
Katelyn Mathes-Kratochwill
November 23, 1988 - May 19, 2021
Obituary
Stoughton - Katelyn S. Mathes-Kratochwill, age 32, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on Nov. 23, 1988, in St. Cloud, Minn., the daughter of Robert "Bob" and Gayle (Kolpin) Mathes.
Katelyn graduated from Stoughton High School in 2007. She received her Practical Nursing diploma from Madison College in 2012 and currently worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Katelyn was an old soul, always putting others before herself and expressing unconditional love to everyone, while also being strong willed. She loved music, clothes, and shoes, but most of all, her children, who were so very important to her.
Katelyn is survived by her children, Lyla and Jameson “Jamey” Kratochwill; their father, Derek Kratochwill; parents, Robert “Bob” and Gayle Mathes; two brothers, Erik (Daphne) Mathes and Nathan Mathes; niece, Olivia Mathes; nephew, Weiland Mathes; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clinton and Mildred Kolpin; and paternal grandparents, Darwin and Betty Krueger.
A memorial service will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral AND Cremation Care, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of the service on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to her parents, Bob or Gayle Mathes, who will be establishing a college fund for Lyla and Jamey. Due to COVID regulations, masks and social distancing will be required. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park St.
(608) 835-3515
Events
Family Viewing
Sun May 23, 2021 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Visitation
Wed May 26, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
Memorial Service
Wed May 26, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care • 1150 Park St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Nelia Gundersen
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I don't even know where to begin I'm just getting really miss you being around I'm going to miss the times that we shared together and I'm going to miss the conversations that you and I have had but especially when you used to come over to my dad's house Hangout with me and my sister all the time those are great memories that I will always cherish rest in peace beautiful and I will see you again someday and I cannot wait for that day to come
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Barbara
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I'm so sorry to hear about Katelyn. Wishing you wonderful memories & know you are not alone. Prayers are with you during this difficult time. 🙏 Peace be with you & your family. Barbara Luger Furlano
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Megan
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Kate was like a sister to me for about ten years when I was dating her oldest Brother Nathan. I got to know her well and spent lots of time with her as a friend and a sister. Even as a teenager anyone that knew her felt her old soul. She was always someone that people could talk to about anything at all and she would always listen so intently. Offering comfort and advice along with love and friendship. Kate was someone you felt lucky to know and have in your life. She was always kind and extremely giving of her time and energy to those that she loved and even to a stranger in need. She never spoke unkind words about anyone and always saw the glass half full. Even through her own struggles through life, which we all have, she always seemed to maintain a positive outlook on life and the future. She was smart, beautiful, kind, selfless, and truly an amazing person in every way. Katelyn loved her family and she was always very close to her family members. She put her family first as family was the most important thing to her always. The bond and love she shared with her two brothers always amazed me. They rarely argued if at all and they always supported and defended each other. Kate was greatly inspired by music and the Arts, she had many interests and loved setting goals for herself which she always reached through hard work and dedication to whatever it was she set her mind to. In her deep adoration for her Mother and Aunts she wanted to follow in their footsteps and be a nurse. It takes a very special person to do that kind of selfless service, she was someone that I always felt would thrive helping others. She had such a close loving, strong bond with her parents. I always envied the closeness and love she shared with both her parents. Not everyone gets to have a family as close and loving as the one she had and she never took that for granted. I know that she is in Heaven and is now a Guardian Angel watching over her two beautiful children and family. I will forever keep her family in my Prayers and always have fond memories of the time I got to know and spend with her as a friend and a sister. Rest In Peace Katelyn, you will forever be loved and cherished by all who knew you and those who’s lives you touched with your big kind heart. Until we meet again on the other side, I love you.