Kathleen M. Kruse passed away on September 29, 2025 at Dimensions Living, Kenosha, WI.

She was born on May 16, 1946 in Kenosha WI, the daughter of the late Milton and Lorraine (Smith) Kruse, and remained a lifelong resident.

Kathy cherished spending time with her family and going on walks with her dog, Snooper.  She always enjoyed driving around in the newest cars.  Kathy loved the many years she spent living with her sister, Jeri, and visits to her sister Pat, in which she often bought a chocolate  "malt" for Kathy to enjoy.  Kathy was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and especially loved the years in which Brett Favre played.

Kathy was the baby of the family.  Surviving her is a sister, Patricia Christensen.  Along with her parents, her sisters, Connie and Jeri preceded her in death.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI.  Arrangements are entrusted to Proko Funeral Home, Kenosha, WI.  Memorials are appreciated by Hospice Alliance Hospice House.

Proko Funeral Home