Kathryn Dray

Dray, Kathryn M.MADISON- Kathryn M. (Janecek) Dray, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010, at HospiceCare. She was born on Dec. 8, 1919, in the town of Woodstock, the daughter of Cyril and Huetta (Brown) Janecek. Kathryn married Reginald R. Dray on Dec. 30, 1944, at the Woodstock Methodist Church in Richland County. She received a teaching degree from Richland County Normal College. The family lived and farmed in Richland County until the early 1950s in Blackhawk and Prairie du Sac. Mom was involved in Cub Scouts and as a 4-H leader. She worked as a nurses aide and taught in rural schools. After they settled in Madison in 1963, Kathryn served as a teachers aide for 25 years. Reg and Kathryn were involved in Child Evangelism Fellowship and attended Madison Baptist Church. She is survived by her children; Susan Nyden, Daniel (Lynn) Dray , and Bill (Helen) Dray; grandchildren; Isaac (Carola) Nyden, Judah (Christy) Nyden Gay, Ben (Shannon) Nyden, Marissa (David) Mahagnoul, Heather (Tim) Johnsen, Becky Dray, and Stephen (Liz) Dray; great-grandchildren, Bethany Nyden, Vaughn and Cordelia Nyden, Emily and Anna Mahagnoul, Hannah and Ava Johnsen, and Elliot Dray; special friends, Kathy and Matt; siblings, Kilborn Janecek of Ariz., and Veronica Janacek of Oshkosh; brother-in-law, Orland Baker of New Mexico; and sister-in-law, Bea Dray of Hillsborough. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald; sister, Rosemary; and brother, Edward. Funeral services will be held at MADISON BAPTIST CHURCH, 2323 Portage Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010, with the Rev. Fred Weiss presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Bloom City Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Kathryns memory to Madison Child Evangelism Fellowship Fund. Kathryn and Reg are remembered for praying for their children. Memorials: Memorials may be made in Kathryns memory to Madison Child Evangelism Fellowship Fund. Cemetery: Burial will be at Bloom City Cemetery. Visitation: Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Service: Funeral services will be held at MADISON BAPTIST CHURCH, 2323 Portage Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010, with the Rev. Fred Weiss presiding.