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Kathleen Holub Obituary
Kathleen (Kathy) Holub passed away on September 7, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born on July 11, 1951 in Neillsville, Wis. to Joseph and Mildred (nee Honzik) Holub. Kathy was the youngest of nine children. Kathy graduated from Alma Center High School in1969 and from the District One Technical Institute in Eau Claire, Wis. in 1970. She worked for Anchor Bank in Madison for many years, eventually retiring from there. Kathy was a member of Asbury Church in Madison for many years. Church was Kathy's life. She was involved with many projects at church and had made many loyal friends there. Kathy loved walking and walked everywhere. She also loved to read and write. Family genealogy was important to her as was her Czechoslovakian heritage. Another love of Kathy's life was her cats through the years, Bandit, Tiger and Butterscotch.
Kathy is survived by her brother, Leonard (Judith) Holub sisters, Shirley Aldrich and Ilene Harlicker, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mildred, sisters, Delores Peters, Ellen Jahn, Barbra Jones, Lorretta Holub, and brother, Ron Holub. A special thank you to Emily and Wendy of SSM Hospice – Madison and to all the staff at Heritage Home Middleton for all their help and compassion. Also, a very special thank you to the women of Asbury Church, especially, Sue, Faith, Mardelle, and Darlene who were there at all times for Kathy. They were her angels.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Asbury Church 6101 University Avenue on Thursday, September 18th at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. Memorial gathering at church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Memorials in Kathy's name can be made to Asbury Church or the your favorite animal shelter.
We love you Kathy, and will never forget you.
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