Kathleen V. Bransted (nee Sarenich), age 54 of West Bend, passed away peacefully on her birthday in the arms of her husband and children on Friday, March 9, 2018.

Kathy was born on March 9, 1964 in Madison to James and Evelyn (nee Moungey) Sarenich. She graduated from Ashwaubenon High School, class of 1982. Kathy married Steven Bransted on January 17, 1987. She was employed at Tombstone Pizza in Sussex for over 15 years and later Schreiber Foods. Kathy enjoyed vacationing in Florida, riding motorcycles, taking care of her flower garden and especially spending time with her family.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband Steven, children; Tia, Stevie, and Kayla, grandchildren; London, Jace, Kamron, and Atlas, fur baby; Kaysee. She is further survived by her siblings; Shair (Wayne) Zabel, James (Bobbie Jo) Sarenich, JoAnn (Mark) Jankowski, Patrick Sarenich, her bestie Kathy Nehring, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at St. James Episcopal Church (148 S. 8th Ave., West Bend) with Mother Mindy Valentine-Davis presiding. Interment will follow service at Washington County Memorial Park with at luncheon to follow at St. James Episcopal Church. Visitation will be at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, March 16 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a time of prayer and remembrance at 7:00 pm.

A Special Thank You to all the staff at The Kathy Hospice for their care along with Mother Mindy and Suzy Martinson for all their loving support.