We commemorate Kathleen Christine Daniels, 80, of Burlington, who passed away at home surrounded by her husband and children, on Nov. 11, 2025.
Kathy was born on Jan. 29, 1945, in Kenosha, to Agnes (Seistrup) and Fred Mico. She spent her early life on a farm in Kenosha County. She was raised with values, generosity of heart and spirit, a respect for life, and a wicked sense of humor. Her Mico laugh would resonate in any crowd as her spunky spirit showed through.
Kathy attended St John the Baptist Grade School in Paris and graduated from St Joe’s High School in Kenosha. She went on to the Wisconsin Teacher’s College in Union Grove and started her teaching career at St Mary’s Catholic School in Kenosha.
Kathy married her true, life partner, Kenneth Daniels, on Aug. 7, 1965, and together they had four children and shared an amazing 60 years of marriage.
Kathy later attended Whitewater and Carthage College, earning her Master’s Degree. She taught at St Francis Xavier, St Mary’s in Burlington, and then on to Bristol, Burlington and Brighton Schools across a teaching career of 30 years.
Kathleen is survived by her loving husband Ken; daughter Colleen (Paul) Bittner; sons Greg (Jen) Daniels, Fred (Christine Lood) Daniels, and Joe (Dorian) Daniels; and 12 grandchildren, Shane (Jen) McCarthy, Kelsey (Michael) Schultz, Aaron (Brittanie) McCarthy, Colin (Olivia Felt) McCarthy, Jeremy McCarthy, Nicholas Daniels, Michael Daniels, Patrick Daniels, Sarah Daniels, Andrew Daniels, Lauren Daniels, and Lucas Daniels. In 2025, Kathy became a great-grandma to three babies she would have smothered with attention, eight month old Lilyanne Schultz, six month old Tatum McCarthy and five day old Mateo Daniels. Family was of utmost importance to Kathy and she loved when they could stay at the lake and share laughter, game time, and s’mores!
Kathy has two sisters, Margaret (Bob) Bastrup and Beth Heiko) Arndt; and a brother Paul (Susan) Mico. She is survived by more than a dozen brothers- and sisters-in-law and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother, and a large Irish and Danish lineage.
A wake was held at the Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home in Burlington on Friday, Nov. 14. A funeral service was on Saturday, Nov. 15 at St. Thomas Aquinas in Waterford. Burial followed at St James Cemetery in Kenosha. Family and friends were invited to attend and celebrate Kathy’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Harmony Club of Racine and Kenosha County.
We wish to thank Heartland Hospice Association and her in-home caregivers, Jen Dykstra, Mary Pieters, Patricia Rozeski, and Jennifer Robers. Also, much appreciation for great neighbors, Mary and Denise.
As each of us holds special memories of her, she lives on in our hearts.
For online condolences, please visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.