MADISON - Kathleen Marie “Kathy” Niva, age 67, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was born on April 7, 1956, in Madison, Wis., the daughter of Donald Niva and Joan (Lund) Niva. Kathleen was a graduate of Madison Memorial High School.

Kathy worked as a custodian for, and was supported by Options in Community Living. Kathy also worked at Goodwill Industries. In her free time, she loved to bowl with her Goodwill friends. She also enjoyed watching Packers and Badgers games and spending time at get-togethers with family and friends. For every holiday Kathy had a special outfit that she would wear. Kathy was very pet-oriented and was especially fond of cats. Her favorite color was green, and she collected all things Yoda and Marvin Martian. Kathy was known for her sense of humor, as she loved teasing family and friends alike.

Kathleen is survived by her brothers, Gregory M. (Lynne) Niva, Steven (Tina Watson) Niva and James Niva; and nephews, Matthew Niva, Alex (Lizzy Martinez) Niva, Michael Niva and Nicholas Niva. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, with the Rev. Sandra Schieble presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday.

Memorials may be made to Options in Community Living. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Kathleen Marie Niva

April 07, 1956 - April 18, 2023

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