Katherine M. Phillips age, 57 of Portage, Wisconsin died on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Kathy was born on February 18, 1964, to Jean Petersen and Geno Phillips. Kathy's family was number one to her, she was ready for family to visit, the fire pit was ready and always had chocolate in the house which is one of the grandchildren's fondest memories. Kathy loved to fish and enjoyed her Pepsi. Kathy is survived by her children, Becca Phillips, and boyfriend Mike; Jimmy (Daniel) Wise; grandchildren Caiden and Eli Howell; Kathy's ex-husband and friend Jim Kitchen; Kathy's boyfriend Mike Reynolds, her parents Jean Petersen and Geno Phillips; four brothers Rick; Keith; Nate (Cindy) and Philip; three sisters Pam (Tim); Connie and Sheila; also survived by nine nieces; eight nephews; twelve great nieces; twenty great nephews; and one great great nephew. Kathy was preceded in death by her father Pete Petersen. A celebration of Kathy's life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the VFW in Madison, Wisconsin 53704 County Hwy C V #6169 Madison, WI 53704 The Kratz Funeral Home in Portage (www.kratzfuneralhome.com) is assisting the family with arrangements. Service Details. Service A celebration of Katherine's life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the VFW in Madison, Wisconsin 53707 County Hwy C V #6169 Madison, WI 53704