DELAVAN – Kathy Hembrook, age 74, of Delavan passed away on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1951 in Elkhorn to Fredrick and Nancy (Maynard) Runkle. Kathy was united in marriage to Edward “Mike” Hembrook on April 18, 1970. Kathy enjoyed her daily walks whether it was around her neighborhood, walking around Delavan Lake, or her favorite place, Starved Rock Park in Illinois. Kathy always looked forward to decorating her home for the holidays and gathering around family. She was especially known for her delicious homemade desserts such as her banana cream pie that family always looked forward to. Kathy loved classic country music and enjoyed evenings listening to live music at the Belfry Music Theatre and Phoenix Bandshell. Kathy along with her husband, Mike, also enjoyed outings across the state with their senior travel group. In her spare time, Kathy thoroughly enjoyed card games especially Euchre and ran Bingo for many years at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Delavan.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Mike of Delavan; children, Adam (Wendi) and Jared (Katy) both Delavan; grandchildren, Mackenzie (Jake) of Sun Prairie, Ryan (Maria) of West Allis, Jacob of Delavan, Dawson (Victoria) of Janesville, Ariana of Elkhorn, William of Fremont, Nebraska, Garrett, Jeric, and Cody all of Delavan; 1 great-granddaughter, Evia Hembrook of West Allis; 3 step-grandchildren, Connor and Jordan Sitter of Janesville and Addison Sitter of Delavan. She is further survived by her brother, Rick Runkle and nieces along with their families of Green Bay.
Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Fredrick and Nancy, brother Terry, and her Uncle Norm and Aunt Jean.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the doctor's and nurses at Mercy Walworth Hospital and Clinic for the love, support, and care for Kathy in her final moments with us.
Private Family Services will be held at a later date.
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