Age 80
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 4, 2022. Born February 11, 1942 in St. Paul, she was predeceased by her parents, John & Leona Bauer. Survived by sister, Linda Bauer; children, Mary Tahnk-Johnson (Ray), Michael Tahnk (Mida), Colleen Tahnk (Ryan Kane); grandchildren, Amanda, Anna, Dylan, Luke, Riley, Maggie & Gabriel. Kathy graduated from St. Agnes High School and worked at West Publishing until her retirement in 2008. She loved to play cards and games with her family and friends, enjoyed bingo, casinos and traveling to Las Vegas. Most of all she prized spending time with family, especially at grandkids activities and in making Christmas special for everyone. A special thanks to the staff at Woodlyn Heights, Suite Living and Brighton Hospice for their wonderful care. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Friday, November 25th at the Church of St. Patrick, 3535 72nd St., Inver Grove Heights. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.