Catherine (Kay) E. Goodland's Obituary
Racine – Catherine E. Goodland, 78, passed away at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints on December 9, 2014.
Catherine was born in Racine to the late Frederick and Magadelene (nee: Kobal) Tennessen Sr. on November 14, 1936. In Racine, she was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Goodland Sr. at St. Edwards Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 16, 1995.
Catherine was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church and volunteered as a Eucharistic Minister both at the church and at the hospital. She was a lover of animals and raised many beloved birds. She enjoyed shopping, playing Bingo and her daily gatherings with her good friends at DeRango’s restaurant. What was most important to her was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Catherine will be dearly missed by her children, Kenneth Jr., Mary (David) Strauss, Janet (Jon) Leischow, Jon (Sue Gunderson) and Sherry Goodland; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Patricia Goodland; three brothers, Eugene, Frederick Jr. and Arthur; and her sister, Gloria Rogstad.
A funeral vigil will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM. Relatives and friends may meet with the family from 5:00 PM until the time of service. Interment will be held at Graceland Cemetery on Saturday morning, December 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Please meet at the entrance of the cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Cardiac Department at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints. Condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com.
“The family wishes to thank the staff and doctors of the Cardiac Department at the hospital especially Dr. Michael Papp and his staff.”
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