Kathy Yurkonis was born and raised in Mundelein, Illinois, but she currently lives in Brooklyn, Wisconsin with her husband, 8 year old daughter, 3 cats, and a rescued pit bull. Kathy and her husband, Peter and there two horses are active members of the 8th Illinois Cavalry. Kathy spoke at the Midwest Civil War Civilian Conference in 2005 on Side Saddle Riding. Kathy has been interested in heirloom vegetable for the past ten years. Since, moving to Brooklyn, WI, Kathy has been able to grow heirloom vegetables in her own garden.

In Spring 2007, Kathy started her own business, called MorganAside. In the Summer of 2007 Kathy joined forces with P. Palmer Drygoods. This traveling sutlery consists of three separate businesses that gather together under one name. Originals By Kay, Mrs. Vincent's Parasol Emporium, and MorganAside. In the summer of 2008 Kathy joined the board of the Midwest Civil War Civilian Conference.

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