Kathryn A. Smith

Kathryn Ann Smith, age 74, passed away on December 26, 2023 at the Hudson Hospital with family by her side.

Kathryn was born on October 31, 1949 in Clinton, IA to William and Jean Weston. She attended Mount St. Clair Academy and continued her education to earn her nursing degree as RN at Lakewood Community College in 1984. She loved her job as a nurse and took great pride in caring for others. She worked at Hudson Hospital for 30 years and retired as Charge Nurse. Kathryn married Ronald Smith on December 9, 1980 and together they were blessed with a twin Boy and Girl.

The love she had for her family was never ending and she enjoyed cooking them meals and spending time with them. She also loved her cats dearly and treated them as part of the family. Her hobbies included Quilting, gardening and fishing. Calligraphy was also one of her amazing capabilities. The beauty of her soul was reflected in her beautiful handwriting. She traveled all over the country with her husband Ron, helping him prepare for tournaments on the Professional Walley Trail. She caught a lot of beautiful walleyes as they made many great memories together.

She will remain in the hearts of her husband Ronald; children Mike Smith (Chelsea) and Mandy (Trevor) Gartner; grandchildren Dierks, Ava, Bryce, Brylan and Alysha; mother Jean VanOrsdol; brother Mike Weston, Mickey Weston, and Mark Weston as well as many other loving family members.

She was preceded in death by her father William Weston.

Services for Kathryn will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024. visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. with a service starting at 11 a.m.