RACINE – Kathy J. Rannow, 57, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Monday, February 22, 2016.

She was born in Woodstock, IL on February 26, 1958, the daughter of Charles and Betty (nee: Schueneman) Crabtree.

Kathy worked at InSinkErator for over 36 years, retiring in 2014.  She enjoyed gardening, quilting, riding her Harley, playing softball, caring for her dogs and being a grandmother.  She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Becky (Mike Thurman) Rannow; her son, Tony (Ashley) Rannow; her granddaughter, Saige Rannow; her mother, Betty Crabtree all of Racine; her brothers, Chuck Crabtree and Bobby Crabtree of Belvidere, IL, Michael Crabtree of Wisconsin; her best friend, Debbie Hull of Tomah, WI; as well as numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Charles Crabtree and by her sister, Diane (Ken) Tabaka.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, February 27, 2016 for a visitation and time to meet with her family from 10 am until noon.  A service celebrating and remembering Kathy's life will follow at noon with Rev. Randal A. Poppe officiating.  Memorials have been suggested to the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus.

A heartfelt thank you to Peggy Nielsen for all the love and support she provided to Kathy and her family.  Also, a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- Al Saints for their professional and exceptional care.