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80, Appleton passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on March 1, 1945, in Appleton to the late Thomas and Sybil (Crandall) Mullens. Kathleen graduated from Xavier High School in 1963. She worked at James River Paper Company and Johnson Controls as a graphics engineer before retiring. Kathleen loved animals, being up in the Northwoods, skiing and gardening.
She will be greatly missed by her two sons: Matthew (Julie) Kallas and Tad (Brenda) Kallas; grandkids: Cody (Kyra) Kallas, Ashley Chick, Whittney (Jered) Laue, Sean (Rachel) Kallas and Carl (Kalynn) Kallas; 16 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Judith (Ed) Elsey and Debby (Dale) Krenz.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob Zabinske.
A private family service was held, and Kathleen was laid to rest at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Appleton.
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Hannah K
June 1, 2025
I briefly helped care for Kathleen, and she was such a sweetheart. Her + Buttermilk really made an impression! Thinking of her family whom she thought the world of!
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Nicole Mae Zabinske
May 29, 2025
She was my step-mom. I had decided tonight, roughly fifteen minutes ago, that I wanted to contact her and show my children I have an extra mom too. Just like my kids do. Maybe visit with her in the future, since they have no grandparents to speak of. She used to take me fishing and we used to garden in the wooden boat in the front yard. Sweetie and Bullet were her dogs names. She taught me how to make a whistle out of grass, and never let me eat cereal with too much sugar. I remember her dancing, in a restaurant with a disco floor, to the song "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'", by Nancy Sinatra. And riding with her in a blue Chevy Nova. So many good memories. I just wish I hadn't decided too late. I will never forget her as long as I live. She was always very good to me. I will always think very highly of her. I'm very sorry for your loss.
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