"I was so sorry to read of Katherine\'s passing. Katherine and I were classmates. I always enjoyed visiting at class reunions and recalling old times in high school. My sympathy to her family,"
In loving memory of
Katherine Kulas
June 8, 1938 - November 20, 2021
Katherine Marie (Sogla) Kulas, 83 of Winona, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus.
Katherine was born June 8, 1938 in rural Rushford to Martin and Marget (Oian) Sogla. She was raised by Emil & Gunhild Oian. On August 29, 1959, she married Roger Kulas in Winona. Katherine was a devoted housewife, mother and her family always came first. Once their 5 children were grown, she began her career and retired from Winona Health in July 2002. Roger passed away in 2007.
Katherine was a longtime and active member of Central Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, nature, reading, traveling and all types of music. Most of all she treasured her grandchildren.
She is survived by her five children, Debra Kulas of Lawrenceville, GA, Annette (Neil) Hoffman of Chetek, WI, Donna (David) Phillips of Sugar Hill, GA, Richard (Sherry) Kulas of St. Charles and Betty (Tim) Gulden of Winona; ten grandchildren, Chelsea Hoffman, Kaitlyn Gulden, Hillary Hoffman, Kyler Gulden, Sadye Gulden, Josie (Brock) Lein, Hannah (Spencer) Human, Joseph Kulas, Dane Phillips and Sarah Kulas; sisters, Benora Krueger and Marilyn (Keith) Connaughty; brothers-in-law, Arnie Oldham and Jerome (Sonja) Kulas and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; parents; Emil & Gunhild Oian; sisters, Myra (Donald) Gaustad; and Delores Oldham; sister-in-law, Carol (Donald) Rolbiecki; brother-in-law, Jim Krueger; and mother and father-in-law, Cecilia and Joseph Kulas.
Funeral Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Central Lutheran Church with the Reverend Michael Short officiating. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m., Friday at Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview and one hour prior to the service at church. She will be laid to rest at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Immediately following the burial, everyone is invited to join the family for a luncheon at the Rushford American Legion.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.
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"I am so very sorry for your loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. "
"Rich Kulas and Family- so very sorry to hear of your mother\'s passing. My deepest sympathy. "
"I was so sorry to read of Katherine\'s passing. We were neighbors when we were children and played together often along with her sisters Delores and Marilyn. She was a nice person and will be missed. Arlene Berge"
"My condolences to the family. A beautiful and kind soul who will be missed. "
"Deb & Family, so sorry for the loss of your mother"
"Jerome, Sonja and Family, So sorry for your loss. God Bless and cherish all the wonderful memories. Fondly, Jeanine"
"Our sincere love and condolences to the family of Katherine Kulas. She leaves a wonderful legacy in the hearts and thoughts of many. Melvin and Claire Boyce, Duluth Georgia "