Kathleen J. Holmes, 65, of Oliver, Wis. passed away Tues., May 22, 2012 in Hospice at Essentia-St. Mary's, Duluth, Minn.
She was born in Duluth Aug. 25, 1946 to Maureen (Connolly) and Edwin Jackson.
She was formerly employed as a bookkeeper by Essentia Health-St. Mary's and also the Union Gospel Mission.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, David; a son, Rebb Bourossa of Oliver; step-children, Rebecca Sash, and John and Brian Holmes all of Duluth; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; a sister, Mary Buttrick of Oliver; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Sat., June 2 at 1:00 p.m. in Holy Assumption Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Ronald Olson as Celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Essentia-St. Mary's nurses and doctors, especially Dr. Fox, for the wonderful care Kathleen received.