Kathleen “Kathy” Krin Bartels, 57, of Lancaster, Wisconsin, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at UW-Hospital in Madison.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Tomah, Wisconsin, at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com (http://www.melbyfh.com/).

Complete obituary in the August 27th issue of the Grant County Herald Independent.