Kathleen "Kathy" Frances Flynn, age 73 of Wabasha passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011 at St. Elizabeth's Health Care Center.

Kathleen Frances Kovac was born on December 16, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN to Alexander and Audry Kovac. She married, and raised three girls in Minneapolis, and later in Winona, MN. She was a loving and dedicated mother and grand-mother. Kathy loved to laugh and had a great enthusiasm for life, finding joy in all the little-things. She was known for her great sense of humor and quick "one-liners".  Kathy was a strong woman, especially regarding her faith.

Survivors include three daughters, Debra J. Hicks of Wabasha, Robin R. (Thomas White) Thelen of Stockton, MN and Toni J. (Dan) Fredrickson of Farmington, MN. Grandchildren, Chelsey Hicks, Travis Hicks, Jessica (Ian Zuppan) Thelen, Gary (Crystal) Thelen II., Anthony (Alesha Maul) Thelen and Jack Fredrickson. Great-grandchildren, Sadie Hicks, Masion Thelen and Xander Thelen. Sisters, Gerry (Al) Winters of Brooklyn Center, Mary (Phil) Ottney of Florida, Linda (Mike) Marquardt of Alexandria, MN, and Eileen (Howard) Stechmann of Zumbrota, MN.

A memorial service for Kathy will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 2:00PM at River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to services at River Park Chapel. Burial of ashes will take place in Morgan, MN at a later date.

Memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association or to Epilepsy Foundation.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.