RACINE – Kathy J. Rannow, 57, passed away at WFH-All Saints on Monday, February 22, 2016.
She was born in Woodstock, IL on February 26, 1958, the daughter of Charles and Betty (nee: Schueneman) Crabtree.
Kathy worked at InSinkErator for over 36 years, retiring in 2014. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, riding her Harley, playing softball, caring for her dogs and being a grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Becky (Mike Thurman) Rannow; her son, Tony (Ashley) Rannow; her granddaughter, Saige Rannow; her mother, Betty Crabtree all of Racine; her brothers, Chuck Crabtree and Bobby Crabtree of Belvidere, IL, Michael Crabtree of Wisconsin; her best friend, Debbie Hull of Tomah, WI; as well as numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Charles Crabtree and by her sister, Diane (Ken) Tabaka.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Saturday, February 27, 2016 for a visitation and time to meet with her family from 10 am until noon. A service celebrating and remembering Kathy’s life will follow at noon with Rev. Randal A. Poppe officiating. Memorials have been suggested to the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus.
A heartfelt thank you to Peggy Nielsen for all the love and support she provided to Kathy and her family. Also, a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare- Al Saints for their professional and exceptional care.
nancy renpaul says
So sorry to hear about kathy.you have my deepest sympathy.
Samantha (Mandy) Larsen says
My heart is heavy….you will be missed!!! Heaven you just received a sweet angel !!
Heather Schaefer says
Kathy’s infectious laugh will be missed by all! My thoughts and prayers are with her family… and I hope that all the wonderful memories you have will take you through the hard times.
Vonda Sczepanski says
Rest in Peace my dear friend, I am going to miss you temendously. I am thankful that I had the opportunity to tell you how much I love you and value our friendship and you telling me the same. We shared a special moment that will forever be burned into my memory. Although we sometimes didn’t talk for extended periods of time; we were alway able to pick up right where we left off when we saw each other again. I love you my friend and look forward to the day that we will see each other again. Becky, Tony and Betty I just want to tell you that Kathy was one of the kindest, loving persons that I ever had the pleasure of meeting and becoming friends with. She was the one person that I could talk to about any and everything and she will remain in my heart forever. You have my deepest, most sincere condolences. God must have had a special job and needed another special Angel when he called Kathy home. I have no doubt that she is looking down upon all of us and saying ” I am always with you”. Fly high Kathy and soar with the other angels that were waiting for you in heaven; as I know you will be waiting to welcome us when it is our time to walk alone.
Pam Sinclair says
My husband and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Kathy. We knew her thru Boiler Room and Teezers and got to be friends. Though we had not seen her for some time we thought of her often and had some good laughs when we talked about our times with her as our bartender. Our thoughts go out to her family as you go through this difficult time.
john buhler says
To the Rannow family…I am sorry I cannot be there tomorrow. Kathy was an incredibly sweet person and was full of life. She was warm and caring, and loved to laugh. She will be greatly missed. Many are hurting now…my thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends…only time will begin to lessen this pain, and the memories of her special vitality and joy of life will bring smiles and will help to heal.