Kathleen M. LaPorte, age 75 of Durand, died Monday, March 11, 2019 at Advent Health in Durand with her family by her side.

Kathy was born on December 31, 1943 in Arkansaw. She was the daughter of John C. and Florence (Caturia) Will. Kathy grew up in the Durand-Arkansaw area and graduated from Durand High School in 1962. She married Ray J. LaPorte on December 29, 1962 in Durand. After marriage Kathy and Ray lived in Durand where they raised their family. Kathy taught CCD for St. Mary’s for many years. In 1985, Kathy and Ray with her brother Jim Will, purchased and operated the Riv-way Motel in Pepin for several years before selling to her brother Jim. For the last six years, Kathy has been battling stage 4 cancer and battled tough until the very end.

Kathy enjoyed her flower gardens, crocheting, quilting and reading. She liked to have coffee with friends at each other’s houses and visit. Most of all, Kathy loved to spend time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by four children; Rae Ann (Jeff) Hetrick, Troy (Tammy), Tracy (Dave) Fayerweather, all of Durand and Jay (Leane) of Tampa, FL, nine grandchildren; Thomas, Brady, John, Chase, Brett, Cassy, Brandon, April and Katie, two sisters; Anna Fox of Cullman, AL and Barb Bauer of Mondovi, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Ray, two brothers; William and James Will.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the Rhiel Funeral home in Durand from 1:00PM-4:00PM.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Paula Meixner March 24, 2019, at 7:22pm

   I was so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of Kathy's family.

2. Janet Bauer Simpson March 21, 2019, at 3:31pm

   I remember many fun times up on the hill playing with Kathy when we were kids. My sincerest condolences to your family.

3. Kathy Wittig March 16, 2019, at 8:13am

   Sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to the family.

4. Sharon Bauer March 16, 2019, at 12:02am

   So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. My thoughts, condolences and prayers for the family!

5. Kris Polzer March 14, 2019, at 1:43pm

   Sending our sincere sympathy to Kathy's Family.
   Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

   Sincerely,
   Dave and Kris Polzer

6. Karla Jean Mans Walters March 13, 2019, at 4:16pm

   A very special high school friend. RIP Kathy

7. Marge and Tony Binkowski March 13, 2019, at 2:03pm

   The Lieffring family will never forget all the years Kathy spent with us. Sympathy to Rae Ann, Tracey , Troy and Jay. To her Grandchildren, an sibling Anna Mae and Barb. God Bless you all. Sincere sympathy in your loss.

8. Barb Gibson March 13, 2019, at 1:19pm

   My condolences and prayers for Kathy.

9. Patti Blount March 13, 2019, at 11:55am

   Sorry to hear about the passing of Kathy. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time.

10. Brenda Hetrick Oxford March 12, 2019, at 4:42pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all. Brenda

11. Larry & Denise's Marcks March 12, 2019, at 2:16pm

    Sending all our sympathy to all the family.

12. Sandy Nothom March 12, 2019, at 1:27pm

    Dear Barb, it's always tough to lose a sibling. You have my thoughts and prayers.

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