Kathryn T. Breuer

Kathryn T. Breuer, age 81, formerly of Patch Grove, died on Thursday, July 21, 2011, at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1930, in Cadott, the daughter of Paul and Susan (Gillitzer) OShaughnessy. On October 15, 1953, Kathryn was united in marriage to Cletus Breuer at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Seneca. He preceded her in death on November 15, 2004. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and raising chickens. Kathryn was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church in Patch Grove.

Survivors include her five children: Michael Breuer, Prairie du Chien; Suzanne (Jack) Parnell; Patrick Breuer, all of Flippin, AK; David (Pat) Breuer, Fennimore; Kevin (Nellie) Breuer, Kinder, LA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters: Margaret Koopman; JoAnne Jen Hermsen, both of Bloomington; Ann Perry, Madison; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Kathryn was preceded in death by two sisters: Betty Sue Boylan and Agnes Slade; one brother, Peter OShaughnessy; and two brothers-in-law, Omar Koopman and Ambrose Hermsen.

Funeral services were held on Friday, July 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church in Patch Grove with Father John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in St. Johns Cemetery, Patch Grove. Family and friends called on Friday, July 29, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.