Kathryn Simmons
July 31, 2014
Kathryn Simmons passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, Thursday, July 31, 2014, just 11 days shy of her 91st birthday, at Kavanagh House with family by her side.
Kathryn was born August 11, 1923 in Carlisle, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (Blake) Wilkerson. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a wonderful cook, always making sure everyone was well fed. Her love of children was a joy that not only included her own, but extended to the children in the neighborhood. Her capacity for love was without measure.
Kathryn is survived by her daughter, Trudy (Tom) Dolezal; son, Tracy (Janis) Simmons; daughter-in-law, Sherry Simmons; grandchildren, Ty, Tadd, Terra, Connor, Claire and Max; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Albert “Speck” Simmons and son, Terry.
According to Kathryn’s wishes, cremation has occurred. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Kathryn will be inurned next to her husband, Albert at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Kavanagh on 56th.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Camille Sertich
08/08/2014
Trudy and Tom, I was sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers and thoughts go with you at this difficult time.
Cindy Cornish
08/05/2014
Trudy and Tom, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May your mom rest in peace and may the Lord be with you both.
Jean Davis
08/03/2014
Your mother was elegant, and one of the kindest women I've ever known. I still have the ivory wool scarf she knitted for me one Christmas; there have been so many times I've used her as an example. I can't imagine how much you'll miss her, but you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom Hunt and Karen Labenz
08/02/2014
Tracy, Janis, Connor, Claire and Max - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family at this sad time. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and we know she will be missed. May she rest in peace.