Obituary
Kathy Lucille Long (76) joined her beloved husband Dave in heaven on Saturday, March 21 st, 2026.
Kathy was born on February 14th,1950, to Lucille and Adolph Fant. She was the sixth of six children. Kathy attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, IA. Kathy and Dave Long were united in marriage on March 23rd, 1968. Kathy worked in accounting and in the printing industry, and upon retirement, she worked part-time at Kum and Go in Monticello, Iowa.
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Dave, on June 3rd, 2021. Kathy is survived by her daughter, Lisa(James)Wood, and son, David R. (Penny) Long.
Kathy is survived by her sister Karon(Dennis)Kolek of Phoenix, Arizona, and many nieces and nephews. Kathy was the 5 th child of Adolf and Lucille Fant.
Kathy was blessed with 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Kathy enjoyed vacationing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed crafting, spending time with their Iowa friends, camping with family, and meeting up with her sisters for mini vacations.
A celebration of Kathy (and Daves) life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Kathy’s daughter Lisa to be shared with family and friends at celebration of life, TBA.
Kathy was born on February 14th,1950, to Lucille and Adolph Fant. She was the sixth of six children. Kathy attended Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, IA. Kathy and Dave Long were united in marriage on March 23rd, 1968. Kathy worked in accounting and in the printing industry, and upon retirement, she worked part-time at Kum and Go in Monticello, Iowa.
Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Dave, on June 3rd, 2021. Kathy is survived by her daughter, Lisa(James)Wood, and son, David R. (Penny) Long.
Kathy is survived by her sister Karon(Dennis)Kolek of Phoenix, Arizona, and many nieces and nephews. Kathy was the 5 th child of Adolf and Lucille Fant.
Kathy was blessed with 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Kathy enjoyed vacationing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed crafting, spending time with their Iowa friends, camping with family, and meeting up with her sisters for mini vacations.
A celebration of Kathy (and Daves) life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Kathy’s daughter Lisa to be shared with family and friends at celebration of life, TBA.
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