Kathleen Ann Casiday

It is with broken hearts that we announce our wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend peacefully entered her heavenly home on December 3, 2025 while at home surrounded by her loving family next to her cozy fireplace.

Preceded in death by, parents, Virgil & Patricia Wittkop; brothers, Dennis Wittkop, Don Wittkop, Larry Wittkop, Wayne Wittkop; brother-in-law, Jake Jr.,

Survived by husband of 56 years, Mike Casiday; children, Shannon (Jim) Meier, Tammy (Dave) Eastep, Keith, Craig (Jennifer), Scott (Sarah), Eric (Gidget); siblings, Mike (Valda) Wittkop, Rocky (Pat) Wittkop, Karen (Ted) Bell, Wanda (Eric) Narvaez; grandchildren, Alex Bittner, Ashley (Sean) Atherton-Guenther, Alyssa Eastep, Brittany Bittner, Parker (Anna) Eastep, Cailee (Blake) Rasmussen, Payton Eastep, April, Brianna, Emily, Courtney, Bailey Casiday; great grandchildren, Michael & Jordy Atherton-Guenther, Deacon Bittner, Onyx Sonneberg; brother-in-law, John; sisters-in-law, Ethy Langton, Jackie (Jim) Normandin, Leah Wittkop; dear cousins, Patricia Hebert & Micki Szymczak; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mom was the steady heartbeat of our family.  She was gentle, creative, faithful and endlessly devoted to those she loved.  She lived her life full of joy and selfless love.  She was a great cook whose many meals brought comfort to hundreds.  When not in the kitchen, she could be found reading a good book, sewing, gardening or hitting up thrift stores and garage sales with her grandkids. She loved playing games like Swoosh or Aggravation.   Mom also looked forward to camping trips with her family, as well as numerous home renovation projects.  

True to her caretaking spirit, she enjoyed beekeeping and tending to their small flock of chickens.  She greeted each day with a peaceful cup of coffee.  Her patience and gentle spirit were evident in everything she nurtured.  Mom loved deeply and always made you feel like you were the most important person in the room.  

A celebration of Kathy’s life will begin with a gathering at 12 noon, ceremony at 2 PM, and reception to follow on Sunday, December 14th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake.