Kathy Schanzenbach

Kathy Schanzenbach, 61, of Aberdeen, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Home in Canistota, SD.

Kathy's wishes were to be cremated. Her memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, with Pastor Loren Siefken officiating.

A luncheon and time of fellowship will immediately follow the service at Schriver's Memorial Fellowship Center.

Burial will take place at Green Mound Cemetery in Leola, SD, at a later date.

No visitation will be held prior to the service. Friends may sign her online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.

Kathleen "Kathy" Faye Strole was born on December 29, 1953, in Aberdeen, SD, to Leo and Thelma (Johnson) Strole. This is the area where she was raised and attended school. Following high school graduation, Kathy furthered her education at nursing school and became a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Kathy was united in marriage to William Schanzenbach on October 4, 1970. She then began working at Mother Joseph Manor in Aberdeen, where she was employed for many years. Later she moved to Ipswich, SD, and was married to Danny Wipf. The couple farmed in the Ipswich area for several years before Kathy returned to Aberdeen. In 1999, she suffered a stroke and had been in need of specialized nursing-home care ever since.

Kathy enjoyed working crossword puzzles and reading books. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and also held a special place in her heart for her pet cats.

Grateful to have shared Kathy's life are her son, Troy (Kristie) Schanzenbach of Aberdeen; three grandchildren: Amanda (Carl) Randolph, Amber Schanzenbach and Allen Schanzenbach; three great-grandchildren: Isaac, Kenni, and Stanlee Randolph; one sister, Cleo Bedell of Toledo, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Stanley Strole; and three sisters: Connie Raye Sides, Leone Walters, and Vicky Opp.