Kathleen A. Lichter
August 13, 1928 -
March 10, 2016
Kathleen A. Lichter, age 87 of Somers, died on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Aurora Medical Center.
Born in Racine, WI on August 13, 1928 she was the oldest of six daughters born to the late James C. and Agnes L. (Campbell) Hayes.
She attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing and began her career as a Registered Nurse at St. Catherine’s Hospital.
On April 7, 1951 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Racine, WI she married Nicholas John Lichter. They resided and raised their six children in Somers, WI.
After retirement, Kathleen volunteered extensively at the Shalom Center Soup Kitchen, as an EMT for The Village of Somers Fire Department and the St. Catherine’s Hospital Auxiliary. She was also an active participant in the Four Seasons Garden Club and the Catholic Women’s Club. Kathleen was an avid reader and game player. She especially enjoyed her bridge group and Bananagrams with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Nicholas Lichter; her children, Judy Lichter of Sparta, WI, Lisa (Craig) Zimmerman of Onalaska, WI, Nicholas Jr. (Margaret) Lichter of LaCrosse, WI, Mary (Nick) Breunig of Fountain County, WI, Michael (Debi) Lichter of Chugiak, AK and Gretchen (Tim) Montee of Sturgeon Bay, WI; four sisters: Noreen, Sally, Judy and Diane; fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia.
Service Info
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 18, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 4817 7th Avenue. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for the Mass. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery.
Posted by:
Bob and Elaine FliessTo Nick and Family: We extend our sympathy to your family knowing that you have lost someone special to you, but know she is in God's hands. Hope will bring you peace. Bob and Elaine Fliess
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Mandy McGee & Kerry BarnettNick and Margaret, Harold, Kimberly and Jennifer our thoughts are with you. May the Irish hills caress you. May her lakes and rivers bless you. May the luck of the Irish enfold you. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. May God grant you many years to live, For sure he must be knowing. The earth has angels all too few. And heaven is overflowing.
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Gerald MacDonaldI am deeply saddened to hear that aunt Kathleen passed. I have life long memories of a sincere and smiling woman who was always willing to help me in any way she could. The family gatherings at the Lichter farm were high points in my childhood. With heart felt sympathy I express my condolenses to uncle Nick and his family on their loss of truly admirable wife and mother.
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stephenLove you, Aunt Kathleen! We'll miss you. Sending good thoughts to Uncle Nick and the whole family. xoxo Stephen & Erin
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Noreen, Sally, JudyOur sister Kathleen was such a beautiful example of love, dignity, and perseverance. Kindness to others was just part of who she was. She'll forever be our "big sister".
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Joe SeiberlichHi Nick I was saddened for you and yours loss of Kathleen. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Your bow hunting buddy. Joe
