Katharine 'Kathy' (Hawke) West
July 15, 1947 - December 23, 2012
Obituary
MADISON-Katharine “Kathy” (Hawke) West, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Madison. She was born on July 15, 1947, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Harry and Medora Hawke. Kathy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics. She was a bookkeeper at Madison Property Management. She enjoyed bowling, reading, golfing, and going to musicals. She taught her grandchildren card games and played Yahtzee with them. Kathy is survived by her sons, Gregory (Elisa) West and Kenneth (Maureen Mack) West; sisters, Jeri (John) Erickson, Norma Clark, Lyn (Bob) Lexvold, and Cheryl (Bruce) Nelson; brothers, Tony (Charmaine) Hawke and Jan Hawke; nine grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother, Chris; and brothers, Ted, and Larry. A Celebration of Kathy’s Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Sharing of memories will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. A special thank you to Dr. David Hei and the U.W. Carbone Cancer Center, Margie Burris for all her assistance, and the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous for 23 years of love and support.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
A Celebration of Kathy’s Life will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Sharing of memories will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Barb Weber
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Love you Kathy. Am already missing you. Thank you for the fine example of selflessness you have shown, especially through your illness.
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Frances Miller
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Ken and family, I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. This is Matt's Mom in case you don't recognize the name.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I remember your Mom from the "old" days when you and Matt were just kids.
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Tina Hawke Rush
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Ken and Greg,
There are no words to tell you how broken hearted I am for the two of you. I didn't know you boys very well but I remember your mom as always happy and laughing. To my aunts and uncles, my heart hurts for you too. I cannot imagine losing a sibling. You were fortunate to have Aunt Kathy for a sister!
Love,
~tina
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Scott & Debbie Hawke
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Debbie and I send our deepest sympathies for loosing Aunt Kathy. Greg and Ken, we express our sincere condolences for your mother. I have many fond memories of her. She was one to always and a hug and kiss whenever we met.
With love,
Scott and Debbie
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Sherry Bromfield
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My condolences to Kathy's family and friends. I knew Kathy through work at MPM. I knew her to be a sweet, feisty lady who was very proud of her children and grandchildren. So sorry for your loss.
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Dawn Noorlag (Hawke)
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Greg and Ken, sorry I can't make it up there for the funeral. My mom is here with us in Beaver also. The weather is not cooperating! We will miss your mom greatly, she was strong to the very end, and kept her sense of humor too. She loved you, your wives, and all her grandbabies too!
Dawn