Kathy (Boyer) Kempen (1943-2017)

KEMPEN, BOYER, MATHRE, RANKIN, CHRISTIANSEN, DOBBS, WETZELL

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 5/17/2021 at 16:53:11

From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:

Kathy Kempen, age 73, of Ames, Iowa passed away at Israel Family Hospice House on July 26, 2017. A gathering of friends and family, will be, 4-6:00 p.m. followed by a short service at 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way in Ames. A celebration to follow will be announced proceeding the gathering Friday night.

Kathy was born the daughter of Denzil and Virginia Boyer on August 07, 1943 in Decatur, Illinois. Kathy graduated from Bradley High school in 1960. She married Raymond Mathre, and had two sons, Eric and Steve. Kathy owned and operated The Fox Lounge in Ames, Iowa for 27 years and The Fox Lounge II in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Kathy is survived by her sons, Eric (Shelly) Mathre, Steven (Jessica) Mathre, grandchildren, Ryan (Brittney) Mathre, Justin (Tanae) Rankin, Jessica (Alex) Christiansen, Payton Dobbs, Jaimon Mathre, great grandchildren, Braylee and Bella Mathre, Tyler Rankin, Josie Christiansen and brother Bob (Joyce) Boyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Dale Boyer, sister, Stella Wetzell, Husband Raymond Mathre and longtime friend Virgil Wilson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice on Kathy's behalf.

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