Kathleen Bey

March 15, 1948 - December 6, 2020

Kathleen M. Bey, 72, of Newald, WI peacefully died at home on Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by the love and laughter of her family, under the care of Compassus Hospice. Kathleen was born March 15, 1948 in Wabeno the daughter of John and Alice (Marsh) Cunningham. She was united in marriage on August 2, 1969 to Francis Bey at St. Leonard Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband of 51 years, Francis Bey; son, Tad (Teresa) Bey, Rhinelander; daughter-in-law, Ondrea Bey, Newald; grandchildren, Justin, Charles, and Angelina; great grandchild, Brianna; sisters, Beverly Tater, Armstrong Creek; Carol Stefanski, Antigo; brother, John (Georgette) Cunningham, Caspian, MI; nieces Amy Schuett and Shelley Austinson who helped her family care for her in her final days and hours, and the many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends in her life. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kurt Bey and a sister, Mary Ellen Jobelius. She was the glue that kept her family connected. Her kindness, generosity, and support was felt by many and will be missed. She loved being a mom and grandmother, and her family would say that was the job she was born to do because she was the best at it. She loved Elvis almost as much as she loved Francis. She enjoyed walking in the woods, looking for bear, riding her bike, traveling, and going to the casino. She went on several adventures, many shared with her friend Lois Schuett. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Weber-Hill Funeral Home, Crandon with Compassus Hospice Chaplin Jennifer LaPorte officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time of service. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.com