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Kathleen Chan Obituary
Kathleen R Chan
May 9, 1948-December 15, 2022
Kathleen Barnes Chan, "KC", made her journey home to God on December 15, 2022, having dealt with multiple serious health issues these past years.
Funeral services for KC will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 1:00 pm, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, John (2011).
KC is survived by daughters, Audrey and Melissa, and 5 grandchildren, and countless friends, including the sisters and associates of the Congregation of the Humility of Mary. She was a gifted artist and specialized in painting landscapes. She had a great eye for colors, that seemed to explode from the canvas.
A celebration of KC's life will be held in the spring.
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Celeste miedema
June 6, 2024
My mother Rita Maly, lived down the street from Kathy in Chicago, Illinois. They were good friends and often went out to a landscape somewhere to capture the beauty on canvas. Kathy was an excellent artist and friend. She visited my mom often in Michigan. I have pieces in my house that I watched her paint many years ago. I still get such joy out of sitting and looking at her work. I hope she is famous in the art world because I have never seen art I like better than hers. My condolences to her daughters Audrey and Mellisa. She spoke of you girls frequently.
I´m sorry we didn´t know of her passing sooner.
Jaquelyn Rounds
April 12, 2024
K.C painted this picture I bought it from. Her. It is. A delight to have it has graced my home for many years. She was always on her way somewhere. Rest in peace. You have made life more beautiful for many of us. Jaque
ROBERT GRAZIANO
December 29, 2023
Have a painting that I love by her. It´s so beautiful.
JoAnn Carr Sanchis
July 30, 2023
To KC's family and friends,
I had not heard from KC for a long time. We have been friends since the 1980s. I was saddened to hear of her passing. She was a person who loved life. So talented. My sincere condolences to her daughters and grandchildren. She is reunited with her dear Miss Boo who greated her!
Adam Meade
February 19, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. She was so sweet. I remember when she was planning the big trip to Arizona when i was working for Toyota in Davenport. We talked about painting and all types of stuff. Fast forward 8 years later, she shows back up into my life with car issues again but this time we are in Muscatine! I met with her and she let me pick a small personal canvas for my daughter. It it small but so powerful! She was an amazing lady.
Logan Callahan
February 15, 2023
Prayers to the entire family and friends of KC! I had the honor of meeting her and speaking with KC on a daily basis when she came into the Bettendorf YMCA! Always so friendly and always had a smile!!
Jaquelyn Rounds
February 14, 2023
KC. I am proud to have known you and have your artwork in my home. I will miss you
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