Kathryn Vesperman

Madison - Surrounded by her loving family, Kathryn, age 82, passed into eternal life on Saturday, May 6, 2017. She was a devoted wife of 63 years to Jerry and loving mother to eight children. Her life was devoted to her family and she spent every day providing unending care, guidance and love to all who entered her life. Kathryn was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry; and eight children, Tim (Kathy), Mary (Jim), Vicki (Nick), Mark (Caryn), Ann (Charlie), John (Cindy), Joe (Julie) and Susan (Brian); twelve grandchildren, Austin, Sarah, Tena, Cameron, Nikki, Dalton, Kelsey, Amanda, Corey, Alex, Roman and Sam. She was also blessed with six great grandchildren, Gaby, Jamison, Cael, Genevieve, Carson and Beau.

Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents; Jack and Genevieve Kroll; her brother, Patrick; and her sisters, Sally and Mary. She is survived by brothers, John (Sam) and Richard (Judy); and many nieces and nephews.

Please join us for a celebration of Kathryn's life at a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 401 S. Owen Drive, Madison, WI on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., with Msgr. Kenneth J. Fiedler officiating, and a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. A luncheon for friends and family will follow the Mass in the gathering area of the church.

We wish to thank Agrace Hospice and BrightStar Care for their loving support of Mom and the entire family.

Donations can be made in Kathryn's name to Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Madison, WI 53711 or the Apostolate to the Handicapped, 1760 14th St. Monroe, WI 53566.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
608-238-3434