Kathryn E. Dunlap, age 71 of Hudson, died unexpectedly due to a pulmonary embolism on Monday, January 13, 2020 at the Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN. Kathy was born on December 20, 1948, in Boscobel, WI, to parents Robert and Virginia (Gasser) Schmidt. She grew up in Boscobel and graduated from Boscobel High School with the class of 1967. Kathy continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she earned a degree in speech pathology. While at college, she met the love of her life, Stephen Dunlap, and the couple were united in marriage on August 21, 1971 in Boscobel. Kathy and Steve moved to Omaha, NE for a few years before relocating to Superior, WI where their son, Matthew was born. In 1976, the family moved to Hudson, and later grew with the birth of daughter, Anne. Kathy exemplified strength, loyalty and selflessness taking care of her family, and worked for many years as the Children Services Administrator for St. Croix County Health and Human Services.

Kathy’s greatest joy in life was her family, and above everything else, she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren. Kathy enjoyed flower gardening and growing vegetables, and was fond of playing golf, traveling, and cheering on the Wisconsin Badgers. She liked to cook and appreciated a good meal and socializing with friends.

Kathy will remain in the hearts of her husband of 48 years, Steve; children, Matt (Jessie) Dunlap, and Anne (Matt) Krukowski; grandchildren, Liv and John Dunlap; and Jackson Krukowski; siblings, Jacklyn (DuWayne) Johnsrud, Robert (Janice) Schmidt, and Mary (Gary) Lezala; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Kathy will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18th at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1500 Vine St., Hudson. A gathering of family and friends will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 17th at the O’Connell Family Funeral Home, 520 S. 11th St., Hudson, and one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor’s choice in Kathy’s honor.