Kala Kay Lowery, age 63, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2024, in Wausau, Wisconsin. Kala was born on April 21, 1960, in West Allis, Wisconsin to the late Robert and Lulabelle (Welch) Klemp. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, crocheting traveling, gambling and baking. Kala was a strong willed nonjudgemental woman who held on until the end. She felt like she was a part of nature and free from the world's problems when camping, having fires, being outdoors and very proud of her Native American background.

Kala's family describes her as the best in the world and had a heart of gold. She loved spending time with her family especially hosting holidays and celebrations at her home; where she would indulge in all the loved that was passed around. Kala's family and her grandchildren were everything to her. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and will be remembered fondly.

Kala is survived by her children, Chasity Navarro and Krystal Navarro; significant other, David Pranke, Jr.; grandchildren, Jose Hernandez, Ivette Hernandez, Oscar Rodrigo Hernandez, Veronica Lizett Hernandez, Ashley Alaniz, Annaliah Espinosa, Nataly Espinosa, and Kristal Miraya Espinosa; great grandchildren, Yahyr Hernandez, Cataleya Hernandez, Ricardo Hernandez, and Alejandro Hernandez; and siblings, Roberta Biga, Sue Zahn, Carol Olson, and Jeannine Simon. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Kala is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lulabelle and a brother, Larry Klemp.

A memorial gathering for Kala will be held from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Saturday April 27, 2024, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham.