Schmitz, Kristine Ann (Kafton) (1966 - 2021)

SCHMITZ, KAFTON, SHINN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/19/2021 at 01:43:42

Name of deceased: Kristine Ann Schmitz (nee Kafton)

Aged: 54 yrs, 11 mo, 22 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Oct. 12, 1966; Juneau, AK

Died: Oct. 4, 2021; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Children, David (spouse, Jennifer) of Slater, IA, Matthew (spouse, Melissa) of Greenwood, IN, Zachary (spouse, Madison) of West Des Moines, IA, Luke of North Charleston, SC, and Grace of Harlan, IA; grandchildren, JJ, Mariah, Wyatt, Oliver, and Samuel; mother, Linda (nee Benge) Kafton of Harlan, IA; siblings, Kaja Shinn (spouse, Julie) of Texas, and John Kafton (spouse, Judi) of Idaho; sister-in-law, Wanda Kafton of Virginia; former spouse, Alan Schmitz; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Father, Garry Kafton; brother, Michael Kafton

Education: Attended Harlan (IA) High School and graduated with the Class of 1984; she continued her education, receiving her associate degree from Des Moines Area Community College, Bachelor’s Degree from Buena Vista University, and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Religious affiliation: Baptized at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Dedham, IA; member of St. Joseph’s Church in Dedham, IA, St. Lawrence Church in Carroll, IA, and Central Christian Church in Carroll, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Alan Schmitz; date and location not provided. They later divorced.

Employment: Self-employed owner of 2 businesses: Schmitz Plumbing and Heating and Blue Star Properties, LLC

Hobbies/Interests: Volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Services and Service to the Armed Forces, and as a volunteer for CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com