Also mourning your loss! So sorry!
How does a Bosch do with cake and icing?
My Kitchen Aid was a gift from DH's grandmother when DH and I were going to be married. She was so excited to give it to me, and I was so excited to receive one!
I love to know that the one with the orange cord is still made by Hobart.
Mine is likely on it's way out. It works OK motor wise most of the time (sometimes if I double dough, it will get hot.) However, the beater is always needing adjustment before every use or it scrapes the bowl. I don't know how much longer it will last.
I have had the "Bosch or KA" debate, too. I think I have even posted about it here before.
MelsKitchenCafe.com had a blog post comparing, but I haven't read it.