Kathryn Jean Gruszecki

Gruszecki, Kathryn Jean “Kaye”
nee Franzen
Born to Eternal Life on June 10, 2009 age 76 years. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, William A. Gruszecki. Devoted mother of Debra David Gruszecki Brown of Palm Springs, Calif., David Baiba of Franklin, Wis., Bill Casey of Dayton, Ohio, Rick Kerry of Baltimore, Md, and Steve Kathy of Milwaukee. Proud grandmother of Gregory, Katie, Jason, Kristy Eric Winters, Meghan, Ethan, Liam, Rachel, Jacob, John, Kevin, Lauren, Matt and Nicholas. Great-grandmother of Jayne, Jessica and Amber. Sister of Donald Franzen and Bill Elly Franzen. Further survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Kaye was preceded in death by beloved sisters Lona, Margaret Hanish, Dorothy Schiro; brothers-in-law Stan Hanish, Anthony Schiro; sister-in-law Maryjane Franzen; and precious nephew Jimmy John..

Visitation Sat. June 13 at ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7219 S. 27th St., from 1-2:00 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m.

Kaye had the looks of Natalie Wood, sang in the choir and played the trumpet when she met and married varsity basketball player and quarterback Bill Gruszecki when the two attended St. John’s Cathedral High School in Milwaukee as the Class of 1952.
While raising their family of five in Milwaukee, Kaye and Bill moved to the home they built together in Waukesha, Wis., where from 1972 to 2001 she enjoyed family gatherings and the garden.
Kaye moved to be closer to family and friends in Franklin in 2001.
A tailor and seamstress, she made afghans, quilts, cross-stitch pictures and ornaments to celebrate Christmas-her most precious holiday-and to mark family milestones.
Besides these treasured gifts, Kaye was known for her German potato salad, perfect handwriting, core values and ability to pull family members together from afar. Kaye was very spiritual. She loved angels, roses, the Green Bay Packers and mystery novels with a twist.

We will miss and love you forever!

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