Kathy Marie Jansa

Kathy Marie Jansa, age 66, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Gunderson Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018, at the Brooks Congregational Church in Brooks, Wisconsin.

Kathy was born February 28, 1952, in Adams, Wisconsin to John Clarence and Lorraine Ann (Grasskamp) Premo. She grew up in Brooks, Wisconsin and graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1970. She married Wayne Jansa in March of 1978. They lived in Frankfort Square, IL; Green Bay, WI; and later in Shawano, WI. Kathy worked at Ponderosa Steak House in Shawano and Divine Savior Hospital in Portage until her retirement.

Kathy enjoyed watching wildlife in her backyard, cooking for her family, taking care of her cats, singing, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed in Kathy’s memory to her family.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lorraine Premo; and husband, Wayne Jansa

Survivors:
Daughter: Mandi (Shane Rucker) Jansa of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Daughter: Heather (Kevin) Holcomb
Son: Scott (Denise) Jansa of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Christopher Premo of California
Grandchild: Katie Collins of Maryland
Grandchild: Connor Holcomb
Grandchild: Jessie Holcomb
Grandchild: Cameron Jansa of Maine
Grandchild: Cory Jansa of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Chase Jansa of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Alexandria Burns of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Isabella Kroening of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Abigale Rucker of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Ethan Rucker of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Sister: JoAnn (Leo) Musiedlak of Briggsville, Wisconsin
Brother: Jim Premo of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Margie Walstad of Lodi, Wisconsin
Sister: Penny Premo of Lake Delton, Wisconsin

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Condolences

  1. Harold Anderson says:

    So sorry to here of her passing. We were cousins , haven’t seen her in years. So sorry for that.

  2. Evelyn & Larry Johnston(York) says:

    I went to HS with Kathy, plus I worked with Kathy at CRC in Adams. Am so sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed working with Kathy. Praying for comfort & the Lord’s Peace, for all.

  3. Greg & Linda says:

    Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.

  4. Jerry Brien says:

    Sorry for your loss. Kathy was a classmate and friend. She always had positive things to say to others on Facebook.

  5. Pat Jodarski and Dan Gurin says:

    Jim and other family members our deepest sympathy

  6. Dennis Chaffee says:

    So sorry for your loss. Kathy was a classmate at AF High School.

  7. Carmen (Oppedesan) & Jim Pedersen says:

    So sorry for your family’s loss. Kathy was a good friend at AF High. She will be missed.

  8. Donald Rathke says:

    So sorry for your loss. Prayers ….

  9. Judy Alderman says:

    So sorry for your family’s loss