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.
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.
Diane Wysocki says
Peace and God’s Blessings to the family of Kathy Grabanski! Kathy was a fun loving energetic friend with a great sense of humor. I have many fond memories of our time together in California.
How lucky we were all to have herin our lives!
Angie simpson says
You will truly be missed
Sylvia Krause says
I will be thinking about the family during this difficult loss of Kathy. We go way back to Our Father Lutheran church and two room school days
Sylvia Krause
Gail Knutson says
My heartfelt sympathy to Eddie, Val, Stacey, Jason, and all her many loved ones. God bless and comfort you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Dan & Cherie (Radichel) Krowas says
Ed & Family,
So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. Will always remember watching you and Kathy dancing at the weddings. You always made it look so easy. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.
God’s Blessings,
Cousin Sherry says
Aunt Kathy will always be a special blessing to me. I remember all the times we stayed over at the house and swam in the pool. She had wonderful spunk and a laugh that you could not miss. I have a lot of special memories. So thankful that she is now with Jesus. Praying for you all during this hard time. May God give you his strength and comfort your hearts. Love you all.
Nicole (Hanel) Ramczyk says
To the Grabanski Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Grabanski. I have very fond memories of her. Sending my heartfelt condolences and hugs to you all.
Gary & Mary Kolbo says
Kathy was one of our best neighbor we have ever had. She was so funny and made use smile many times.
We are so sorry we could not attend the funeral. We were at the hospital most of the day with Mary’s health kidney issues.
Hope Ed is ok, he was with Kathy for a very long time. They did everything together. We are so sorry for his loss. Kathy is looking down at us all smiling as always.