Kathleen (Kathi) Burwell was taken in the Lord's arms while at home with her loving family at her side. She is now free from the burden of the cancer she fiercely fought and conquered over the last 3 years of her life. Kathi was born July 6th, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Everyone will remember her…
Continue ReadingKathleen (Kathi) Burwell was taken in the Lord's arms while at home with her loving family at her side. She is now free from the burden of the cancer she fiercely fought and conquered over the last 3 years of her life.
Kathi was born July 6th, 1952 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Everyone will remember her as a fun loving spirit with a unforgettable sense of humor. She embraced her role as a proud wife, mother, and grandmother.
She loved spending time at their summer home “the cottage” Lake Arrowhead in Rome, Wisconsin. Their time there with family and friends will continue to be in our memories for years to come.
After growing up in Madison, Wisconsin she married Mark Burwell in 1976 and they lived their life in Green Bay, Oshkosh, and Appleton (the Fox Cities) for over thirty years while being an entrepreneur at her gourmet coffee and gift store “Not Just Coffee!…” followed by being a dedicated associate at U.S. Bank for 10 years.
Kathi is survived by her husband Mark, her two sons Shawn (Angie), Ryan (Cindy), three grandchildren Eleanor, Augustus (Gus), Aubriana, and granddaughter on the way. Her sister Jeannie de la O (Don), aunts, uncles, cousins, friends who touched her life.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 830 S. Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 1592 Oneida Street, Menasha with a Prayer Vigil being held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will resume at church the next day from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 10:00 a.m.
A memorial fund has been established in Kathi's name.
Special thanks go out to Father Dan Felton, Saint Paul Hospice Center staff, and Dr. Goggins and staff at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital Madison Cancer Center for their love, prayers, care and support.
jimmy Mazzetti
left a message on April 8, 2015:
I really felt blessed to get to know Kathi over the years she had a great faith and sense of humor and this will live on through family and friends she will never be forgotten. Mark I will keep your family in my prayers.
Jim Mazzetti
Elizabeth Styve DelCamp
left a message on March 30, 2015:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Kathi was a wonderful person and will be missed by all of us.
Cheri Larson
left a message on March 27, 2015:
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family prayers as you go through this most difficult time.
Richard Thoman
left a message on March 26, 2015:
So sorry for your loss. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers.
Lonny Charles
left a message on March 25, 2015:
Mark and family, so sorry for your loss. I know the last several years have been very difficult, but know that she is now at peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Jen Maves
left a message on March 25, 2015:
Her smile and warmth is what I will remember. She always cared about everyone and she will be deeply missed. I wish your family peace and praying for comfort in this time. Our family will not be able to attend the funeral but know that all of you are in our thoughts! Love Jen, Mike and family.
Mel and Sue Wichman
left a message on March 25, 2015:
We can not express our sadness with the loss of Kathi. She has had a grand fight and never showed her illness to others. What a brave soul. Our love and prayers go to you her family.
Uncle Mel and Aunt Sue
Phil Danen
left a message on March 24, 2015:
My condolences to Mark and the entire family. Her spirit lives on in your memories forever.
Katie Larson
left a message on March 24, 2015:
Burwell Family - I worked with Kathi in Banker Support for almost 5 years. I was 20 and the baby of the group when I started in 2007. She was my work mom and mentor. She was there to see me married, promoted and everything in between. She taught me how to be professional but still give them hell when necessary. I'll never forget our girls weekend at the cabin. She was the first person to take me to Rainbow Casino. Kathi was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. At least the bully cancer can't hurt her anymore. I send my thoughts and prayers. -Hugs-
Sara White
left a message on March 24, 2015:
Mark, Shawn, Angie, Ryan, Cindy. Eleanor, Gus and Aubrianna,
There are not enough words that can ever comfort you today. You have to hang on to the memories and moments that took your breathe away; you all had a special place in her life that only you as an individual could do. She so loved being around her boys then family then grandchildren. Although I am not a grandmother yet, I felt her smile when she talked about the smallest things she did with them. Kathi, we will miss you and we thank you for allowing us, Urban Hope to burrow Mark for so many extra hours especially in the beginning. My hopes for you as a family is understanding, healing and praise for being able to share your lives with her making her most happiest times when she became a grandmother. I am so happy that you 3 guys have been so close forever. It means alot to parents when we can share the kind of love ya shared as a family. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rene (Chase) Kussmann
left a message on March 24, 2015:
Mark- Words can't express my sorrow for you and your famlily at this sad time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Renee Kamke and family
left a message on March 24, 2015:
So sorry for your loss.
Judi Schneider
left a message on March 24, 2015:
I worked with Kathi many years ago at Prangeway in Green Bay. She was always a delightful person, and I know how much she will be missed. My heart goes out to your family. Keep the cherished memories close to your heart, no one can take those away!
Tammy Pritzl
left a message on March 24, 2015:
So many happy memories of working with Kathi. Your smile and laugh will be fondly remembered always.
Deb Patri
left a message on March 24, 2015:
I felt truly blessed to have known Kathi she was a truly wonderful person Mark my prayers with you and you family
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jimmy Mazzetti
left a message on April 8, 2015:
I really felt blessed to get to know Kathi over the years she had a great faith and sense of humor and this will live on through family and friends she will never be forgotten. Mark I will keep your family in my prayers.
Jim Mazzetti
Elizabeth Styve DelCamp
left a message on March 30, 2015:
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Kathi was a wonderful person and will be missed by all of us.
Cheri Larson
left a message on March 27, 2015:
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you and your family prayers as you go through this most difficult time.
Richard Thoman
left a message on March 26, 2015:
So sorry for your loss. You are definitely in our thoughts and prayers.
Lonny Charles
left a message on March 25, 2015:
Mark and family, so sorry for your loss. I know the last several years have been very difficult, but know that she is now at peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Jen Maves
left a message on March 25, 2015:
Her smile and warmth is what I will remember. She always cared about everyone and she will be deeply missed. I wish your family peace and praying for comfort in this time. Our family will not be able to attend the funeral but know that all of you are in our thoughts! Love Jen, Mike and family.
Mel and Sue Wichman
left a message on March 25, 2015:
We can not express our sadness with the loss of Kathi. She has had a grand fight and never showed her illness to others. What a brave soul. Our love and prayers go to you her family.
Uncle Mel and Aunt Sue
Phil Danen
left a message on March 24, 2015:
My condolences to Mark and the entire family. Her spirit lives on in your memories forever.
Katie Larson
left a message on March 24, 2015:
Burwell Family - I worked with Kathi in Banker Support for almost 5 years. I was 20 and the baby of the group when I started in 2007. She was my work mom and mentor. She was there to see me married, promoted and everything in between. She taught me how to be professional but still give them hell when necessary. I'll never forget our girls weekend at the cabin. She was the first person to take me to Rainbow Casino. Kathi was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. At least the bully cancer can't hurt her anymore. I send my thoughts and prayers. -Hugs-
Sara White
left a message on March 24, 2015:
Mark, Shawn, Angie, Ryan, Cindy. Eleanor, Gus and Aubrianna,
There are not enough words that can ever comfort you today. You have to hang on to the memories and moments that took your breathe away; you all had a special place in her life that only you as an individual could do. She so loved being around her boys then family then grandchildren. Although I am not a grandmother yet, I felt her smile when she talked about the smallest things she did with them. Kathi, we will miss you and we thank you for allowing us, Urban Hope to burrow Mark for so many extra hours especially in the beginning. My hopes for you as a family is understanding, healing and praise for being able to share your lives with her making her most happiest times when she became a grandmother. I am so happy that you 3 guys have been so close forever. It means alot to parents when we can share the kind of love ya shared as a family. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rene (Chase) Kussmann
left a message on March 24, 2015:
Mark- Words can't express my sorrow for you and your famlily at this sad time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
Renee Kamke and family
left a message on March 24, 2015:
So sorry for your loss.
Judi Schneider
left a message on March 24, 2015:
I worked with Kathi many years ago at Prangeway in Green Bay. She was always a delightful person, and I know how much she will be missed. My heart goes out to your family. Keep the cherished memories close to your heart, no one can take those away!
Tammy Pritzl
left a message on March 24, 2015:
So many happy memories of working with Kathi. Your smile and laugh will be fondly remembered always.
Deb Patri
left a message on March 24, 2015:
I felt truly blessed to have known Kathi she was a truly wonderful person Mark my prayers with you and you family
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