Katherine A. Sabelko, age 72 of Boyceville, died Sunday April 15, 2018 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie after battling cancer for the past five months. Kathy was born October 3, 1945 in Cleveland, OH. She was the daughter of John and Rose Manard and grew up in Cleveland. She later married Gerarld A. Sabelko January 10, 1987 in Phoenix Arizona. They made their home in the Phoenix area for about 10 years. While in Phoenix, Kathy was very active in the Pro-Life Movement. She founded “Children of the Rosary” and served as its President for 10 years. She continued being active with this organization after moving to Wisconsin, preparing the monthly newsletter and getting it out to its members. In 1998, Kathy and Gerald moved to rural Boyceville where they made their home. They enjoyed vegetable farming and selling them at their vegetable stand in Menomonie. Kathy also was an artist, painting bird house gourds, and landscapes. She also enjoyed making homemade soaps and other craft items. Kathy is survived by her husband, Gerald, a son, Phillip Montgomery of Chandler, AZ, a grandson Eli; step-children, Monica (Lawrence) Schuman of Phoenix, Jeanne Sabelko of Phoenix; a step granddaughter, Olivia Schuman. She is preceded in death by her parents, two children, Paul and Melissa in infancy and a brother Jack Manard. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held in Boise Ville, Wisconsin on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix on Monday, April 23, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. with a Rosary prayer at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix.
John & Patricia Marchok
Jerry,
Kathy’s passing will cause you and your family a deep sense of loss, but you and your family’s memories and love for her will keep her with you as you recall your years together.
Ellen Sweeney 40 Days for Life Phoenix
Dear Gerry,
We in Phoenix owe you and Kathy an
eternal debt of gratitude for Kathy’s witness and her life. Her legacy of Children of the Rosary lives on.
Eternal rest grant unto her Oh Lord,
and let eretual light shine upon her.
May her soul, and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace.
Ellen Sweeney 40 Days for Life Phoenix
Perpetual light shine upon her…
Joseph Perron, CEO, AZ East Valley Pro-Life Alliance
Dear Gerry & Family,
May your precious memories of Kathy and God’s love comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time.
Our deepest gratitude to Kathy for her beautiful and loving prayerful efforts in bringing expectant mothers and their innocent unborn babies, in need of special prayers and spiritual guidance, to the forefront, as Founder of “Children of the Rosary” – most assuredly an admirable life-saving, life-time achievement and beyond!
With heartfelt admiration, thoughts and prayers,
Joe & Jinny Perron, Founders
AZ East Valley Pro-Life Alliance, Inc.