Kathryn "Katie" M. Larsen

Kathryn “Katie” M. Larsen age 91 of Elkhorn, WI died peacefully at Mercy Walworth Hospital surrounded by her loving family on January 14, 2026 and is now reunited with the love of her life. Katie was the daughter of the late William and Esther (Breuser) Seymour; born on December 8, 1934. Katie married Roger A. Larsen on September 17, 1953 in Elkhorn, WI; they raised their family together and built a life of memories until the time of his passing in January of 2025. Katie was a familiar face in Elkhorn, taking many jobs including working at The Sterlingworth, then as the office manager with Dr. Kathy Truesdale’s Dentist Office, lastly working for Elkhorn City Light and Water Commission. Upon retirement from there, she worked more than 20 years at Evergreen Golf Club in the pro shop and dining room, creating friendships and memories with both employees and guests.

Katie was a member of the Elkhorn Junior Women’s club for many years and also was a poll worker for the City of Elkhorn for decades. Katie loved the game of bridge and was a member of many bridge clubs over the years. She coached softball when her kids were younger, and loved to attend her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids sporting events as they grew up. Katie took the role of grandma very seriously; always willing to watch, play with or help all her grandchildren and great grandchildren even as a chauffeur. She had a sassy yet loving sense of humor that would light up every room. Katie was an avid reader and a member of the Red Hats Society, greatly enjoying the people she met during that time. She had a love for flowers, but only if someone else got their hands dirty planting them for her. However, Katie’s favorite hobby was knitting; she made sure everyone had their pick of hats but most importantly baby blankets that her family members will cherish forever! One of Katie’s proudest accomplishments was when she formed the local chapter of Compassionate Friends, an organization that helped families that suffered the loss of a child, in memory of her own daughter Penny.

Katie is survived by her children; Libbie VanderVeen, Eric (Darsie) Larsen, Heidi (Paul) McGraw; grandchildren; Becky (Luke) Stallings, Bradley (Lindsay) VanderVeen, Gregg (Brittany) VanderVeen, Jacob (Holly) Larsen, Carly (Russ Snopek) Larsen, Kelly (Matt) Ranallo, Maggie (Alex) Wales; 15 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly; sisters-in-law; Kitty Buhl, Marlyne Seymour; brother-in-law; Walter Larsen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Katie is preceded in death by her husband; Roger; her parents; daughter; Penelope Larsen; son-in-law Curt VanderVeen; and siblings; William Seymour, Anne Soffa, Dan Seymour, and Mary French.

A Memorial Service will be held at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory 730 N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI on Wednesday January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm. Visitation will take place before the service beginning at 3:00pm. Overflow parking will be available at Adam’s Electric 801 N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI; guests will be welcome to park there and make the short walk to the funeral home if needed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Katies’ name to the Matheson Memorial Library 101 N. Wisconsin Street Elkhorn, WI 53121. An online guestbook can be found at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com. Katie’s arrangements are under the direction of Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home and Crematory of Elkhorn, WI.