Kathy Hendrickson

Hendrickson, Kathy MADISON - Kathy Hendrickson, our beloved wife and mom, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at University Hospital, following complications of an acute illness. She was born on Dec. 13, 1948, in Madison, the daughter of Michael and Gertrude (Schwarz) Ripp. Kathy was employed with Dental Health Associates. She had a variety of interests including crossword puzzles, gardening, sewing and jigsaw puzzles, but loved most of all her time spent with family and friends. Her most joyous moments were spent with her four grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Dave; her children, Matt (Leesie), Steve and Julie (Jason) Grosse; her grandchildren, John, Gabrielle, Cole and Amber; her mother, Gertrude Ripp; her brothers, Jim (Pam), Jerry (Mary Jo), Vern (Vicki), Allen and Neil (Joni) Ripp; her sisters, Nancy Ripp, Jeannie (Andy) Pendl, Linda (Roger) Hlavacka, Annette (Bryan) Palchik and Lori (Mike) Doherty; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael; and two sisters, Mary Jane Nosko and Cecelia Ripp. She is loved by many and will always be in our hearts. The lives that she touched will be enriched forever. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1128 St. James Court, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, with Monsignor Tom Baxter presiding. Burial will be in Middleton Junction Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton.