Kathy Sue Slesinski, age 39 of Rochester passed away peacefully on March 6, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital.

Kathy was born on December 14, 1974 in Rochester to Gary and Jean (Peterson) Slesinski. She graduated from Mayo High School in 1993 and has been alongside her high school sweetheart, Amos Kroening, since that time. Due to her love of animals, she worked at various pet grooming shops. She had a true natural connection to animals, especially cats. She enjoyed her pets, swimming, and making jewelry.

Kathy had a special ability to understand and be compassionate to all those she met, and in turn, people were drawn to her, and wanted to help take care of her.

She is survived by her soulmate, Amos Kroening of Elgin, her parents Gary and Jean (Peterson) Slesinski of Rochester, her sisters, Brenda (Chris) Jepsen and Tammy (Chris) Nash both of Long Beach, CA, her nephews Carter and Logan, and a niece, Korina.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Ralph and Angie Peterson.

A funeral service for Kathy will be held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 1:00PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Chaplain Scott Jorgenson officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2014 from 2:00PM to 5:00PM in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service.