Born March 23, 1951 to James and Eleanor (Flavell) Elza in Downers Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 16. She graduated from Downers Grove North High School in 1969 and moved to Hayward, Wisconsin in 1977.

Kathy was an avid Packer fan and an excellent dart player in her local league. She enjoyed spending time with family, socializing with friends and neighbors, fishing, camping, and taking care of her flowers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eleanor, fiancé Chip Holcomb, two sons Danny and John Jeffries, and a brother Ronald Elza.

Kathy is survived by her daughter Sarah Jeffries, three brothers James (Leslie) Elza of Cary, NC, Steve (Jill) Elza of Gwinn, MI, and Scott (Anne) Elza of Rice Lake, WI.

A family celebration of life will be held in the spring.

Last Update: Dec 20, 2021 12:40 pm CST