Kathleen Elizabeth "Kathy" Kobel

Kathleen Elizabeth "Kathy" Kobel obituary

Kathleen Elizabeth "Kathy" Kobel

Kathleen Kobel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Desert Sunset Funeral Home on Oct. 6, 2025.

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"Kathleen (Kathy) E Kobel passed into eternity on October 3rd, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, 4 adult children, 7 grandchildren and 3 honorary grandchildren.

Kathy earned an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education which she put to good use teaching Children's Church and working for Head Start in various capacities.

She will be greatly missed by everyone she ever came in contact with.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or Voice of the Martyrs USA. Now Safe in the Arms of Jesus her Lord!"

Services will be held on Saturday October 11, 2025, at 10:30am at

Living Hope Family Church 9190 N. Coachline Blvd. Marana, AZ 85743

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

Desert Sunset Funeral Home

3081 W. Orange Grove Road, Tucson, AZ 85741

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