Katherine L. Williamson

Katherine Louise (Bentley) Williamson

May 4, 1937- June 9, 2026

Oregon / Town of Dunn - Katherine Louise Williamson (affectionately known as Kabby), loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, nurse, and friend peacefully passed away in her daughter’s home in Oregon, WI. Kabby was born in Portland, Oregon to the late Robert A. Bentley and Helen Niles Bentley. She spent her childhood moving across the country, as her father was called by the ministry. Some of her childhood homes were Clinton, IA, St. Joseph, MO, Galva, IL, and then spending her high school years in Hancock MI. She graduated from Hancock High School in 1955, then attended nursing school at Macalester college in Minneapolis, earning her RN in nursing in 1959. After graduating, Kabby married the love of her life, Frederick Oscar Williamson, September 19th, 1959, in Hancock, MI.

Soon after marrying, Kabby and Fred moved to Saginaw, MI where they built a life centered on family, community, and service. Kabby spent her nursing career serving the residents of Saginaw at the Saginaw County Health Department. She retired after many years of dedication and compassion. After retirement she enjoyed volunteering for the American Red Cross Blood Program. Kabby was also dedicated to being a wonderful friend to many and a faithful follower of God. She was an active member of Countryside Trinity Church in Saginaw, MI. Over the years she was known for her warm and giving nature, never forgetting a friend’s or family member’s birthday or other special date. She lived an active life, especially loving swimming, biking, playing tennis, traveling, playing card games, singing in the church choir, and sewing. She taught her loved ones many life lessons, not the least of which was to live a life of growth and service to others.

Surviving Kabby are her three children and their spouses, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Her children Robert (Sandy) Williamson, Susan (Norman) Richards, and Karin Williamson (Patrick Horrigan) will miss her dearly, as will her grandchildren, Ryan Williamson (Lia), Paige Conwell (James), Samuel Richards (Lanie), Thomas Richards (Mackenzie), Frederick Richards (Anna Larson), Jack Horrigan (Isabelle Karl), and great grandchild Sadie Elyse Richards. She is also survived by her brother James Bentley (Betty). She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Oscar Williamson in January 2019.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday June 17, 2026, at COVENANT LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1525 N Van Buren St, Stoughton, WI 53589 with Rev. Jerry Tews and Rev. Wendy Moen presiding. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the funeral at the church on Wednesday. The family is also planning a celebration of life in the Copper Country Lakeside Cemetery in Hancock, MI.

If you are unable to attend the service but would like to watch it, please go to the Covenant Lutheran Church website to view the funeral.

For those wishing to give an expression of remembrance for Katherine, the family requests that you consider a memorial donation to Oregon Senior Center. Checks can be made out to Counsel on Aging and sent to the Senior Center 219 Park St. Oregon, WI 53575.

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206 W. Prospect, P.O. Box 231, Stoughton

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