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Kathleen Egstad Obituary
Kathleen Mary Egstad
Jan. 8, 1941 – Sept. 18, 2022
MIDDLETON - Kathleen Mary Egstad, age 81, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. She was born on Jan. 8, 1941, in Madison, the daughter of Herman and Eleanor (Boos) Hensen.
Kathy graduated from Edgewood High School in 1959 and then continued her studies at Edgewood College. She met her future husband, James Egstad, on a double date in high school. They were united in marriage on Aug. 20, 1960.
Jim's career gave the family opportunities to live in many different cities within the United States, Sweden and Belgium. Kathy had an eye for art and color pallets and her home was beautifully decorated. She was a self-taught seamstress and was also a fantastic cook. She even had a few recipes named after her. Kathy was a member of JASNA (Jane Austin Society of North America) and the Middleton-Cross Plains Garden Club.
Kathy is survived by husband, Jim; five children, James Egstad Jr., Christopher Egstad, Jonathan (Cori) Egstad, Joshua (Crystal) Egstad, and Katherine Beschta; grandchildren, Anders and Ronan Egstad, Joseph Gorski Jr. (McKenzie Blohowiak), Ashley Gorski, and Brooke and Nicholas Beschta; great-grandson, Colton Gorski; brothers-in-law, Dennis Egstad and Michael Predith; and sister-in-law, Yvonne "Bonnie" Jones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Eleanor; and brothers-in-law, Roger Jones and Bob Egstad.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare, especially Lynette, Jody and Tonesha, for making Kathy's final days as peaceful and comfortable as possible.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Patricia Dunn Trecker
September 26, 2022
I am an EHS HS classmate of Kathleen, Patricia Dunn. Reconnected after we were both married and living in Minneapolis area. She introduced me to wonderful Estate Sales in some of the historic older homes section of the City. We had great fun doing this. May you Rest In Peace, Kathleen.
Marlene Olson
September 25, 2022
Sorry to hear about Kathleen's passing. I am so glad I had a chance to reconnect and reminisce about the family again. Take care and know my thoughts are with your whole family.
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