The young Batavia girl who lost her life in a tragic, weather-related boating accident on Lake Geneva over the holiday weekend has been identified.
Numerous outlets are reporting that a GoFundMe page established by the family has identified the victim as 10-year-old Kathryn (Kate) Schmidt. Kate was the cousin of two other victims of the accident, 7-year old Abigail Oswald and her brother, 6-year-old Caleb Oswald, both of Wheaton.
Kate is described in the post as “an amazing girl with a bubbly personality, and she didn’t have a mean bone in her body. Whether you met her once or knew her well, she would brighten your life any time of day. She loved playing tennis and softball, spending time with animals, painting, and hanging out with her friends—whether it was on the court, at the pool, or just being with family.”
The family says they established the GoFundMe page “to honor Kate’s memory in a way that reflects her passions.”
Donations “will help children in need who can’t afford sports like tennis or softball, or who wish to adopt animals. This is something that will keep her memory shining in our lives and in the lives of others, carrying forward the love and generosity she always showed,” according to the post.
“Her kindness and joy touched everyone she met, and our family will miss her deeply.”
