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

Kathryn Edwards

December 18, 1951 - January 06, 2024

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