Kathleen Winter

Kathleen I.M. Winter, 88, Grand Forks, ND and formerly of Villard, MN, died Friday, November 11, 2016 in Valley Eldercare, Grand Forks, ND.    Kathleen Irene Margaret Trillo was born June 10, 1928 in Shrewsbury, England, the daughter of John Henry (Harry) and Doris (Gough) Trillo. She was raised and educated in England and moved with her family to the United States in 1948.    Kathleen married Walter Winter on June 18, 1949 in Park Rapids, MN. They lived in Park Rapids and Morris, MN before moving to Villard, MN where they lived for over 50 years. Kathleen worked in the school cafeteria where she was well loved by all of the children. She was referred to as Grandma Kaye and was thought of as a second mom by many.  They moved to Grand Forks in 2010.    Kathleen was an avid reader and loved taking walks. She and Walter tended a large garden of which they canned and froze. She was also an excellent cook, baker, and jelly maker.   Kathleen was a member of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, and proud to be a 33 year KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly).    Kathleen is survived by her children, Hazel (Bob) Lehman, Bob (Jane) Winter, John (Mary Beth) Winter, and daughter-in-law Betty Winter, all of Grand Forks; grandchildren, Darren (Betsy), Andrea (Nathan), Tim, Craig (Steph), Jennifer, Christopher (Nicole), and Joshua; great grandchildren, Shiloh (Cole), Hannah, Corban, Kaitlyn, Logan, Lennon, and Cora; brother, Terence Trillo; sister, Marie Wallin; one sister-in-law, Vi Winter; and many nieces and nephews.    Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Walter in 2012; son, Mike in 2003; great granddaughter, Sasha; and sister, Hazel Mitter.    Memorial Service will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at Villard United Methodist Church in Villard, MN. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will be in Lake Leven Cemetery, Villard, MN. In lieu of flowers, family requests Memorial contributions to be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association, or Altru Hospice in Grand Forks, ND, or to Villard United Methodist Church.