Kathleen Kay Fladeland

Kathy Kay Fladeland was born on December 13, 1945, in Fairmont, Minnesota to Francis and Ruth Lind McDonald. She was the ninth of ten children. She passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Lovell, Wyoming.
Kathy spent her early years growing up on a farm in Granada, Minnesota where she graduated from High School. After Graduation, she worked numerous jobs and before moving to Montana, she was employed at a Children's Home in Jackson, Minnesota. In 1964, inspired by her sister Patty, Kathy moved to Poplar, Montana and applied for a CNA position at Poplar Community Hospital and was hired the very next day. It was at the hospital that she met her future husband, Robert Fladeland. After going on a double date with her Niece, Sharie and her date, the two fell in love and married just three months later on May 22, 1969. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Kim, and three years later their second daughter, Mary.
Kathy was devoted to her career, working as a CNA for 40 years, during which she built lasting friendships with her co-workers and community members. She had a gift for making people feel comfortable and was often a trusted confidant.
Kathy enjoyed a variety of hobbies including reading, painting, card games, and crossword puzzles. She also became involved in quilting at the Lovell Senior Center. She took pride in her beautiful yard, which featured a vibrant flower garden. When she wasn't home, she could often be found at the local convenience store trying her luck on gambling machines. Known for quick wit and sharp humor, Kathy was always ready with a clever comeback of joke. As her granddaughter fondly recalls, she was "full of spice" right up until the end.
Kathy is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, her granddaughter, Ashley Fladeland with whom she will be laid to rest. Her brothers, Richie, Gene, Jerry, Leo, and Larry; her sisters, Helen and Patty; and her parents, Francis and Ruth McDonald also precede her in death.
Kathy is survived by her sisters, Janet (Bruce) and Amanda; her daughters, Kim and Mary (Matthew); her granddaughters, Angel and Julie; her great-grandchildren, Austyn, Aidyn, Ashyr, Karter, and Osiris (Angel's children) as well as Ivyn, Rhilynn, and Lakiya (Julie's children). Kathy also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, dear friends, and her best friend, her dog, Izzy.
Cremation has taken place. Rosary will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lovell, Wyoming. Funeral Services will follow at 10:00 a.m.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Sharie Loegering for all she has done for our Mom. We love you.
Kathy would like to leave everyone with an IRISH BLESSING:
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand
AMEN
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