Kathleen M. Nighbert

1945 - 2017

Kathleen M. Nighbert, 72, of Kenosha, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Born in Racine on May 10, 1945, she was the daughter of the late J. Thomas and Margaret (Clausen) Gaffney. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, class of 1963.

It was freshman year of high school where she met, Terry A. Nighbert. Upon graduation, started dating and three years later, she married her sweetheart at St. Mark's Catholic Church on Oct. 22, 1966; recently celebrating the blessing of 50 years of marriage.

Kathleen was a homemaker for her family; together raising three beautiful children. She was a former member of St. Mark's, St. Thomas and St. Mary's Catholic Churches.

Baking, knitting, and gardening were some of her talents and hobbies; along with getting out to shop and later learning to be a smart on line shopper.

Kathleen will be deeply missed by her husband, Terry; her children, Laura Spiegelhoff, Matthew (Susanne) Nighbert and Beth (Sean) Dillon; her five granddaughters, Erin and Megan Dillon; Sarah and Rebecca Spiegelhoff and Cassandra Nighbert; along with her brothers, Thomas and Michael (Marcia) Gaffney and her sister, Patricia (Roger) Yule.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons in infancy, Edward Allen and Daniel Joseph and sister in law, Lin Gaffney.

A visitation for Kathleen will be held at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 12, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral services honoring Kathleen's life will take place on Wednesday, starting with prayers at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 5821 10th Ave. Interment will follow at St. James Cemetery.

Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home & Cremation Services

3720 39th Avenue

Kenosha, Wisconsin 53144

262-658-4101

Online Condolences at www.piasecki-althaus.com

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Published by Kenosha News from Jul. 6 to Jul. 9, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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July 18, 2017

Terry,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Give my regards to your children from me and mine.
Deepest sorrow,
David Gaffney

Nick and Linda Hannes

July 12, 2017

Dear Terry and Family,
We are sorry to hear about Kathy. May your love and memories of her help to comfort you and ease your pain. We will remember the times together when we were younger. Kathy is resting peacefully. Prayers and hugs.

Ken & Joan Herro

July 9, 2017

Terry,
We are sorry to hear of your great loss. You and Kathy were the best examples of a great marriage. You are in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy. Kenny & Joan

walter winters

July 7, 2017

Dear Terry & family,
I left Kenosha many years ago. I still have memories of you, Peter, Frank and me having our share of fun. I remember the races we would go to up at State Fair Park. I also remember the fine chicken dinners that Kathy would prepare for us undeserving souls. Through Facebook, I kept in touch with You and your family. After all is said and done, we didn't do so badly. Kathy will be missed by all of you and me. May Kathy rest in peace.

July 6, 2017

WE ARE GOING TO MISS YOU. YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON,WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. LOVE JOE & BARB

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