Kathleen Marie Dineen

Kathy Dineen passed away on May 1, 2026. She was born to Norman and Betty (Whitman) Dineen on March 26, 1954, in Stevens Point. The family resided in Menasha until 1965, when they moved to Rhinelander.

A 1972 graduate of Rhinelander High School, Kathy resided in Madison, for most of her adult life.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Patrick. She is survived by her siblings, Peggy (Mike) Peltier of Zimmerman, Minn., Mary (Mark) Willis of Medford, and Mike Dineen of Madison and 11 nieces and nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews. Kathy had a dear, long-term friend, Stephanie, with whom she lived, for 20 years. Kathy loved her special friendships with Stephanie’s daughter, Caitlin, son, Sir Jeremy and grandson, London.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association or the Dane County Humane Society.

There will be a celebration of Kathy’s life in Madison at a later date. For more information and online condolences, please visit www.gundersonfh.com.