For me, Kathy was always a ray of sunshine at RCTC.  When others would walk past me with not so much as a hello, Kathy would light up with a Big Smile, a Hello, and a few GENUINE moments of true communication. I treasure her for providing me with those moments...true blessings in my days. 

I can't imagine how difficult it will be to continue living without her physical presence, but KNOW IN YOUR HEARTS that she will be with each one of you in her spiritual presence!  I am happy that she is with the Father in peace & joy & pure Love.  I am also happy that her blessings will continue to live on through the lives she touched here on earth. 

Prayers for each of you. . .Peace in your hearts.

Liz Fleck & my family of Springer Spaniels

21 years ago, I moved to Rochester and Kathy was the first person to befriend me. Her kind heart and generous spirit was put into anything and everything she did. I know that she will look out for her family and friends from Heaven, just like she did on earth. May the many years of happy memories bring you some peace in the days to come. Miss you Kathy. Tamara

Theresa, I know the pain of loosing a sister.  I have been praying for you and your family eveyday.  I can not be there in person but am with you at heart.  Know that you are loved and cared about.  Love Lisa

My deepest sympathies for your sudden loss of this great lady. Kathy was always kind and had a pleasant smile every day over the coffee counter. Her kind spirit ran very deep and I will sincerely miss her presence at UCR.

Dear Kathy's Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Kathy was a kind and gentle person who always had a happy word for anyone who walked by her at RCTC.  She will be missed.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

Betsy Kennedy

Dear Family:

My heart goes out to all of you. Kathy was one of the nicest people I have ever known.  My office was right outside the Cafe' and we had many "2 minute" conversations in between students and customers.  During those conversations, Kathy always spoke so highly of her family.  She was a dedicated mom, wife, daughter, and friend and always had a smile on her face.  I will miss her. 

Watch for signs from her from above . . .

Sending you angels to get through this.

Vicky Keller-Schleeter

I was so sad and shocked to hear of Kathy's illness and passing. I was a classmate of hers at Waseca High School in 1977. She was one of the nicest classmates and was so sweet humored. My deepest sympathy to the Welna's and her family.

Most Sincerely,

Holly Huneke/Moskwa Burnsville,mn

To Kathy's family I give my sincerest condolences.  I worked with Kathy at RCTC.  I enjoyed visiting with her every day that I entered the Health Science Building.  She was a wonderful person who was always kind and very respectful of everyone she encountered.  She was very proud of her family and she would frequently update me on her Mom and sons' activities.  Her smile, laugh and presence will be sincerely missed.  Remember to enjoy all the wonderful memories of a great lady!

Sincerely. Rose Pappas 

To Kathy's family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy I am so sorry for your
lose. Kathy was a wonderful person and I will definitely miss her lovely smile.

Wail Kailani

Dan and family--I am so sorry to hear of this sudden loss of Kathy. Although I haven't had the pleasure of knowing Kathy, knowing how great you are Dan, and the wonderful condolences that have been shared by so many, she will be greatly missed.  My prayers and thoughts will continue for you all in the days, weeks, months ahead.  I know this is a difficult time for you and I pray that all of your wonderful memories will sustain you.  God bless you all.

To the family of Kathy,

My sincere sympathy to each of you. I have enjoyed seeing Kathy at RCTC when I was on campus. She always had a grin and sincerity in her service as she prepared a cup of tea and sometimes a sandwich for me. I will miss her smiling face this coming fall when I am at campus. My thoughts and prayers are will all of you. Take care of each other as you grieve.

Marilyn Baker, Nursing Faculty

RCTC 

Dear Dan, Nathan, Jacob and Conway/Welna Kin,

I have been up numerous nights since learning of Kathy's illness and passing. I can't even comprehend how difficult it must be for all of you. I think and pray for you various times throughout the day. What a totally awesome, kind, loving, caring and classy woman Kathy was. Thank you for sharing her with the rest of us. There are many memories I have of Kathy. The one at the top of the list is when she helped sew on Ryan's Unit patch for his Class A Army uniform suit coat. Remember, Dan, how you had to keep trying on Ryan's suit coat to make sure the patch was in the right place. (Shh! Don't tell Ryan) . Kathy had to get it perfect and spent the night doing so.

I will miss seeing her going on walks in the neighborhood with her head phones on and there will be an empty spot on the bench when I look over in church and she isn't where she normally is during Saturday night mass. I am proud to have called Kathy my neighbor, friend and sister in Christ. I leave you with this. Ever since Kathy's passing I keep hearing her laughter. It is so joyous and makes me giggle. Once your tears have subsided may you once again feel the joy of her laughter in your heart.

Much love and many hugs.

Your Neighbor, Sue Starr

Dan, Nathan and Jacob-

My sincere and genuine sympathy to each of you during this time of loss.  I have known Kathy as a colleague out at UCR for the past 15 years or more...most recently with her presence and service in our Cafe Expresso spot here on campus.  I often would share in listening to her glow with pride talking about her sons and FAMILY!  I always looked forward to seeing her when I popped down to get something for lunch or a quick snack...she was so sweet and kind and funny too!  

I wish for you peace and continued strength as you move through these challenging emotion filled days.  She will help you...just believe.

Blessings to you all-

Paula Carlsen

Kathy always was a source of brightness in my workdays.  No matter how frantic my day or business at the cafe was, she consistently exhibited kindness, warmth, and humor.  It was a rich honor and blessing to have known her.  My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Dan and Sons, Welna family and Conway family:
I went to school with Kathy, Dan and both the Welna and Conway families. Kathy and I both worked together here at the University Center Rochester Complex.  I was shocked and saddened to learn about Kathy's passing on. She was always so positive, caring, fun, sweet and smart. She was always talking about her family and her love for all of you just shone. She was a beautiful person, both inside and out. Kathy as that way since she was a kid. She has always been a good example on hhow to live your life with her love of family, love of her Church and her work ethic. She is to be highly admired.

The World is definitely better because of Kathy. She will be missed greatly.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With love, Jane Applen-Anderson

I was very sorry to hear about Kathy's passing.  I didn't know her very well; we were acquainted
through work.   I work at Winona State University-Rochester and would talk to her at the food service or we would greet in the hallway.  She always appeared to me to be a very kind person.  God bless your family at this
difficult time. Diane Runkle

Dan and family,

 We are sorry for your loss, Kethy always had a smile on her face esecially when keeping you in lin. May she rest in peace with God's embrace

Byron and Lori Collins

I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Kathy's passing. She was adorable, sweet, kind and always brought a smile to my face!  My God's peace and love get you through this difficult time. 

With thoughts and prayers,

Kelly Hahn and family

WSU-Rochester

Kathy was so beautiful and had an incredible smile.  I am saddened by her death and wish peace for her family.

I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Kathy's family and friends. I was one of Kathy's patrons at the Espresso Plus at RCTC. She was an ever-smiling person who did her job in the most excellent way possible. She will be missed.

My deepest condolences to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

I worked with Kathy at the college for 3 years. I cannot begin to tell you how sweet and kind she was. She was a joy to work with, always smiling and loving her job no matter how hectic it was. She is truly a gift to all who knew her. She will be missed and never forgotten.

With sincere sympathy and thougths and prayers,

Theresa Splittstoesser

My deepest Sympathies to the Conway and Welna Family. Kathy was a joy to be in classes with in High School.

Sincerely, Susan Hawker Ziebarth.

To Kathy's Family,

We were very sorry to hear about Kathy's death.  She was one of the few people at RCTC that everyone knew.  She touched many lives.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  --Ruth and Jerry Casper

Dan,

My condolences, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family at such a difficult time. 

Todd Emanuel

I'm so sorry for you loss. Kathy always had such a pleasant personality and was always smiling. I will miss seeing her face around campus.

My condolences.

Annie Clement

Dear family,

Kathy was always ready with a friendly smile on some of my most hectic mornings. Her presence will be missed.

Jamie Mahlberg, RCTC

Dear Family,

I worked with Kathy at RCTC, so was such a positive person, always had a smile and a good word to say about the day. 

I will keep you all in my prayers, I know what it is like to lose a family member so quickly to cancer. 

Hello.  I wanted to send you my sympathy on your loss.  I did not know Kathy well, but visited with her almost daily at RCTC and always looked forward to her smile and the genuine kindness she shared without effort.  My prayers are with all of you.

With deep blessings,

Cara

So sorry to hear of your loss.  Our love and prayers to your family.  We met Kathy when our brother married Margaret, Kathy's sister.  May God surround you with his love and bring you peace.

Love and prayers,

Gale and Darlene Smith

Litchfield, Minn.

To Kathy's Family,

My sincere condolences.  I worked with Kathy at the college and considered her to be a friend.  Kathy was always so positive, upbeat.  Please know that we will miss her bright light and happiness here at RCTC.

I am so very sorry for your loss.  The world is a little less bright today.

Barb Mollberg

Dan, Nathan Jacob and the extended Conway family

I was so sorry to hear of your lost.

Remember No One Can Ever Take Away The

Gift And The Power Of  The Relationship

You Have Shared. It Is Yours Forever.

Colleen Caliguire-Bernard

College Friend of Nancy Conway

Dear Family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  May God's love surround during this incredibly difficult time.

My office was just down the hall from where Kathy worked.  I would always see her in the morning and several times during the day.  She was always so sweet.  She will be missed dearly.  I feel blessed to have known and worked with her at RCTC.

Dear family,

I am so sorry to hear of your great loss.  Kathy was such a wonderfully sweet person.  She will be greatly missed.  Please know how much I care about what you are going through.

Blessings,

Katie Yoder

My prayers are with all of you in the sudden loss of your wife, mother, daughter and sister.  I have read about Kathleen and I know you will cherish her memories forever.   I plan to see you Wednesday to celebrate her life with you.  Byron Weigelt's sister, Grace

Dear Dan and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.  Kathy was such a kind, gentle, and generous person.  We will always remember her kindness to us after the boys were born.

With sincere sympathy,

Karen and Tom Pathoulas and family

Dear Mr. Conway & Boys:

We are so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Conway's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.  My favorite memory of Kathy is standing in her backyard and talking with her about her awesome green bean patch.  Kathy was always so friendly to us, and in particular, our little boy - Marshall.  Marshall came home a couple of times with loads of green beans from "Mrs. Conway's garden!"  

We will always remember her beautiful and friendly smile and gentle spirit. 

We will continue to pray for you.

Your Neighbors -- 

The Pennington Family -- Tim, Jody, Elizabeth "Libby" & Marshall

Dear beautiful Kathy will be deeply missed.  My love and prayers continue for all in the Conway and Welna families.  Rest in the Lord's peace, dear Kathy.

Anne and George McLaughlin and Family

Dan and Family,

Ann and I where shocked and saddened to learn of Kathy's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Josh and Ann Noser   

Dear Dan, Nathan, and Jacob; and families:

We are so sad for your loss.  Kathy was such a sweet, kind, thoughtful, caring person.  Please know we will be thinking of you in the days to come and praying that God will comfort you, bring back many wonderful memories, and help you heal.

Sending our love, Ron and Kathy

Kathy, my friend, my co-worker, I love you and will miss you dearly. Work will not be the same with you not being there. Dan, Nathane and Jacob, I am so sorry for the lose of your wife and mother, she was an awesome woman who seemed to take care of everyone, she had such a kind and giving heart. My prayers are with you all during this time of lose and grief.

De

I'm so sorry for your sudden loss.  Kathy was such a sweet person with a wonderful sense of humor and a ton of compassion.  I wish I had kept in touch with her a little better after leaving the college.  I was just thinking about her the other day, thinking I should give her a call.  My prayers and sympathy will be with you.  I hope God will help you thorough your pain and cradle Kathy in his arms.  We'll all miss her so much.

Conway-Welna Family,

We are very sorry for your loss, may God give you strength during this difficult time. We will keep your whole family in our  thoughts & prayers. God bless you all and keep you in his care.

Teresa, Tony, Joseph & Austin Bertini

Dear Conway-Welna Family,

Our sympathy to you. 

Love, Paul & Jane Barton