Kathleen Lucile Grabanski (nee: Krause), age 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Kathy was born in Hortonville, WI to Leslie and Lucile (nee: Radichel) Krause on February 14, 1944. She graduated from Racine Lutheran High School in 1962. On October 8, 1966, she was united in marriage with Edwin Grabanski. Kathy was employed with DeMark, Kolbe & Brodek for over 20 years as a receptionist. Among her interests, Kathy was active in bowling, volleyball and softball.  She was an avid gardener and had quite a green thumb; loved animals, especially dogs, and will be missed by Daisy.  She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection for over 50 years and involved in many areas of church fellowship, including teaching Sunday School and the Altar Guild.  Kathy loved music and dancing.  She had a wonderful sense of humor which worked well with her quick wit.  Most of all, Kathy loved her family.

Surviving are her husband, Edwin; children, Valerie (Dave) Nance, Stacey Robe and Jason (Charlette) Grabanski; grandchildren, Justin (Emily), Ashley (Alex), Toby (Jacq), Karley, Victoria (Matt) and Timothy; brother, Robert McCabe; sisters, Bev Ricke, Diane Tresider, Jan (Tom) Weyer and Joan (Bill) Kollman; sisters-in-law, Barbara (Arnie) Lizakowski and Jane Vaughn; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Les and Lucile; her in-laws, Dominic and Lorna Grabanski; brothers-in-law, Jim Tresider, Dave Ricke, Bill Vaughn, Herman and Arthur Grabanski; sisters-in-law, Sandy McCabe and Irene Grabanski; nephews, Danny Tresider and Gary Grabanski.

Service Details

Services celebrating Kathy's life will be held at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 322 Ohio Street, Racine 53405, on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 11:00AM with Pastor John Anderson officiating. Visitation will be in church on Thursday from 10:00AM until the time of service. The Committal Service for Kathy will take place at West Lawn Memorial Park following the service at church.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.