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Kathy Astor Obituary

Kathy Jean Astor

CLEAR LAKE - Kathy Jean Astor 69, died Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home unexpectedly.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with Mark Doebel officiating; following the memorial, visitation will continue from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428.

Memorials may be directed to the family that will later be distributed in Kathy's memory.

Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave North Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Globe Gazette on Jun. 15, 2024.

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Pat Zalaznik

June 16, 2024

Bill, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy. Moose and Pat Zalaznik.

Jay Posson

June 15, 2024

Hello Bill. Sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Thoughts for your peace of mind. Jay Posson

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19

Celebration of Life

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Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel

310 1st Avenue North, Clear Lake, IA 50428

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