Kathy Gaultney Obituary
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She was born on Thursday, June 30, 1955, the daughter of Roland and Myrna (nee Steiner) Ambuehl.
On Tuesday, October 25, 1983, she married Keith A. Gaultney at EVUCC - Highland, IL, who passed away on Friday, September 22, 1989.
Kathy was born in Highland, Illinois and grew up on the family farm. She attended Highland High School and later earned an Associates Degree. She was a cook for various restaurants in the area. She lived in Troy and St. Jacob over the years. Kathy moved to Centralia Illinois working for ConAgra Company for 9 years. She moved to Aviston Illinois in 2024. She loved cooking, baking and playing cards.
Survivors include:
Daughter - Jennifer L. (Jason) Kuhlman, Collinsville, IL
Daughter - Rachel A. (Timothy) Dotson, Smyrna, TN
Son - Walter E. Gaultney, Charleston, SC
Sister - Debra K. (Terry) Combs, Keyesport, IL
Sister - Diane M. Ambuehl, Bartelso, IL
Brother - Jeffrey R. (Bonnie) Ambuehl, Aviston, IL
Sister - Sandra J. Ambuehl, Breese, IL
Grandchild - Johnny A. Stiles
Grandchild - Ashley N. Hillyard
Grandchild - Amanda L. Johnson
Grandchild - Autum R. Hillyard
Great Grandchild - Anna Moad
Great Grandchild - Lucas Moad
Great Grandchild - Holiday Johnson
Great Grandchild - Hank Johnson
Great Grandchild - Jack Johnson
Great Grandchild - Lynnley R, Hillyard.
She was preceded in death by:
Father - Roland Edward Ambuehl died 9/28/2010
Mother - Myrna B. Nee Steiner Ambuehl died 10/9/2023
Husband - Keith A. Gaultney Died 9/22/1989
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Private services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Heartland Hospice.
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