Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Jul 11, 1954 - Dec 22, 2025
She was a very sweet lady, my dearest Hodag friend ,, for many years
Dorathy Knights
December 28, 2025 | Plover, WI | Friend
Kathee June Groner
July 11, 1954 ~ December 22, 2025
Age ~ 71
Kathee June Groner, 71, of Rhinelander, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital.
Kathee was born in Rhinelander on July 11, 1954, to Alice Wozniczka. She was raised in Rhinelander and graduated from Rhinelander High School.
Kathee will be dearly missed by her significant other of 49 years, Jay Kennedy, her daughter, Tammy Groner, her grandchildren, Scott, Ayden, and Natalee, and her great-grandson, Ryder.
Kathee is further survived by her sister, Joyce Wozniczka, sister-in-law, Debbie Shepard, Jay's brothers and sisters, many nieces and nephews, along with several "adopted" nieces and nephews, along with many cousins. Kathee was loved by so many family and friends.
Kathee was preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Ann Kennedy, her mother, Alice Wozniczka, sister, Teresa Ramker, brother Jim Wozniczka, and several aunts and uncles.
Kathee enjoyed camping, going to Hodag and shooting pool, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandson, and spending time with family and friends.
There will be a celebration of Kathee's life on Saturday January 3, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM, at Sammy Jr's, 801 Coon Street, Rhinelander.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be directed to family.
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