Kathleen Bridget Thurber
October 16, 1924 - January 20, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Kathleen Bridget (Korback) Thurber died on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. She was born on Oct. 16, 1924, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Catherine (Gorman) Korback of rural Spring Green, Wis.
Kathleen was a graduate of St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing in Madison, Wis. On May 14, 1949, she was united in marriage to Raymond “Jack” Thurber. He preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1997.
Kathleen is survived by their children, Janice (Charles) Sable, Mary Anne, Patricia (Greg Lais), John, and Raymond; and grandchildren, Scott (Jessica) Sable, Caitlyn (John) Backes, Patrick Sable (Kendall Garrick), Lizz (the late Matt) Thurber, Roseanne Lais (Kyle Frenette), Mary Clare (Andrew) Debbink, and Martin Lais (Amanda Rodriguez). She is further survived by great-grandchildren, Samantha and Alana Sable, Oscar and Margot Backes, and Sylvie Rae Thurber.
She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Cathy Ann (Behling) Thurber; grandson, Raymond Matthew Thurber; sisters, Alice Aiken, Loraine Carpenter, and Angeline Parrish; and brother, Father Lawrence N. Korback.
Due to COVID restrictions, private services were held. Memorials may be made in Kathleen’s name to Agrace HospiceCare at www.agrace.org . Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com .
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Karen Anderson
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Our condolences to all of you. Our parents John Leroy and Sylvia Bailey were friends with your parents from when your Mom and ours were in nursing school together at St. Mary’s. ! And I believe the blind date they met on was arranged by Kathy and Jack! I remember both of your parents from my childhood and I know some of you were there too, always a fun time! Karen (Bailey) Anderson
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Jerry
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Sending our Condolences to the Family Of Kathy Thurber. Enjoyed so many years of visits with Kathy and Jack. Neighbors, Jerry & Jan Henrikson
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Jill HIlbert
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Mary Anne, I was sorry to see that your mom passed away, she was always kind to me when I would visit you at your house when we were in school together. Remember all the good times you had with her, hang onto the memories. Jill Tonkin HIlbert
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Vern Bronson
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Mary Anne, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was very special. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Vern and Kathy.
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Chris Gentilli
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Mary Anne, I'm sorry to read about the passing of your mother. I hope all is well with you and your family. It's been a long time since we've talked or seen each other. I hope retirement is treating you well. If you ever want to touch base, I'm at 608-206-2422. Take care. Chris Gentilli