Kathleen S. "Kathy" Collar

COLLAR, KATHLEEN S. “KATHY”

Kathleen Collar, age 65, of Appleton, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital following a fourteen months courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 15, 1946 in Appleton, the daughter of the late Pius and Helen (Fumel) Havel. Kathy was employed at McCain Foods for 23 years, retiring in February of 2011. She enjoyed puzzlers, word search books, collecting salt and pepper shakers, and Farmville. Kathy looked forward to her trip to the casino and lunch with her sisters. Family was very important to her, especially her grandkids and great grandkids.

She is survived by her children: Laurie Neumann, Karen Castillo, Linda (Paul) Huss, and Tom (Christine) Collar; thirteen grandchildren: Rachel, Kristin, and Heidi Neuman; Jessica (Aaron) Dietrich, Stephanie and Katie Tomashek, Ericka and Kayla Wardall; Katrina Schmitt; Cody, Justine, and Brandon Collar; six great grandchildren: Harmony, Levi, McKayla, Brelyn, Xzariah, and Bradlee; sixteen siblings: Mary Baier, John Havel, Donna Popp, Karen Greil, Jean Besaw, Debbie (Denny) Welker, Ken (Kris) Havel, Steve (Sharon) Havel, Robert (Barb) Havel, Richard (Bev) Havel, Judy (special friend Earnhardt) Burke, Janice (Duane) Foth, Thomas (Shirley) Havel, James (Darlene) Havel, Jerry (Vi) Havel, and David (Geri) Havel. Kathy is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Carol Havel and brother-in-law, Fred Greil.

The funeral service for Kathy will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, April 23, 2012 at Wichmann Funeral Home with Deacon Bruce Corey officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton. A visitation will be held on Monday morning from 9:30 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors on the 4th floor at St. Elizabeth Hospital for your dedication and compassion. Also, all the staff in the hematology, oncology and radiation departments for the excellent care shown toward Kathy.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920)739-1231