Racine – Kathleen May (nee: Behrend) Hansen, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 23, 2018 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy was born in Racine on June 24, 1936 to the late Charles and Grace (nee: Peck) Behrend. A graduate of Washington Park High School, she went on to school to fulfill her dream of being a nurse. Kathy served our community as a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 25 years at St. Luke's Hospital & St. Mary's Medical Center, retiring in 1997.

On March 8, 1975 in Racine, Kathy was united in marriage with the love of her life, William R. Hansen. With a profound Christian faith, she was a devoted 40 year member of Hope City Church, formerly known as True Life / Bethel, where she proudly held leadership positions in Greeter Ministry & Life Group Co-Leader. Among her interests, she enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, Green Bay Packers and watching wildlife programs. Above all, she loved and cherished spending time with her entire family.

Surviving are her loving husband of nearly 43 years, William "Bill" Hansen; children, Kimberly (Steve) Greninger, Robert C. Roberts, Donna (Dan) Atkinsen, Timothy Hansen and Rick (Flavia) Hansen; grandchildren, Quentin Timo, Christopher Greninger, Taneka Machado, Nicholas Greninger, Jessica Roberts and Amber Bowen; 12 great-grandchildren; beloved canine companion, Maggie May; other dear relatives, cousins, church family & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 12:00 noon in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home with Pastor Tylre Butler officiating. Interment will follow at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon.

A special note of thanks to Dr. Ryan Engel, Wheaton Hospice (especially Julie & Cara) and home care nurse Barb for their compassionate care and support given in Kathy's time of need. May God bless all of you!

Service Details

Funeral Service: Friday, March 2, 2018 at 12:00 noon in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home (4600 County Line Road)

Visitation: in the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon