Cathy M. (Hankins) Wandahsega Obituary (1958

Cathy M. Wandahsega, age 65, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Appleton due to a short battle with cancer. Cathy was born on March 9, 1958 in Beloit, the daughter of Basil and Donna (Sutherland) Hankins. Life has taught Cathy to be humble, kind and non-judgmental. Cathy is survived by her children, Shane Patten and Leslie (Josh) Kleist; grandchildren, Samantha Archer, Ryan Schroeder, Michael Korth, Blaze Korth, Cody Lee Rotramel, Carter Kleist and step-son Tyler Kleist; and 1 great grandson, Haiden Korth; aunts, Linda Chamberlain and Mary Alderman, an uncle, Robert (Marie) Sutherland many nieces and nephews who all loved her to the moon and back she is further survived by her cousin, Jeanne, Ellen, Robert, Steven, Andy, Ronald and Phyllis. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, James and May (Hankins) Sutherland; her aunts, Marlene, Jeanane, Norma Jean, Pauline and Belva; uncles, Artith, Eston and Darrell and by an infant uncle Ronald. Cathy enjoyed canning and sharing her time with family. There was never a shortage of love and respect given by her. She always said, "Have an attitude of gratitude!" words she lived by. A private ceremony will take place on July 22, 2023, with her ashes being buried on family property, where she will rest with her sister, brother-in-law and niece as well as other friends and her dog Jada. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.