Katherine "Kathi" R. Tremble

Katherine “Kathi” Condron Reed Tremble, 76, of Oregon passed away at Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon on Wednesday November 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1950 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Joseph C. Sr. and Rhoda F. (Craft) Reed. After reconnecting with a childhood friend, Mark Tremble, the two happily married in Florida on March 3, 1987. Kathi graduated from Oregon High School and earned her Education Degree from Drake University. She began her teaching career in DeLand, FL, then worked for 10 years as a Park Director in Honolulu, Hawaii and finishing her career as girls P.E. teacher at Rahn Jr. High in Mt. Morris, IL. Kathi was a volleyball coach at several levels and enjoyed being the advisor of the Student Council at Rahn.

An avid golfer, Kathi was an active member of Oregon Country Club and, later, Sunset Golf Club playing on many tournament teams at both clubs. One of her favorite golf memories was getting a hole-in-one in the Ladies Lincoln Highway tournament at Rochelle Country Club. She volunteered as a bicycle group rider at the Village of Progress and was a former member of P.E.O. Chapter IU. Kathi was very social and loved family holiday gatherings, any party, and lunches with her friend group. Family was her biggest passion, especially her children and grandchildren. She was involved with all her daughters’ activities at every age level and spent as much time as she could with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Mark; daughters, Rebecca (Matt) Puett of Kansas City, MO, Kathryn “Katie” (Bryan Broy) Tremble of Fitchburg, WI, and Farrell (Matt) Cain of Oregon, IL; grandchildren, Gracelynn and William Puett and Madeline, Quinn, and Waylon Cain; sister, Robbin (Pat Kudlich) of Kaneohe, HI; sister-in-law, Kathy Reed and niece Kirsten (Rhett) Wilgers and their children Reed and Elyse all of DeLand, FL; several cousins and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Joseph “Skip” Reed. The family would like to extend special thanks to Kathi’s caregivers Kim, Sarah, Annette, and Jen and everyone at Anam Glen Assisted Living and Serenity Hospice Home for the loving and exceptional care she received. Her journey with Alzheimer’s was certainly enhanced, brightened, and extended because of them.

Funeral services will be held Monday November 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th St., Oregon, officiated by Pastor Michael Hoffman. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Oregon. Memorials preferred to Village of Progress, Serenity Hospice and Home, or Fetch WI Dog Rescue.

Donation Websites:

https://fetchwi.org/donate 

https://serenityhospiceandhome.app.neoncrm.com/forms/default-donation-form-individual 

https://villageofprogress.org/give/