Kathleen "Kathy" Harper

Kathleen Ann (Karow) Harper “Kathy” passed away on October 29, 2020 at age of 75.   Kathy was born September 24, 1945 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Leora and Bill Karow.   She shared a birthday with her older sister of 7 years, Bobbie Viken.  Kathy grew up in Madison, WI and lived there until 2014 when she moved to Aster Assisted Living (now Drumlin Reserve) in Cottage Grove.  Kathy was married on June 2, 1973 to James ”Jim”  Harper at Madison Gospel Tabernacle, and they were married 41 years until the time of Jim’s passing in 2014.  They made their home at Oak Park Terrace on Madison’s north side.  Kathy enjoyed coloring, playing Bingo, and watching her game shows.  Kathy was very social, and loved to meet new people.  Mostly though, she loved her cat and companion, Tony the Tiger, who passed just a few weeks ago.  Kathy is survived by her nephew, William Viken and her niece, Christina Viken-Harvey; and their families.  Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents, Bill and Leora, her sister, Bobbie; and brother-in-law, Bob.  A private memorial service will be held.  Please share your memories of Kathy by posting on her Tribute Wall.

Cress Funeral Service

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