Kenosha – Kathleen Ellen “Mima” Kaul, 59, passed away on June 6, 2009 at St. Catherine’s Hospital. She was born in Kenosha on July 19, 1949, daughter of the late Matthew and Eleanor (nee: Eells) Skender. She was a lifetime Kenosha area resident. On November 1, 1995 she was united in holy matrimony to Stephen Kaul in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kathie’s main joy was her children and grandson. She was totally devoted to her family. Kathie loved to dance, and was an accomplished ballerina in her youth. She enjoyed watching movies and traveling in her later years, and went above and beyond for her family. She was employed at Pizza Hut and the Kenosha Outlet Mall for many years. She chaperoned and volunteered to help at both her children’s and grandson’s school. Most of all Kathie loved being called “Mom”, and “Mima”. She is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Kaul; her dear children, Jamie (Richard) Hartnell, and Michael Waison; and the apple of her eye, her grandson Jacob Hartnell all of Kenosha. She is further survived by her brothers, Matthew (Barbara) Skender of Kenosha, Michael (Cynthia) Skender of Genoa City; sisters, Patricia (John) Newman of Wausau, Jennifer (Joseph) Metzger of Jacksonville, Florida. Kathie was a very special and loved aunt by all of her many nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many other relatives and friends, including her best friend, Raul Perez. Kathie was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary Skender; brother, Charles Skender; beloved nephew, Joseph “JoJo” Metzger; and mother-in-law, Nettie Kaul. The funeral service for Kathie will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, interment will take place at St. George Cemetery. Memorials to the family have been kindly suggested.
Jan Zurcher says
Jamie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. This is such a difficult time but I hope all of the wonderful memories that you have will help you to get through the empty days ahead. You have been blessed with a loving mother in your life. May she live on in your heart and her memory bring you comfort. Thinking of you and your family – Jan Zurcher
Christine Cripps says
Kathy was my neighbor and a really good friend. Kathy, Dolly, and I dubbed ourselves the Golden Girls. We spent many hours together laughing and sharing our life stories. She will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to Kathy’s family.
Kathy Peterson says
Jamie, Rich and Jake,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your wonderful memories comfort you. Take care, Kathy
Jenny Krueger says
Jamie and family –
May memories comfort your heart. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
With my love-
Jenny
Sarah Westenberger says
Dear Steve,
Dick emailed me and told me that Kathleen passed away on Saturday. I am so, so sorry Steve. I will keep you and your kids in my prayers.
Cousin Sarah Westenberger
Debbie Chike says
Steve, Jaime, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew and worked with Kathy for years at “The Hut.” She was a dear, beautiful, witty, and warm woman. May you all find comfort in the memories you have of a beloved wife, mom, grandmother, aunt, or friend. She was truly a special woman.
Martha Burch (Westenberger) says
Dear Steve – I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. Sincerest sympathy,
Martha
Susan Schneck says
For Jamie Hartnell and the Kaul family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Sue Schneck
Mike Wasion says
Mom, you passed on ten years ago today. I just wanted to let you know that I love you, I miss you, and I still think of you. Be at peace up there, and I’ll always carry you with me down here.
I love you.