Kathleen N. Hafeman, 68, passed away after a brief illness and surrounded by family on Monday, January 12, 2015, leaving a legacy of laughter and love. She was born on October 29, 1946, in Appleton to the late Raymond and Mildred (Spierings) St. Cyr and worked selflessly to make memories for everyone she encountered, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.
For those of you who shared your life with Kathy, you know that Jesus stands at the gates of heaven with open arms, saying, "Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master's happiness!" because Kathy's steadfast, immovable work provided comfort for all, regardless of her role as nurse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, or neighbor. Her rewards came through lightening the loads of others with laughter, love, and a load of laundry. Her quick wit, spunky sense of humor, endless talkativeness, sing-along songs, and playful words earned her the nickname G-ma Chatty. As you pack away your tree skirts, wrap up in your afghans, and don your slippers, you will be reminded of Kathy's generosity of spirit as she lived Jesus' words, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Kathleen will be greatly missed by her family who dearly loved her. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Eric (Brenda) Borchardt, Kerry Hackbarth and Sarah (Bob) Pennewell; grandchildren, Emma, Jack and Katie Borchardt, Olivia Hackbarth, Alex and Madison Dollevoet and Ryan Pennewell; brother, Mike (Jill) St. Cyr; sisters, Carol Nunenkamp, Jan (Jim) Redlich and Chris (Pat) St.Cyr-Poehls, mother-in-law, Florence Hafeman; step-daughter, Lori (Will) Chase, step-granddaughter, Avery Chase; brothers-in-law, Dean (Ellen) Hafeman and Don Hafeman; sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Bill) Knoespel and Pat (Dick) Drews; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Kathleen is preceded in death by her brother, Ken St. Cyr and her father-in-law, Harvey Hafeman.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 10am to the time of funeral service at 12pm at O'CONNELL FUNERAL HOME (1776 E. Main Street, Little Chute) with Annette Wiesner officiating. To sign the guestbook, please visit oconnellfh.com. A memorial fund has been established.