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Tuesday 24 June 1947
DELAU-KART RITES ARE READ SUNDAY
A candlelight service in Westminster Presbyterian church, Sunday evening, united in marriage Miss Catherine Ione DeLau, 604 West Michigan avenue, East Lansing, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil DeLau of Holt, and LeRoy Erving Kart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Kart, 3330 Avalon street. White gladioli and pink snapdragons filled altar baskets against a background of palms and candelabra. Rev. C. M. Mullenburg performed the double ring service.
The bride wore a gown of white marquisette styled with a heart neckline trimmed with accordion pleated ruffles which extended over the shoulders. Ruffles from the waistline extended into a long tain. A braided band of orange blossoms held her fingertip length veil and she carried a bouquet of red roses tied with white ribbons.
Mrs. Hugh S. Hemmems, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Her dress of pink marquisette was fashioned with cap sleeves and a bustle back. Her large hat and long gloves matched the dress and she carried a colonial bouquet of pink sweet peas centered with yellow rosebuds. Bridesmaids Miss Jean DeLau, Mrs. Richard Adset, sisters of the bride, and Miss Lois Kart, sister of the bridegroom, wore gowns of aqua, yellow and blue. Made of scroll pattern net, the gowns had cap sleeves, keyhole necklines and full net skirts. The attendants wore large hats and long gloves to match their dresses and carried colonial bouquets of sweet peas centered with rosebuds.
Kennth Walker attended the bridegroom and ushers were Jack Balzer, Robert Worthy and Harold Gemalskyale. Mrs. Harold Page played the organ and Mrs. Dorothy Hensta, of Owosso, sand, "I Love You Truly," "Because," and "The Lord's Prayer."
A reception following the service was held in the church parlors. The bride's mother wore a gown of black and white flowered crepe with white accessories and a corsage of red and white carnations. Mrs. Kart's black and white dress was accented with a corsage of red rose buds.
Assisting were Miss Mildred Jeffers, Miss Marjorie Hipley, Miss Ann Kiehm, Miss Eleanor Townsend, Miss Clella Weissinger and Miss Joyce Jeffers.
Following a trip to northern Michigan, the couple will make their home at 609 Bartlett street.
Kitty died 10 Aril 1998 Michigan. She was interred Delta Center Cemetery, Grand Ledge, Eaton County, Michigan.
Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan) Sunday 12 April 1998
KART, CATHERINE I. "KITTY" (DELAU)
LANSING
April 16, 1926 - April 10, 1998. Age 71. Kitty enjoyed Bingo, puttering in her flower beds, was known as the "Flower Lady" of Canterbury Commons, and was a member of the Central Free Methodist Church. Kitty was also an avid bowler and served as League Secretary for many years. The greatest joys in her life were spending time with her family and friends. The loved ones she leaves behind are 2 daughters, Karen (Dan) Sandrow of Wayne, and Debbie (Ray) Leicht of Brighton; 2 sons, Scott (Michele) of Jackson and Gary (Laura) of Lansing; 6 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; 1 sister, Jean (Don) Bartholomew of Lansing; and her dearest friend, Vicki Shoup. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Co. Lansing Chapel, 900 E. Michigan Ave., with the Rev. Daniel Shinabarer, Pastor of Central Free Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Delta Center Cemetery.