Kathryn “Kathy” Fortuna was born on April 30, 1957 and passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with
cancer on April 25, 2023 with her family by her side. She attended local schools and graduated from
Sheboygan North High School with the class of 1975. On March 21, 1981 Kathy was united in marriage
with Tony Fortuna at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Sheboygan. During her working years,
she worked in food service in the Sheboygan Area School District at Sheboygan South High School.
Kathy enjoyed going on long walks with Tony on their usual route, doing puzzles, caring for all the dogs
in her life as well as the birds and more than anything, she loved spending time with her family,
especially her grandchildren who she supported and cared for in every way possible.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Tony; children, Mandy (Cory) Sarazen and Jason (Katie)
Fortuna; grandchildren, Ava, Carter, Makaela and Hannah; mother, Marilyn Kirchenwitz and siblings,
Karla Lokker (significant other Sam), Kurt (Pat) Kirchenwitz and Ed (Amy) Kirchenwitz. She is further
survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends especially, Jackie, Cindy, Karen and Phyllis.
Kathy is preceded in death by her father, Calvin Kirchenwitz; brothers-in-law, Mike Lokker and James
Fortuna.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1439 S. 12 th St.,
Sheboygan, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has
been established in Kathy’s name.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic and
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for the compassion and care given to Kathy.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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