Katherine Joan Jaeck Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Katherine Joan Jaeck (Racine, Wisconsin), who passed away at the age of 78, on October 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Katherine Joan Jaeck or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Katherine departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Katherine. Though Katherine may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Roy and Mary Joan; and her brother Chris Laundy. She is survived by: her children, Gillian Jaeck (Brian Kraus) and Tyler Jaeck; her grandson James Poplawski (Megan); her sister Gretchen Smith; and her sister-in-law Phylliss Laundy. She is also survived by nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Strouf Funeral Home (1001 High St, Racine, WI 53402). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
