Kathleen M. Chafos

Funeral services for Rochester former business owner of Kathy's Pub, Kathleen (Kathy) M. Chafos, 63, of Rochester, MN will be at 11:00am on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00pm on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Kathleen Mary Dyson was born on September 13, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN to Allan and Donna (Walsh) Dyson.She died on February 10, 2013 at home from complications of cancer treatment after a 3 year battle with the disease. She went to Our Lady Queen of Peace Elementary School in Madison, WI and St. Margaret's Academy High School in Minneapolis, MN.She attended the College of St. Theresa in Winona, MN for nursing.She obtained her nursing degree from Austin Community College.She married Daniel Dittrich and later divorced.She later married Gus Chafos on December 31, 1995 in Rochester, MN. Kathleen worked at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, MN, the Vernon Company as a sales rep., and Sara Lee Corporation as a L'eggs Pantyhose distributor where she was known as the L'eggs Lady throughout Southern Minnesota.She also was manager and co-owner of Kathy's Pub in Rochester. She was a past president of Albert Lea Does Club, member of the Rochester American Legion Post 92 Auxiliary.She was a Minnesota State Fair Cross Stitching champion and continued cross stitching throughout her life even when not feeling well and in the hospital providing her cross stitched art to her many family and friends.She enjoyed bowling, Bingo, darts, her cats and Crossword puzzles in ink.She was an avid Minnesota sports fan, especially the Twins.She was a strong supporter of her kids activities from being a coach, manager, and a loud spectator.Kathleen was a proud advocate of the United States Military. Survivors include her husband, Gus Chafos of Rochester, MN; her sons, Steven M. Dittrich (Andrea) of Rochester, MN and Allan D. Dittrich (Tracey) of Champlin, MN; her son-in-laws, Col. Timothy A. Chafos (Cheryl) of Fort Mead, MD, Matthew A. Chafos (Jennifer) of Owatonna, MN, Samuel A. Chafos (Chad) of Minneapolis, MN; her grandchildren,Jasmine Dittrich, Alexander, Benjamin, and Elizabeth Dittrich; Andrew, Zachary, Anthony Chafos and Micah Chafos. Her sisters, Patricia Gagnon of Apple Valley, MN and Donna Dyson of Prior Lake, MN and many nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt, Betty Kellar. Memorials can be directed to the Wounded Warrior Program. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes5421 Royal Place NWRochester, MN55901 (507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com