We are heartbroken to announce that Kathryn (Kathy) Edith Stewart (nee Pralle), 82, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister has passed away due to metastatic breast cancer.

Born on June 7, 1939 in Kankakee, Illinois, Kathy grew up in Sheboygan, WI. She married Lenard Stewart on January 6, 1960 and had two children Terri and Greg, before divorcing in 1982. She went on to start a career as a purchasing manager and retired from Stark Candy Company/NECCO in 2004. After retirement, she moved from Milwaukee to Menomonie, WI to be closer to her daughter and grandsons. She later purchased a second home in Sun City Center, FL to enjoy time in the community pool and away from the Wisconsin winters.

When asked what she would like to be remembered for she said, “Being good to people and that I really liked people.” Kathy was dedicated to her family. In fact, she attended nearly all of the high school sporting events of her children and grandchildren. As a sports lover, the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin Badgers games were always on her TV.

Known to talk to anyone, she would start a conversation anywhere and at any time. Kathy loved playing bridge, in part, because of her competitive nature but mostly because it was a social event with friends. Her home was filled with books and she frequently subscribed to book of the month clubs to feed her passion for reading.

She is survived by her daughter Terri Chastan (Mark), son Greg (Jenny Reinke), her two grandsons, Chris Chastan (Colette and Reagan, Eleanor and Conway) and Nick Chastan (Jeanne and Michael) as well as sister Edie Krizenesky (Glen) and brother Steve Pralle (Kathi). Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Shirley Doane Senior Center in Menomonie.

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

Condolences

1. Evelyn A Moore October 4, 2021, at 10:44am

   So sorry about your mother, sister and family. Kathy will be greatly missed. Love to all of you

2. Ardith jacobson October 4, 2021, at 8:06am

   Will miss a devoted bridge player and friend

3. Julie Peterson October 3, 2021, at 9:44pm

   Didn't know Kathy very long but we certainly had fun. Loved playing bridge with her and swimming with her. Learned lots, too!!! I will miss her very much. I am a Bear fan so we had great fun teasing each other about the Packers and da Bears. Loved Wisconsin, as she did. Miss you Kathy!!!!!!!

4. Grant Steves October 3, 2021, at 6:37pm

   Kathy was an extraordinary person. As a fellow Board member of the Cannery Estate Condo Association , she guided us with wisdom, wit, concern, and a dedication to the welfare of the members. Kathy left a legacy of dedication to the people she worked for and with. I will greatly miss this remarkable person.

5. Judy Reinl Troia October 3, 2021, at 6:13pm

   Kathy and I grew up a block away from each other and went to North HS together graduating in 1957. Fun time was had with her. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.

6. Sandra Honett October 3, 2021, at 4:16pm

   So sad to hear about your sister's passing.

7. Shirley K Gutzeit October 3, 2021, at 1:38pm

   My heart goes out to you. I was fortunate to be one of many who enjoyed playing bridge with Kathy during the winter season in Florida. She was a sweet, caring person and will be missed by all of her Florida friends as well as others who were fortunate to know Kathy.

8. Fran payne October 3, 2021, at 12:05pm

   So very sorry to hear of kathy’s death. I knew her in Sun City Florida and enjoyed her sense of humor, her bridge game and especially her kindness to me

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