Katherine Bonafield Miller, 75, of Kohler, WI, passed away on November 16, 2019, with her husband of
50 years, John C. Miller, at her side.
Kate was born in Bronxville, NY, and graduated from Mamaroneck High School in 1962. She graduated
from Trinity College in Washington, DC, with a degree in political science in 1966. It was in Washington
that she met her future husband, a native of St. Nazianz, WI. They were married in 1969 and later
returned to Wisconsin, where they made their home of 25 years in Manitowoc.
In addition to her husband, Kate is survived by the children she cherished, Jeanne Bronwen Miller of
South Berwick, Maine, and John W. (Brigid) Miller of Fox Point, WI. She was the loving grandmother of
Isabel, Finn, Nora, Jack and Lucy. Kate is further survived by her brother, Michael Bonafield; sister, D.A.
Hutnick; her brothers and sisters in law, Mark and Joan Miller, Mary Pineda, Mike Strader, and Jane
Miller; and many loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Doris
Bonafield; her brother, William; mother and father in law, Victor and Isabel Miller; and sister in law, Meg
Miller.
Kate was a passionate advocate for women and children, and dedicated decades of service to
organizations including the Monroe Elementary School library, Capitol Civic Center, Lakeshore
Community Action Program, Silver Lake College, Marco Manor, League of Women Voters, Planned
Parenthood, United Way of Manitowoc County, and Family Connections. After retirement Kate was an
active philanthropist, known to champion the most vulnerable, the women who struggled and the
children overlooked. She was fiercely loving and opinionated, the author of thoughtful hand-written
notes, and the quiet guardian angel to many.
The family will greet visitors on Monday, November 25, from 3 PM until 5 PM, with a Celebration of Life
to follow at Ballhorn Chapels Funeral and Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8 th Street, Sheboygan.
Donations in Kate’s memory can be made to Family Connections, 2508 S. 8 th Street, Sheboygan, WI,
53081.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.ballhornchapels.com
