Although I haven't seen Kathryn or the rest of the family for many years, there are soooo many memories. My favorites were all of our camping and fishing trips! Seeing her recent picture was evidence that she hadn't lost that "sparkle" in her eyes. What a beautiful smile and kind heart she had. My love and prayers to the family. I hope it will help a little that she is in the hearts of so many of us. God Bless you all. Love, Cathy

Jan and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I was so blessed to work with Kathryn for five years at Sieg co, in Iowa City. She was like a second mother too me and her words of wisdom still inspire me today. She was always so happy and wanted everyone around her to be happy. I know she has touched so many peoples lives. She truley will be missed.

I enjoyed getting to know Kathryn while working with her at Lantern Park. She was an amazing woman. She always looked great and greeted me with a smile. She always made my work day a pleasure. If I was having a rough day she would say, "Just take a seat." She will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers with the family at this time.

Grandma K,

Today was one of the hardest days i have ever had. seeing you lay there knowing your not going to wake up was sad. But I know deep down inside of me you were ready to be with grandpa again and you looked so comfortable tonight. I had a hard time taking my eyes off you. seeing how great you looked just made me smile because i know that you were in so much pain and discomfort... but of course you wouldn't ever say that because your the strongest person i know. You are the one who has taught me so much in life. i dont know what i could have done without you in my life and now knowing your gone just makes me look at life in a new way. A much better way. I want to be like you. Your the best great grandma ever and will always be my best friend i love you so much and i know you are always looking after me. Thanks! tell grandpa hi. I cant wait until the day i get to see you again. your smile is always in my head and i will never forget you or the many things you taught me. MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU . Love Taylor

Grandma K, I will always remember you and have such fond memories. Wow could you cook. Chicken and dumplings with kraut and sticky buns were my favorite. I am sure Bobby would thank you for teaching me biscuits and gravy though. Your smile could bring anyone to happiness. Your stories were always so funny they would make me cry! One thing I could never thank you enough for is never judging me. No matter the situation I always felt like you were there for me, open arms. I will miss your mean card hands, my sleep overs at your house, the cookie jar full, and spearmint gum in your purse. Oh how the little things mean the most sometimes. I have learned that from you. You were such a strong women, never complained and never acted down. I can think of lots of things I will miss and lots of great memories but most of all...just you! I know as I continue to shed tears you are watching down, yelling at me, telling me you are now happy again and I should not be sad. May you rest in peace! I love you Grandma K!

Kathryn will be missed. I learned a lot working with Kathryn for 12 years I was associated with Memory Gardens. She truly cared about the people that came into her office and she was the one true center as the office staff, personnel and owners changed over the years. I did enjoy hearing stories of her family and the previous owners and employees of the cemetery.

To Kathryn's family, You have my sympathies. She was the true matriarch of her family and the cemetery.

Good Bless

Darrin Ehret and family