Kathaleen Marie Matson

Kathaleen Marie Matson obituary

Kathaleen Marie Matson

Kathaleen Matson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Merchant Funeral Home - Clarkston on Sep. 4, 2025.

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Kathaleen Marie Matson, 69, of Clarkston, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. She was born Nov. 18, 1955, in Spokane to Harold and Yoann Matson. She met the love of her life, Rex Simons, in 1986.

Kathy is survived by her daughter April Hudson, her sister Christina Matson and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

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