KATHRYN KING
"Azhawashnewquay"

Kathryn A. King, age 73, of Lac Courte Oreilles, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Duluth, MN surrounded by her loved ones.

Kathryn Ann Martin was born July 5, 1944 in Hayward, WI the daughter of Mary Martin. She grew up and attended school in Hayward, graduating from Hayward High School. She lived in California for several years then moved to the Beloit area where she worked for the city and the school system. Kathryn owned her own shop where she sold Native American Arts and Crafts. She then became a foster parent, loving over 30 children. Kathryn was united in marriage to Harold "Big Jim" King in 1981. They returned to LCO after their retirement and Kathryn began taking classes at LCO Community College. Kathryn enjoyed gardening, watching birds but one of her greatest enjoyment was building her house into a home.

She is survived by her daughters Jacqueline Bennett & Danielle Carley; sons Merlyn Bennett, Andre Bennett & Jeremiah King; step-daughter Brandi King-Foster; step-son James W.R. King; 18 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brother Chuck Martin.

Kathryn was preceded by her mother Mary; husband Harold "Big Jim" King; sons Louis Bennett and Jay Bennett; granddaughter Chanda Isham; great granddaughter Makaria Anderson; and brother LeRoy Martin.

A Memorial Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018 St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopefl officiated with music provided by Sister Felissa Zander. Visitation was held from 9:00– 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 5 ^th prior to the Mass at Pineview Funeral Service.