Appleton – Katherine Ann "Kathi" Van Berkum, age 68, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021.

Kathi was born in Racine, WI on October 21, 1952, to the late John and Marjorie (nee: Berens) Van Berkum. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Bill Van Berkum.

A strong, fun-loving, and independent woman, Kathi lived her life to the fullest. She worked in a variety of fields, including professional pet grooming, owning a disc jockey business, working at Appleton Papers for many years, and for trucking company Smith Transport. Her hobbies included traveling to blues festivals and concerts, gardening, and in recent years, spending time with her beloved dog, a Belgian Tervuren named B.B.

Surviving are her nieces and nephews, Billie (Marc) Salm, John (Sarah) Van Berkum, Jessica (Ryan) Krings and Sarah Van Berkum; grand-nieces and nephews, Olivia and Emily Gross; Maya and Jack Van Berkum; Bennett and Dylan Krings; friend, Kristen Mekemson; her beloved Belgian Tervuren B.B.; and many other dear relatives and friends.

In accordance with Kathi's wishes, cremation has taken place. A private gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.