Kathy Smith, 68, of Kenosha passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 19, 1947, in Kenosha, Kathy was the daughter of the late Milan P. and Margaret “Midge” Hains. She was educated at St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and was a graduate of Tremper High School. On November 14, 1970, she was united in marriage to Daniel J. Smith at St. Mary Catholic Church. Kathy worked as an executive secretary for American Motors. She then worked for Kenosha Unified School District as an administrative assistant at Forest Park and Bain Elementary Schools, as well as at the Educational Support Center. Kathy was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Church, and an avid volunteer for her children and grandchildren’s activities. She loved gardening, entertaining, walking and baking. She was well known for her famous brownies, and loved to share them with family and friends. What Kathy enjoyed most was raising her family with her husband Dan. She and Dan enjoyed yearly cruises, daily walks, and every moment they spent together. She was a devoted mother to her sons and daughters-in-law, and was especially proud of her four grandchildren, Emersen, Davan, Everett and Camden. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Surviving Kathy are her husband Daniel J. Smith of Kenosha, her two sons, Bradley H. (Beth) Smith, Adam D. (Lindsey) Smith; her grandchildren, Emersen, Davan, Everett and Camden; two sisters, Carol (Charles) Sichmeller and Judy (Gary) Bobber, brother-in-law Thomas L. Smith, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Her parents Milan P. and Margaret “Midge” Hains, and her sister-in-law Mary Margaret Dransfield preceded her in death. The family would like to thank Hospice Alliance for their devotion to Kathy’s care. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 29th, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. George Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 28th, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Proko Funeral Home and will continue on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Anne Catholic Church, Hospice Alliance or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Kathy’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
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Debra Smith-Ricchio
September 26, 2015
MY dearest Danny, boys, and the loves of her life-her grandchildren.You are all in my prayers, I am filled with such grief -as you. I loved this woman with her sparkling eyes, beautiful smile, and gentle voice. She was always so fun to be around, and now has made her a chosen one, his new angel. Remember the pain never goes away, you just relocate it to some other part of your life.LOve you all, peace,and many prayers going out to you and the family .xoxoxoxoxoxox always Love Debb