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Kathleen Johnson Obituary
Kathleen Rae (Maher) Johnson of 1178 Larry Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI, born July 6, 1950 to James and Dolores Maher was called home to rest by The Heavenly Father at 7:30 PM on Friday March 8, 2013 at University Hospital in Madison. She was surrounded in love by her husband, sisters, son in law and her only daughter.
Funeral Services are 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Rev. Bill Beaton will officiate. Visitation will be held at Ritchay Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:30-11:00 AM. Burial will take place at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Baraboo, WI.
Kathleen (Kathleen Arnold) was employed for many years at First Financial (later Associated Bank) in Stevens Point, WI.
Kathleen loved the outdoors! Gardening was a passion. She was an avid reader and also a published writer. Traveling was a new joy to her and with her husband and they shared many wonderful vacations. Family was always first to Kathleen, no matter what turmoil may have been going on if a family member needed her it was her priority and her joy to be there for them. Kathleen was smart as a whip and could out wit just about anyone in the room. She could make anyone laugh!
Kathleen is survived by her husband Jerry J. Johnson of Wisconsin Rapids, sisters Mary and Jean Maher of Wisconsin Rapids, brother Mark Maher of Wisconsin Rapids, her daughter Jamileen (Dustin) Riley of Oconomowoc, WI and her three grandchildren Dayle (7), Riann (5) and Maguire(3). She was preceded in death by her parents James and Dolores (Cannon) Maher and sister Patricia (Maher) Lessig
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Anne Schaffenberger Tapaszi
March 12, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of Kathy's family...........she was a wonderful woman with a terrific spirit and a kind heart. Memories from high school were relived (and re-laughed about) when we reunited annually in the past few years...........and I consider myself very lucky to have had those days with her. (Thanks, Jerry!) Kathleen will live on in the memory of so many who love her............she was a gem!
Julie Lefler
March 12, 2013
We are thinking of you & your family is in our prayers Jamileen.
Your friends at the YMCA at Pabst Farms
Corey Esser
March 11, 2013
Sorry for your loss Jamie
Corey Esser
March 11, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss Jamie
Brian Whyte
March 11, 2013
Jamie - I am very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You are in my thoughts.
DIANE OSTROWSKI
March 11, 2013
JAMIE..so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.. She was my boss at Associated Bank in her last years there. She talked about you often and you were the light of her life. All of "the clerks" that reported to her were so happy she found Jerry after so many lonely years. We came to the church for the wedding ceremony. Her greatest accomplishment was raising you! Sounds like you have many special memories to warm your heart!
Mary Miller-Opperman
March 11, 2013
Kathleen and I worked together at FFB years ago. I told her then, how much I admired her strength and how beautiful she was inside and out. She always held a special place in my heart.Im just so happy she found love again..and that her little girl Jamileen who she loved like no other...gave her the chance to be a Grandmother. I send Kathleen's entire family..my deepest heartfelt sympathy.
P.S. Kathleen...Ill see you again..you can count on that. I've never and will never forget you my friend.
peter parsons
March 11, 2013
Mary/Jamie, I am sorry to hear about Kathy's passing. I hope you and your family are doing well. I had a lot of fun times with your sister/mother, she was a good person and I am sure will me missed by all that knew her.
Sara Esser
March 11, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss Jamie.
March 11, 2013
Jamie I am sorry sorry to hear of your loss My Prayers are with you
Barb Lowe
Jean Maher
March 11, 2013
Thinking of my sister and lighting many candles.
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