Katherine A. Erickson, 59 of De Pere, passed away on July 26, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1965 to the Late David (Sandra) Erickson in Green Bay. Kathy had three children, Jeffrey, Steffan, and Andrea whom she loved very much.

Kate loved cooking and had been working at Grancare for the residents there for the past 10 years. She also loved crime shows and cooking shows, including Law and Order and Criminal Minds. Her mother passed down a long-time love of anything Stephen King. She adored her cats Gabby and Deffy, they were her life and her whole world. She didn't like any other animals besides cats.

She is survived by her daughter, Andrea Lambrecht, her granddaughter Emma Lambrecht, her siblings, Dave (Michelle), Mike, Jan, Ed (Megan), Tim, Kevin (Theresa) Peterson, and her special Aunt Patti Westlund. She is further survived by her cat, Deffy.

She was preceded in death by sons, Steffan Eastman and Jeffrey West Jr., her parents, and her beloved cat Gabby as well as other aunts and uncles.

Friends and family may call on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N Tenth Street, De Pere. A memorial service will begin following the visitation at 3:00 PM.

A special thank you to St. Vincent Hospital staff, as well as everyone involved on the organ donation team.