Kathy Lynn Partin

Kathy L. Partin, 72, formerly of West Allis, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Trinity in Columbus, Mississippi.

Kathy was born on April 1, 1954, in Oshkosh, WI and adopted by Henry and Ida (Becker) Homs. She graduated from Greendale High School, Greendale, WI. Later in life, she graduated with an Associate's Degree from MATC and earned a Bachelor’s of Accounting (Cum Laude) from Ottawa University. Throughout her career, she worked as an administrative assistant and an accountant. She was a self-employed businesswoman.

Kathy volunteered at the local food pantry. She was active at the local recreation center, staying healthy and fit and making friends. Kathy enjoyed walking on the beach along Lake Michigan and spending summers in Door County. Kathy tended to her vegetable garden and loved to bake sweet treats. She enjoyed bike rides around town and local baseball games.

Kathy is survived by her two children, Ryan Lay of Woodward, Oklahoma and Nicole (Adam) Kruschke of Columbus, Mississippi and grandchild Ian Kruschke. She is preceded in death by her parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3 PM, with a memorial service at 3 PM at Lowndes Funeral Home, located at 1131 N Lehmberg Rd, Columbus, Mississippi.

A celebration of life open house will be held on Saturday, December 5th, from 1 pm to 4 pm at First Lutheran Church, located at 7400 West Lapham St, West Allis, Wisconsin.