Stevens, Kathleen E. (Schuette)
MADISON -
Kathleen E. (Schuette) Stevens, age 72, died Sunday, Aug. 20,
2006, at Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare. She was born in Menominee,
Mich., on Dec. 11, 1933, the daughter of Ted and Irene Schuette. Kathy
grew up in Redgranite and graduated from Wautoma High School. After high
school she was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in
Washington, D.C. Kathy returned to Wisconsin to complete her B.S. at
Oshkosh. She taught high school in Clintonville for a short time and then
came to the UW-Madison, earning a master's degree. Kathy enjoyed a long
career at Madison West High School as a physical education teacher. She
also served as department chair. Kathy's coaching experiences included
track, ski team, cheerleaders and gymnastics. She was a loyal fan of her
husband Jim's basketball teams at West. Kathy's fondest memories were
always of the students she taught and coached. She married James W.
Stevens on June 8, 1974, and they enjoyed 32 wonderful years of marriage.
Kathy was active in Madison Civics Club, the Metropolitan Woman's Club
where she served as president, the Madison Symphony Orchestra League, and
various bridge clubs. Survivors include her husband, Jim; her sister,
Margaret Ann (Otto) Jeske of Ripon; and many relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, at
CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison. Visitation will be held
from 4 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Graveside
services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006, at Foster
Road Cemetery in Redgranite. The family wishes to thank HospiceCare for
their care and support. Memorials in honor of Kathy may be made to the
charity of the donor's choice. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road
(608) 238-3434
|