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Kathleen Matoska

December 15, 1961 -
June 29, 2016

Kathleen Matoska, 54, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Kathy was born December 15, 1961 and was the daughter of Joseph and Carol Bambrough. As a lifelong resident of Kenosha, she attended local schools, St. Joseph High School and UW-Parkside. She worked for many years as an educational assistant for KUSD.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Matoska; her four children, Rebecca (David) Archibald, Joseph (Gwendolyn) Zimmer, Jacqueline (Luke) Miller, and Nicholas Matoska; as well as, her grandchildren, Brooklyn, Peyton, and Hunter. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Bambrough. Her mother Carol Bambrough also passed away just hours after Kathy on June 29, 2016.

Service Info

A memorial service honoring Kathy’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at Kenosha Bible Church, 5405 67th Street. The family will receive guests after the service in the Fellowship Hall.

  • Posted by:
    Dan Barnes

    Losing a loved one is so hard. My heart, thoughts and of course prayers go out to the whole family! If you need anything please let me know.

  • Posted by:
    Richard Jackl

    "To err is human; to forgive, devine." Alexander Pope Rest in Peace

  • Posted by:
    Denise

    Hey Cuz! It's me, DeeDee. Remember our camping trips, swimming, boating and who could forget those pudgie pies .We had the greatest job ever as teenagers, Carl's Pizza! Hard to believe we got paid to work there. So many laughs and our wild and crazy late nights wtih everyone from work. Where else, The Big Boy! Yeah, we were wild! I don't think i ever thanked you enough for watching my Debbie because I was called into work.Life is full of good and bad times but above all you were loved as a daughter, sister,mother,wife, niece and my cuz. I know in my heaart that you and your mom have met up with your dad and my brother, Jake . I am sure you are all chilling at the Lake. I wish you eternal peace and happiness. Love always, DeeDee

  • Posted by:
    Sue Janik

    Kathy was my sister. We grew up together. She was 4 years older than I but, we stil had a lot of fun. I had my own room but, I used to crawl in bed with Kathy and we would play "what if". We would just make up random, silly things. But, that was our thing. I'll always remember our trip's to Bigfork MN vacationing at "Hillcrest" Resort. Lot's of good memory's. Most of my memory's are of when our kid's were growing up together. we were always getting together at Grandma and "Poppie's". ALWAYS. My mom would go nut's on Easter. She would hide sooo much stuff. and even buy each one of the grand-kids outfits. Jeez! Silly Gramma. I miss those times. Looking at all of the pictures. Trying to deal with all of this. Well, God Bless all of you family members for taking care of my sister. Thank you so much. Kathy was lucky to have you there holding her hand when she needed you.