La Crosse - Kathryn M. Steele, 95, of La Crosse, died on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Hillview Health Care Center in La Crosse. She was born on September 14, 1927 in Cashton, WI to Walter and Julia (Schroeder) Brandt. Kathryn was the first queen for the Cashton Fall Festival. On June 23, 1949 she married LaVern Steele in Cashton. Kathryn was an avid bowler and enjoyed gardening, camping, and fishing. She also enjoyed sewing until she lost her eyesight in 2001. Kathryn and LaVern were snowbirds in Arizona where they made many friends.
She is survived by a daughter Cindy (Paul Rueckheim) Urban of Melvina, WI, a son Tom Steele of Madison, WI, and a grandson Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband LaVern in 2019.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse. Rev. Brian D. Konopa will officiate. Private family committal will take place in the St. Francis of Assisi Mausoleum in the Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call on the family Friday evening from 4:00 until 6:00 PM. Online guestbook is available at www.schumacher-kish.com.
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