Kathleen Steuber

MADISON – Kathleen Steuber went gracefully to her waiting Lord on May 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle against a rare auto immune disease. She leaves a family bereft, but overflowing with gratitude for their Matriarch — a tiny but mighty woman.

Kathy, Mom and Nana to many, was born in Skowhegan on Nov. 30, 1944 to the late Frank and Evelyn Dickey. She was the tenth of 13 children. She was raised on what is affectionately known as the Dickey farm, now Diadema Golf Course.

Kathy cherished the rural joys of a country childhood, surrounded by younger siblings and guided by the examples of her older ones. A turning point came when her mother, Evelyn passed, leaving Kathy just 17 years old. This was a seminal moment in her life, as she began a sister/mother relationship with her eldest sister, Frances “Teddy” Merrill — a bond that deepened into lifelong friendship.

Kathy then married the absolute love of her life, David. Over the next 61 years they made their home in Madison and built a full and beautiful life of family, friends and community.

Through raising four children (Glenn, Dottie, Heather, and Dawn), Kathy found her gift for hospitality and generosity. Her spirit of welcome and support defined her.

Kathy’s home was the center of warmth and welcome. Whether you came for her hot rolls or chunky tomato sauce, you found comfort. The home overflowed with laughter, love, and the revolving door of generations. The annual Christmas Eve Buffet, especially in the era of the great-aunts, became legendary. It was a sacred time where everyone from old to young were acknowledged and given a seat at Kathy’s table.

Kathy was a pillar of support — always steady, always present. She was David’s number one fan throughout his successful racing career, a journey that led them to lifelong friends who turned into – Stan and Dianne Meserve.

She cherished the children in the Madison and Athens schools, where she served as head cook for nearly 40 years. Kathy believed deeply in the healing power of a smile or a kind word. She poured love into every meal she prepared, nourishing both body and spirit.

She and David created lasting memories whether they were racing, camping, or simply spending time with their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, or friends. Those days became a cherished tradition of togetherness, laughter, and love.

Kathy is survived by her loving husband, Dave; her children, Glenn, Tammy, Dottie, Gary, Heather, Tim, Dawn, and Chucky; her grandchildren, Kacie, Tom, Adam, Ashley, Alyssa, Danielle, Devin, Trey, and Sara; and her great-grandchildren, Rowen and Emeri, Lily, Jordan, Kyle, Sawyer, Nikolai, and Bentley. She is also survived by her siblings Frances, Larry, Donna, Kendall, and Tim.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; as well as her siblings Frank, Richard, Lawrence, Gene, Patricia, Phillip, and Ethel.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of North Anson, followed by a gathering at Somerset Abbey in Madison. All family, friends, and acquaintances of Kathy are welcome to attend.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Giberson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To leave a condolence for the family and to view the online obituary, please visit http://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com