Kathryn Douglass obituary: Kathryn Douglass's Obituary, KC

In Memory Of
Kathryn M. Douglass
1945 - 2020

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Obituary photo of Kathryn Douglass, Olathe-KS

In Memory Of
Kathryn M. Douglass
1945 - 2020

Kathryn M. Douglass, 74, of Kansas City, MO passed January 7, 2020.

Kathryn (Kathy) was born September 12, 1945 in Fort Dodge, IA to Maurice and Cecilia (Weiss) Mitchell. She graduated Ft. Dodge High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education. She taught elementary school in the North Kansas City School district when she met and married John Bradley Douglass in 1975. Kathy enjoyed catching up with friends and long phone conversations with her sister, Ellen. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, John Douglass, her sister Ellen Derscheid, and brother William Mitchell.

She is survived by her children; John Mitchell Douglass (Jessica) of Crofton, MD, Ryan Douglass (Amy) of Arlington, VA, and Megan Bubb (Jeff), of Olathe, KS. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Kaputska and Joann Mitchell both of Fort Dodge, IA. As well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and friends.

Donations in her memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

To leave a message of condolence for Kathryn's family, or to share a special memory of Kathryn, click the Share Memories button above.
Kathryn M. Douglass, 74, of Kansas City, MO passed January 7, 2020.

Kathryn (Kathy) was born September 12, 1945 in Fort Dodge, IA to Maurice and Cecilia (Weiss) Mitchell. She graduated Ft. Dodge High School and attended Northwest Missouri State University for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education. She taught elementary school in the North Kansas City School district when she met and married John Bradley Douglass in 1975. Kathy enjoyed catching up with friends and long phone conversations with her sister, Ellen. She also enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, John Douglass, her sister Ellen Derscheid, and brother William Mitchell.

She is survived by her children; John Mitchell Douglass (Jessica) of Crofton, MD, Ryan Douglass (Amy) of Arlington, VA, and Megan Bubb (Jeff), of Olathe, KS. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Kaputska and Joann Mitchell both of Fort Dodge, IA. As well as many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and friends.

Donations in her memory can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

To leave a message of condolence for Kathryn's family, or to share a special memory of Kathryn, click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
14275 South Black Bob Road
Olathe, KS 66062
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Memorial Service

Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 11:00am
Penwell-Gabel - Olathe Chapel
14275 South Black Bob Road
Olathe, KS 66062
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Interment

Denison Cemetery
Denison, Kansas

Funeral Home (913-768-6777) is assisting the family

Funeral Home (913-768-6777) is assisting the family

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