Kathleen "Kathy" Lynette Ash

MADISON - Kathleen Lynette “Kathy” Ash, age 74, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. She was born on Nov. 7, 1946, in Madison, the daughter of Edward and Doris (Collins) Lottes. Kathy graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1964. She worked at various dental offices for 30 years, as a massage therapist at Studio Z for 20 years and later at Salon Z. She was a member of City Church. Kathy’s greatest pleasures in life were her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going for walks with her dog, Lily, and taking trips with Wayne to Florida. She treasured the friendships she made with her clients. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Bobbi (Kyle Kinder) Ash; son, Eric Ash; three grandchildren, Autumn (Zia) Walker-Chinoy, Kaden (Francie DiLoreto) Preston and Caleb Peck; significant other, Wayne Hutter and his children, Bradley Hutter and Shelly Hutter (Michael Batus); and seven siblings, John (Mary Lou) Lottes, Tom Lottes, Shary Williams, Kris Zimdars, Laury Bussan, Kelly Conklin and Molly Klongland. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Friday, May 21, 2021.Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until the start of the service on Friday. A special thanks Heartland Hospice and others who provided special care in the last year of her life. 1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420