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Kathleen R. Oakley-Foster

Dec 3, 1962 – Jan 21, 2021

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Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, private services were held.

 

Kathleen R. Oakley-Foster, 58, of Racine, lost her 8 year battle with cancer on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Kathleen was born in Rockford,  IL on December 3, 1962 the daughter of Richard C. and Rita J. (nee: Pauletti) Oakley.

She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. Kathleen’s greatest joy came from the time she spent with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving are her children, Keesha Oakley, of Tucson, AZ, Tasha Soward, and Myron Oakley, both of Racine; seven grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nasir, Hysaan, Kasen, Kye, Giovanni, and Jade; mother, Rita J. Wenzel, of Kenosha; father, Richard Oakley; of Rockford, IL, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sheri and Kurt Seitz, and Wendy and Frank DeRosa, all of Rockford, IL; and brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Lisa Elliott, of Spring Prairie, WI. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive her. Kathleen was preceded in death by two grandsons, Kato and Darian.

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  1. Denena Edwards says

    January 27, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    To Tasha & family;

    Sending my love ❤, prayers 🙏🏾, and condolences to you & your loved ones at this most difficult time. No more suffering & pain for dear Kathy. Thinking of you!
    Deepest sympathy!

  2. Elonda says

    January 28, 2021 at 5:53 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss

  3. Pastor Chris and Nicki Bradshaw says

    January 29, 2021 at 9:48 am

    Dear Family,

    We are pastors and friends of Sherri (sister) and Kurt Seitz. We’re sorry for your loss and praying for each of you as you remember Kathy. May you experience the peace and comfort only Jesus provides in this time. He is with you and holding you as you grieve.
    With much love!

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