Kathleen Ann Cowley, 79, of Chetek, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at her home with her loving family at her side.  Kathleen Schlough was born on June 11, 1941 in Graytown, WI, the daughter of August Michael and Viola Lillian (Elstad) Schlough.

She married Merton Charles Cowley on October 5, 1963 in Ridgeland, Wisconsin.  She received a Teachers Degree from Barron County Teachers College and was an elementary teacher for 4 years in Elk Mound, WI.  She also worked as a waitress for 44 years at Bob’s Grill in Chetek.

Kathleen leaves to celebrate her memory: her Husband, Mert, Chetek, WI, Sons, Daniel (Judith) Cowley Lake Nebagamon, WI and David (Tracey) Cowley Black River Falls, WI;  4 Grandsons: Joseph (Samantha) Cowley of Lake Nebagamon, WI and Trey Cowley, Reese Cowley, Brooks Cowley of Black River Falls, 2 Great Grand Sons:  Landon Cowley and Benjamin Cowley of Lake Nebagamon, WI, one Sister, Jane (Art) Sorenson of Ridgeland, WI; Nieces:  Heidi (Todd) Swartz, Menomonie, WI; Jodie (Dick) Prine, Ridgeland, WI; Diane (Tom) Koser of Rice Lake, WI; and Missy Cowley-Huff of Chetek, WI; Nephews:  Jamie (Larry) Sorenson, Minneapolis, MN; Jeremy (Kate) Sorenson, Hastings, MN;,  John (Susan) Sorenson, Kimberly, WI; Tom (Hani) Cowley, Onalaska, WI; Jimmy (Diane) Cowley, GA; Collin (Laura) Cowley, Cameron, WI; Tony (Gerri) Cowley, Barron, WI; and her Sister-in-law, Becky (Mike) Cowley of Barron, WI; Special Friends: Jonna (Gordon) Hanson, Chetek, WI; Gail Grye of Chetek, WI; and Pat and Bill Rhiger, Chetek, WI.             

Preceded in Death by parents Mike and Viola Schlough of Ridgeland, WI, Brother-in-Law Mike Cowley of Barron, Sister-in-Law, Nancy (Jim) Weise of Spring Brook, WI and Niece Shelly Skempf of St. Croix Falls, WI and

At this time there will be no public services.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated in Kathleen’s name to Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice of Chetek.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Chetek has been entrusted with arrangements.

Last Update: Aug 09, 2020 10:31 pm CDT