Kathryn H.

(Kinney) Golata

Kathryn Helen (Kinney) Golata, 80, of Lake Mills passed away Thursday June 29, 2023.

She was born January 14, 1943, in Madison WI. Graduated from Waterloo high school, graduated from Oshkosh University, and went on to teach in Milwaukee WI, Texas and Nevada. She married the love of her life, John Golata on December 30th, 1972, was married for 33 years until his death and was blessed with one daughter, Paula. Later she moved on to working in Casinos in Nevada until she moved back to WI.

Kathryn loved to play bingo, cards, the master at word searches and many other games. She loved to knit, providing hats and scarves to family, friends and donations.

Kathryn was a devoted Catholic, for many years taking communion to shut-in's and participating in many church activities. She was also a supporter of ocean and nature conservancy, defender of wildlife, Supporter of Veterans (2017 supporter of the year), Easter seals and more.

She loved to tell stories of her very colorful life and will be deeply missed.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Aleatha Kinney, her husband John Golata, and brother-in-law, Ronald Grossman.

She is survived by her daughter Paula (Rob) Woolman of Nevada; sister Loretta Grossman, Lake Mills; cousins and many generations of nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call after 11 a.m. on Friday at the church until the time of mass.

A very special thank you to Lilac Springs staff for their care, love and support for Kathryn and to our family during the difficult time of this sudden passing. And to the care team at MyChoice Wisconsin, thank you for helping manage Kathryn's health.

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