Strutt Family Tree

Kathleen Ann Milewsky passed away peacefully May 17, 2012, with her family at her side at the Great River Care Center in McGregor, Iowa following a year's journey with metastasized melanoma. Kathleen was born June 17, 1932, in McGregor to Charles and Julia (Riley) Carroll. Kathleen's childhood was spent working with her parents and siblings on the Carroll Dairy Farm. She attended Moody Ridge School through 8th grade, and studied 2 years at Immaculate Conception Academy in Dubuque before graduating from McGregor High School in 1950. After graduation and the death of her father in 1950, Kathleen was instrumental in continuing Carroll Dairy's operation. When the dairy was sold, she moved to Dubuque and was employed by Interstate Power as a punch card operator until her marriage. Kathleen married Eugene Milewsky on October 22, 1955, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, McGregor. Gene and Kathleen farmed together for 43 years on a farm outside McGregor. No longer farming full-time, Kathleen worked at the Marquette Tourist Depot, The McGregor Antique Mall, and The Paper Moon Bookstore from 1998 to 2011. She enjoyed meeting people, sharing stories of local history, and making all feel welcome. Those who worked with her cherished her spirit and work ethic. Kathleen was a life-long parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church and served on the McGregor Library Board. She was a member of a women's card club that formed 55 years ago. Activities shared and enjoyed with Gene included snowmobiling, volkswalks, traveling, and following their children and grandchildren's activities. Always ready for a walk, she led many hikes through the wooded hillsides and fields of the farm and area parks. Kathleen embraced her Irish heritage with pride. Her quick wit, loyalty, and no-nonsense personality will be remembered and treasured by all. Survivors include her husband, Gene; children Mark (Wendy) Milewsky, McGregor; Terri (Dr. Craig) Strutt, McGregor; Mary Milewsky, Waukon; Dan (Elaine) Milewsky, Watertown, WI; Jane (Jim) Mason, Onalaska, WI; grandchildren Nichole (Joel) Lustre, Bloomington, IN; Peter Strutt, South Korea; Cheri (Dr. Jonathon) Moser, McGregor; Brian Strutt, Oregon, WI; Sam and Thomas Milewsky, Watertown; Riley and Sean Mason, Onalaska; great-grandchildren Mariah, Taryn Kathleen, and Trace Moser, McGregor; siblings Mary Ellen (Ross) Cavanagh, Lansing; Sheila Tallman, Davenport; Mike (Joanne) Carroll, McGregor; Pat (Karen) Carroll, Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are brother-in-law Stan (Sharlene) Milewsky, Riceville, IA; sister-in-law Janet (Bob) Froehle, Iowa City; many nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law Tom Tallman. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 25th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, McGregor, IA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 24 from 4-7 at the Thornburg-DeVries Funeral Home and Cremation Service in McGregor.