Kathleen Margaret Towse
Kathleen Margaret Towse
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Kathy passed away peacefully in the Good Shepherd Hospice House at the age of 97 on December 22, 2025.
Kathy lived a good life filled with family, travel, and laughter. Kathy was born to Jacob and Theresa Braun in Stanley, Wisconsin, in 1928. Kathy married Frank Yeager and raised a family while traveling the world with Frank in the military. They retired in Manhattan, KS and Kathy worked at the Kansas State Union bookstore and Dillon’s for many years.
She married her second husband Marvin Towse and they moved to Texas where they opened a craft supply store Kathy’s Krafts. They traveled in their motor home around the country and went on many cruises.
She volunteered for several years at McAllen and Mission hospitals. They relocated to Manhattan to be close to family. She loved being active and had a wonderful sense of humor. She laughed even through the toughest times and enjoyed life to the fullest. Every day was a good day according to her!
Kathy is survived by daughters Sharon (Jerry) Downie, Aurora, CO, Terry (Dean) Keller, Colorado Springs, CO, Sons Kent (Patricia) Yeager, Manhattan, KS, Tom (Tami) Yeager, Manhattan, KS. Stepchildren Marlon (Tammy) Towse, Sarah (David) Jenkins. Grandchildren Tom Fleeker, Nate Yeager, Chelsea Theel, Lexa Treadwell, Maron Towse and several great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by a daughter Imogene Yeager, grandchildren Jeanette Yeager, Michael Yeager, Destin Towse and her beloved husband Marvin Towse, 8 siblings, and her parents.
She will be missed beyond words and remembered with love.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice House https://goodshepherdhh.org/make-a-donation/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1317 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502
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