Kathryn Edwards

Kathryn Edwards

December 18, 1951 - January 06, 2024

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MONONA - Kathryn Kristine “Kathy” Edwards, age 72, of Monona, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 18, 1951, in Madison, the daughter of Jerome and Adella (Popp) Kohl.


Kathy graduated from LaFollette High School in 1969. She worked in the insurance industry for 30 + years. Kathy began her career with Hawkeye Insurance, moving onto General Causality Insurance, which became QBE, retiring in 2014. She also worked at Ken's Meat Market.


Kathy was very proud of her grandchildren. She will always be remembered for her compassion, wisdom and generosity. She was a long-time blood donor with the American Red Cross and a Signature Circle donor for Wisconsin Public Radio. Kathy loved traveling, reading and baking. She and her special companion, Jim Brown, enjoyed little day trips, traveling up north to Minocqua and spending time with Jim's family. Kathy and Jim enjoyed the condo life and made many friends.


Kathy is survived by her two daughters, Kristine Wright and Stacy (Michael Rich) Edwards Rich; five grandchildren, Lauren Wright, Hadleigh Wright, Landon Wright, Evan Rich and Kylie Rich; brother, David Kohl; as well as her special companion, Jim Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome and Adella; her brother, Michael Kohl; and her daughters’ father, Jim Edwards.   


In keeping with Kathy's wishes, no services will be held.
 

Memorials may be made to WPR and the American Red Cross. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral and Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420


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Kevin Huggins
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Jan and I are so very sorry. We met her and Jim at our condo and enjoyed the times spent "cruising" to places like the Dells, Trappers for brunch and riding the ferry. Also, spending countless hours omout back on the bench she and Brownee bought. She is already sorely missed - we will forever have great memories.
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Mike cira
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I only met Kathy a couple of times but I could tell how much she loved her family members
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Sue Sprecher (Jacoby)
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My heart is broken for the family. We had good times making cookies doing things with our girls!! We met thru our daughters going to school together. We reconnected on Facebook and was so happy for that. Kathy will be in my heart forever!!
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richard waugh
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. I worked with her at general casualty and later qbe
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Greg Mueller
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I had the privilege to work with Kathy for many years at General Casualty and QBE. She was very special as both agents and colleagues thought the world of her. She always talked lovingly of her kids and grandkids. She will be missed. Greg & Terri Mueller
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Pearl Leonard-Rock
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Kathy and Jim were the best neighbors I’ve ever had. They were helpful, welcoming, thoughtful, and caring. We only met 2 years ago, yet they celebrated my family as if we were related by blood. Thank you for loving each other. The rest of us benefited, tremendously. Kathy’s presence is missed already. And Jim, Lauren, Leila, and I are here for you (just as you have shown up for us, your neighbors)!

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