Kathryn Kronschnable

Kathryn “Kathy” Ann Kronschnable, who was fondly called “Kosh,” age 57, formerly of Grantsburg, WI, passed away at her home in St. Croix Falls, WI, on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Kathy was born in Duluth, MN, on September 16, 1958, a daughter of the late Richard and Lois (Swanson) Elpe. She attended public schools in Duluth and St. Louis Park, graduating from St. Louis Park High School in 1976. A homemaker, Kosh loved flower gardening and received a great deal of self-satisfaction by helping others in need. She was a kind and caring, spiritual woman, and although Kathy could be very persistent, she was also gentle and serene. On November 12, 2008, Kathy married Donald F. Kronschnable in Grantsburg. They have resided in St. Croix Falls the past five years. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Arlin Klemz; and step-brothers, Chris and Manny Handris. Kathy is survived by her husband, Don; two sons and daughters-in-law: Ryan and Heather Lindus, and Shaun and Angela Lindus; a sister, Linda Swanson; stepchildren: Serina Drake, Kendra Drake (Josh), and Robert (Caitlin) Drake; and grandchildren: Cody, Lacy, and Huck Lindus; Timothy and Zach Lindus; and Brandon and Jesse Wilson. Also surviving are her mother-in-law, Marie; brother-in-law, Jim; and nieces, Melanie and Shabnam. A Celebration of Life will be held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg on Friday, August 19, 2016 beginning at 5:00 pm, concluding with the memorial service honoring Kathy’s life at 7:00 pm. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.