Kate Glasgo

 

Kathryn (Kate) Glasgo, 88, of Corning passed away January 3, 2024, at Corning Specialty Care.  Services will be held at Pearson Family Funeral Service and Cremation Center in Corning, Iowa. Open visitation is on Tuesday, January 9th from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  Family visitation will be on Wednesday, January 10th, with family greeting friends from 9:30 -10:30 am. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am with Father Livinus Anweting officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Corning followed by a luncheon at the Catholic Parish Center.  Memorials my be directed to the family, to be determined.  Memories and condolences may be shared on-line at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Katheryn Mae Roberts Glasgo, daughter of Faye Elizabeth Bartles Roberts and Paul Eldon Roberts was born August 19, 1935, in Shenandoah, Iowa.  She spent her childhood in Shenandoah and received her education in the Shenandoah Community Schools.

On November 29, 1952, Kate was united in marriage to Donald Dean Glasgo in Shenandoah. To this union, three children were born: Jolene Faye, James Paul and Janelle Dara.

Don and Kate moved to Corning in 1961 and made this their home. Kate’s children and grandchildren were her pride and joy, and she loved spending time with them. Lots of fun times and memories were made in the summer at Grandma and Grandpa’s swimming pool! And Christmases were very special at their house.

Kate was a very giving person, visiting elderly friends and sending many cards for all occasions. She worked various jobs over the years including McMahon Drug Store, Turner’s Women’s Store, Secretary for the Chamber of Commerce and drove a school bus! Her last job was with Family Home Care, which she dearly loved.

Kate was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church and Altar Society and also Red Hat Ladies. She loved caring for her yard and flowers and decorating her home for every holiday.

She was a true animal lover, taking in strays and feeding the birds and squirrels. In her later years, she adopted many cats whom she cared for and dearly loved. Two of them, Pussyfoot and Pompei, were her true companions.

Kate was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents, her husband Don in 1990, as well as brother in laws Ron, Richard, Larry and Jerry Glasgo. 

Kate is survived by her three children: Jolene (Greg) Wildin of Van Meter, Iowa, Jim (Lisa) Glasgo of Corning, and Janelle Frye (Kurt Nelson) of Corning; seven grandchildren: Trisha (Wade) Eldridge of Waukee, IA, Ryan (Mendy) Boswell of Indianola, IA, Tamara (Brian) Bandle of Corning, Nikki (Nick) Glasgo of Montecito, CA, Regina (Brandon) Moss of Fishers, IN, Jace (Su) Glasgo of Denver, CO, Alexa Frye (Shane Myers) of Cheyenne, WY; eleven great-grandchildren: Evan Eldridge, Graysen, Cayten, Brogan, Titan, Ellysen, Aiden, Jameson and Landon Boswell, Jax Glasgo, and Mayya Moss; brothers in law J.D. Glasgo, Bill (Tish) Glasgo, all of Essex, IA, sister in laws: Nancy (Don) Drake of Wilton, IA, and Connie (Doug) Quist of North Liberty, IA, plus many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She will be remembered for her great sense of humor and her love for her family and friends. Kate will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.