Kathleen Jane Gordon

Kathleen Jane Gordon

April 02, 1930 - February 16, 2026

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WAUNAKEE - Kathleen Jane “Katie” Gordon, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, with family at her side. She was born on April 2, 1930, on the family farm in Barneveld, Wis., to Thomas and Alma (Christenson) Mickelson. She graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1948. Katie married Donald Gordon on October 22, 1948, and they celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary in 2024. They raised their four children in DeForest. After all the kids were in school, Katie started her 28-year career working in the school offices in DeForest and Oregon.  


Katie and Don spend many years square and round dancing throughout the Midwest. They loved playing Euchre and Hand and Foot with family and friends. They took many vacations throughout the United States, cruised the Caribbean, England, Scottland and Scandinavia with their favorite vacation being in Hawaii.


As a proud Norwegian, Katie enjoyed the tradition of lefse and krumkake making with family. Katie loved teaching grandkids and great-grandkids the Norwegian version of the three little pigs, (tiatill, tiato, tiarose, mogelfru, store gubben heston).


Kathleen was a loving wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma and is survived by her children, Pam St. Amour, Karen (Walt) Bublitz, David (Lucy) Gordon, and daughter-in-law, Melissa Gordon; grandchildren, Mary (Paul) Elsing, Nicole (Brad) Cash, Jeffrey St. Amour, Derek (Meghan Percifield) Gordon, and step-grandsons, Matt St. Amour and Nick (Nuria) Clark; great-grandkids, Jackson (Kyia Ramsden) Elsing, Dylan (Leah Riddle) Elsing, Olivia and Carter Cash, and Sophia and Nicky Clark; brother-in-law, Donald Miller; and many nieces and nephews.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents; stepdad, Charles Junius; son, Larry Gordon; grandkids, Patrick and Anna St. Amour; and her siblings and their spouses, Lillian (Olin) Bystol, Bernice (Alvin) Thompson, Marcella (Ralph) Peterson, Violet (Walter) Kahl, Darlene (Jack) Strassman, Jeanette (John) Richard and Genevieve Miller.


A memorial service will be held at Mount Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church, 315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with Pastor Jim Ranney presiding. Burial will be held at West Blue Mounds Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.


In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mount Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church, the American Heart Association or Agrace HospiceCare.


The family would like to thank the Waunakee Valley Senior Living staff and Agrace HospiceCare staff for their loving and wonderful care of Katie, especially her team, Rachel, Kelly, Derek and Millie.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077



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Sat Feb 28, 2026 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Mount Horeb Evangelical Lutheran Church • 315 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
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Memorial Service
Sat Feb 28, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Kathleen Jane "Katie" Gordon
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson-Camacho Funeral Home – Mt. Horeb
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Deb Piquette
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I have warm memories of visiting with Katie & her sisters at Mt Horeb ELC luncheons & other WELCA events. Katie had a kind soul. Sending prayers & wishing her family peace & comfort during the coming days & months. Rest peacefully Katie. 🙏🏼
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Joan Hiltbrand Knox
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Sending my sympathy to Katie’s family - she is my mothers (Esther Mae Hiltbrand) cousin. You have many wonderful memories to remember her. Joan Hiltbrand Knox
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Sue Mickelson
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I met Katie when I worked for Dane County Public Health and was assigned as a School Nurse to the Oregon School District. She saw Mickelson on my name tag and asked if I knew any of the Mickelsons in the Mt. Horeb area. I told her that Bill & Beverly Mickelson were my father and mother in law. She told me we were related. I think Bill was her cousin. She was a joy to work with; friendly, efficient and very good at her job. She was definitely a 'people person' and was really good with kids. My condolences to her family and friends.
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Dennis Peterson
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Hello Pam, Karen and David. I treasure the memories of our families from years past. It has been so long since I have seen you. Diane and I visited your parents a few years ago. We went out to dinner and Don drove us around town. It was a great visit. I am sorry we will not be able to attend on Saturday. We have a prior commitment with Diane's daughter in Oshkosh. She has some major issues going on. We love you guys and wish you well. God bless. Dennis and Diane Peterson.
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Dawn Cherek
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Katie And Don were one of my favorite clients! I did their hair at the Cannery Row! I did Don here right before he left. We shared a lot of stories together! And I always got my cookies at Christmas from Katie. You guys are truly missed! Rest in peace Katie Dawn Cherek.

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