MADISON - Kathryn Elaine Cantwell, age 98, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Oakwood Village West in the presence of her family. She was born on Oct. 7, 1923, in Advance, Wis., the daughter of William and Cecelia (Bonnin) Mitchell.

Kate graduated from Shawano High School in 1941 and attended Carroll College. She married Roger Cantwell on July 9, 1943, and they lived in Shawano until moving to Madison in 1954. She was a longtime member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church and was an active volunteer at both the Agrace Thrift Store and the Oakwood store. Kate loved reading and was an avid Bridge player, often playing while at Oakwood. She and Roger loved traveling on road trips, and together they visited every capital in the continental U.S. She was always very involved in her family's lives and accomplishments, and she loved attending her grandchildren’s events.

Kate is survived by her daughter, Mary Schara; son, Michael (Susan) Cantwell; grandsons, Dustin (Katie) Lowery, Jason Lowery, Nathaniel (Trish) Lowery and Christopher (Carrie) Cantwell; granddaughter, Darcy Cantwell; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger Cantwell, Jr.; sister, Ione (Donald) Peterson; and brother, William Mitchell.

A private memorial service will be held.

Memorials may be made in Kate’s name to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761

Kathryn Elaine Cantwell

October 07, 1923 - June 06, 2022

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