Lola K Dunn
Kathy Dunn, also known as Lola K Dunn, Kathleen to her Kelly family, Aunt Kitty to the Kentucky relatives and Nana to her grandkids and great grandkids passed away on October 9, 2021 at 95 years of age. She is preceded in death by her husband, Al, her son Thomas, (Alison) and her six siblings (Ruth, Ward, Leverett, Mary, Nancy and Joe). Kathleen was born on October 11, 1925 to Grover and Eva Kelly in Tower Hill, Illinois, the 5th of 7 children. She was raised on the farm during the Depression and knew what poverty was. After graduating high school, she left the farm at the age of 16 to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan ,with her Aunt Mabel and Grandmother Kelly. It was in Ann Arbor she met her husband, Al Dunn, who was in the US Army studying Japanese at the University of Michigan. They married on September 1, 1945. Kathy went to Japan and lived with Al during the Occupation after WWII ended. When they returned they moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Al worked first in the FBI and then, Ford Motor Company. She, Al and family lived in Michigan, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo , Brazil. Upon retirement Al and Kathy lived in Louisville, Kentucky and Windsor, CA. Kathy worked as a secretary before having children, but then was a stay-at- home mom who perfected her cooking and entertaining skills. She had her own baking business in Sao Paulo and was know for her spectacular brunches. Kathy loved to play bridge and belonged to sewing and book clubs. Most importantly, Kathy was a wonderful friend to many in the various places she lived, and her generosity and sweet nature blessed her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Bill), and son, Dennis. She has 5 grandchildren, Casey (Rebecca), Paul (Erika), Taylor, Brennan and Weston and 3 great grandchildren, Braden, Kylie and Evelyn Stewart. Additionally, she is survived by sisters-in-law, Eva Kelly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Dolores Kelly, of Tower Hill, Illinois and her 18 nieces and nephews (and their families) who are spread out around the US in nine different states. A private graveside interment of her ashes next to her husband, Al, at Shiloh Cemetery in Windsor will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Kathy’s memory may be made to Continuum Hospice, 5401 Old Redwood Hwy, Petaluma, CA 94954 or a charity of your choice.Obituary
Kathy Dunn, also known as Lola K Dunn, Kathleen to her Kelly family, Aunt Kitty to the Kentucky relatives and Nana to her grandkids and great grandkids passed away on October 9, 2021 at 95 years of age. She is preceded in death by her husband, Al, her son Thomas, (Alison) and her six siblings (Ruth, Ward, Leverett, Mary, Nancy and Joe). Kathleen was born on October 11, 1925 to Grover and Eva Kelly in Tower Hill, Illinois, the 5th of 7 children. She was raised on the farm during the Depression and knew what poverty was. After graduating high school, she left the farm at the age of 16 to live in Ann Arbor, Michigan ,with her Aunt Mabel and Grandmother Kelly. It was in Ann Arbor she met her husband, Al Dunn, who was in the US Army studying Japanese at the University of Michigan. They married on September 1, 1945. Kathy went to Japan and lived with Al during the Occupation after WWII ended. When they returned they moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Al worked first in the FBI and then, Ford Motor Company. She, Al and family lived in Michigan, Mexico City, and Sao Paulo , Brazil. Upon retirement Al and Kathy lived in Louisville, Kentucky and Windsor, CA. Kathy worked as a secretary before having children, but then was a stay-at- home mom who perfected her cooking and entertaining skills. She had her own baking business in Sao Paulo and was know for her spectacular brunches. Kathy loved to play bridge and belonged to sewing and book clubs. Most importantly, Kathy was a wonderful friend to many in the various places she lived, and her generosity and sweet nature blessed her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah (Bill), and son, Dennis. She has 5 grandchildren, Casey (Rebecca), Paul (Erika), Taylor, Brennan and Weston and 3 great grandchildren, Braden, Kylie and Evelyn Stewart. Additionally, she is survived by sisters-in-law, Eva Kelly of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Dolores Kelly, of Tower Hill, Illinois and her 18 nieces and nephews (and their families) who are spread out around the US in nine different states. A private graveside interment of her ashes next to her husband, Al, at Shiloh Cemetery in Windsor will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Kathy’s memory may be made to Continuum Hospice, 5401 Old Redwood Hwy, Petaluma, CA 94954 or a charity of your choice.
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