Kathryn M. Shaffer

Shaffer, Kathryn M. "Katie" MIDDLETON - Kathryn M. "Katie" Shaffer, age 91, of Middleton, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2007, in Madison. She was born on July 22, 1915, in Sauk City, the daughter of John and Lucille (Johnson) Carr. Kathryn married Leonard Shaffer on Dec. 7, 1933. She was head cook at Elm Lawn School for 20 years. Kathryn is survived by her children, Jean (Kendal) Schmidtke of Oxford, Jim (Marcia) Shaffer of Kenosha, Bob (Ruth) Shaffer of Middleton, Jerri (Stan) Stampfli of Verona and Mike (Nancy) Shaffer of Madison; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Gladys Karnes, Helen Bollenbeck and Alyce (Al) Duckwitz. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard; brothers, Bob, Everett, Jerry and Mike Carr; and a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mike Grosse. Funeral services will be held at ST. BERNARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, on Monday, May 14, 2007, at 11 a.m. with Monsignor Joseph P. Higgins presiding. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or to the donors favorite charity. Katie was a sweet, caring lady who everyone loved. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at Sunny Hill Healthcare Center. When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now its time to travel alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted by trust. Its only for a while that me must part, so bless the memories that lie within your heart. I wont be far away, for life goes on, but if you need me, call me and I will come ... though you cant see or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart, youll hear all of my love around you, soft and clear ... and then ... when you must come this way alone ... Ill greet you with a smile and say "Welcome Home." Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com