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Kathy Bules Obituary
Kathy Lynn (Carstensen)
Kathy Lynn (Carstensen) Bules, 59, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter-in-law and friend, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, surrounded by loved ones, following a valiant, year-long battle with cancer.
Kathy was born April 6, 1956, in Toledo, to David and Sally Carstensen. She was a 1974 graduate of Start High School, and attended the University of Toledo.
After a successful period in the business world, holding various corporate sales and management positions as she moved around the country with her husband, Rob, Kathy embarked on her one and only true passion in life, which was to be a mom to her three children and all of their friends.
Kathy was an enthusiastic and tireless volunteer, touching many lives through her work in the schools, managing countless Pacesetter soccer teams and events, and offering help and encouragement to any friend in need. Kathy also loved to cook, bake and entertain. She loved spending time with family and friends, and was always looking for new ways to make those times fun, memorable and special. Her home was always warm, full of love and welcome to all.
Despite her disappointing diagnosis last summer, Kathy spent this last year fighting hard, enjoying life to the fullest, and teaching many lessons to those blessed to be in her life. Her warm and caring personality drew people to her, and the way she lived her life, during both good and bad circumstances, was an inspiration to others of all ages.
Kathy leaves behind to cherish many precious memories, her husband of 35 years, Rob; her three children, Rachel, Matthew and Ryan; her sisters, Kim (Tim) Whetstone, Cindy (Mike) Wernert, Kelly Carstensen Hill; mother-in-law, Ruthann Bules,; brother-in-law, Tom (Michelle) Bules; seven nieces and nephews, and countless friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sally and David Carstensen, and her father-in-law, Robert Bules.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the offices of Dr. Garth Phibbs, the Hickman Cancer Center, and the Ebeid Hospice Residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Victory Center of Toledo:
thevictorycenter.org
the American Cancer Society, the Kumpe Memorial Scholarship, or a charity of the donors choice.
Visitation is Thursday, July 23, 2015, from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Reeb Funeral Home in Sylvania. Services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 2201 Secor Road, Toledo. Burial will be private.
419-882-2033
www.reebfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kathy Bules
Cynthia Kallile
July 27, 2015
Kathy was such a dear and I know you'll miss her deeply. Sending love to all.
Cynthia Kallile
Sharon Kay Silberhorn
July 26, 2015
With my deepest sympathy to the Carstensen & Blues families. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. May God Bless each of you during this time of sorrow an always.
Mary Joyner /Hoy
July 25, 2015
Another Angel has ascended into Heaven.....from childhood memories to present you truly will be missed....praying for the family to find comfort in God's holy words.
Mary Joyner /Hoy
July 25, 2015
Another Angel has ascended into Heaven.....from childhood memories to present you truly will be missed....praying for the family to find comfort in God's holy words.
Janet Headrick (Clabaugh)
July 25, 2015
Stunned and saddened by your loss. Had just looked at our 40th high school reunion photos, seeing both Kathy and Kim looking well. My prayers are with you and your families.
Tom Barron
July 24, 2015
Thoughts & prayers to the Carstensen/Bules family. So very sorry for your loss, Kathy was a terrific person who was loved by many.
July 23, 2015
Rob,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Ruben Platas
Charles Rice III
July 23, 2015
Rob: Words cannot express the gravity of this moment in your life. Your wife "Kathy" was a special person who showed a love for you and her children that was an outward sign for all of us to see daily. Her homegoing will cause a gap that only the presence of God and the Holy Spirit can fill. Vera and I offer our sincere condolence and will continually pray for you and family.
Your friends,
Elder Charles Rice III and Vera Rice
Nancy Rowlinson ( Sheets )
July 23, 2015
Our love and prayers to you
The Walz Family
July 22, 2015
Such a heartbreaking loss of a WONDERFUL person. Kathy is at peace now and knows that she has touched many in such a kind and loving manner that they are now a better person as well. More love than can ever be passed on to Rob, Rachel, Matthew, Ryan, and the rest of the family.
Phil Case
July 22, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families
Mike & Darlene Durbak
July 22, 2015
Kathy, You will be missed! We always loved running into you at soccer and Northview events. We hope and pray your family will do well.
dezz's life made better by his friends
JIM DESMOND
July 21, 2015
I loved Rob and Kathy from their arrival in Cincinatti OH for his first job with Libbey Glass. Kathy was so warm and such a welcoming person. I am praying that Rob and family will find peace at this very tough time. I think about the Bules often.
Jeremy Koster
July 21, 2015
To Rob and and family, Deepest sympathies to each and every one of you with special prayers to bring peace back into such a loving family's lives. Kathy was a women that we all strived to be and know that she will be sorely missed. Once again lots of warm thoughts and prayers in your family's biggest time of need. May God bless and protect each and every one of you!!!
Martha Ducat
July 21, 2015
Rob, my heart broke for you when I saw the obituary for your beautiful wife. Thinking of you and your family.
Michelle Mariea
July 21, 2015
Dear Rob and family (and all that loved Kathy),
I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of your family and friends comfort you in these days.
My most heartfelt condolences,
Michelle Mariea
Marge,Bob, Karen Braun's
July 21, 2015
We will always miss and love you! You are with God now. "Until We Meet Again"
Sheryl Willard
July 21, 2015
Kelly and family, so sorry for your loss.
July 21, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family.
Chad and Tresa Robbins
Kathy Bernard-Appleton
July 21, 2015
It was a privilege to be a friend of Kathy's in high school, to work together in college, and since living in Texas to keep in touch with her on social media and reunions. Her commitment and love to her family was evident to all. She was a bright ray of sunshine to all her crossed her path. Praying for her family as they pick up the legacy she left on this earth. Peace to all. Love, Kathy Bernard Appleton
Tami Rehklau
July 21, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. What an awesome lady to have the privilege to meet.
July 21, 2015
To Kathy's Beloved Family,
Kathy was a very sweet person; deeply respected by her classmates at Start. We are very saddened along with our many old friends from the West End that knew Kathy.
May God Bless her dear heart and soul. Our deepest condolences.
Jim and Donna (Harrison) Osborne
Class of 73
rick and tina schulz
July 21, 2015
i am sorry for your loss
Stephen Fioritto
July 21, 2015
Dear Rob and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I express my deepest condolences on the passing of Kathy your wife and mother. She embraced life and gave of herself so all would benefit she was a one of a kind. She is now in our Almighty God's hands and you cannot get any better than that. You and the family will be in my prayers.
Stephen Fioritto
Lori Steiner
July 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with your family.
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