Katherine E. Spratford, age 42, of Siren, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 6, 2014. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 7, 1972, a daughter of Sherman V. and Virginia Gray (Messer) Spratford, Sr. Katherine moved with her family to the Colorado Springs, CO, area when she was an infant. She has been a resident of Burnett County since 1997. Katherine had worked at Diversified Services, Inc. in Siren for many years. She enjoyed reading, watching movies, and taking long car rides. Katherine is survived by her father, Sherman; two brothers: Sherman (Samantha) Spratford, Jr., and Van B. (Amy) Spratford; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia. There are no public services scheduled. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.