Katherine A. “Kathy” Hudson, age 81 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Pape Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 28th at the funeral home. Following the service cremation rites will be accorded.
Kathy was born in Clinton on December 15, 1941, the daughter of Anthony “Tony” and Doris (McLaughlin) Kjergaard. She graduated from Clinton High School. Kathy married Al Hudson on September 5, 1964 in Clinton. Kathy had been employed at Target, The Alverno, and the Clinton School District, Transportation Department where she was known as Grandma Kathy to all. She was a member of the Clinton Landlord’s Association where she had served as President. She loved animals and flowers, going to Las Vegas and collected Isabelle Blooms. Her dog Casey meant everything to her and was by her side the entire time. She enjoyed going to and watching her kids and grandkids sporting and school activities. Kathy was an Iowa Hawkeye and Cubs fan and as a Lumber King fan, she helped run the Jannan apartments, where the players stayed while in Clinton. Not only did she love all her kids and grandkids, she loved all of their friends just like they were her own children. “When she said she loved you she truly meant it. But she wasn’t afraid to tell you if you were screwing up.”
Kathy is survived by her husband Al; 6 children, Scott Hudson, Dave Hudson, Robert “Bob” Hudson and Randy Hudson all of Clinton, Terry Hudson (Stacy Wulf) of Camanche, and Dawn (Kevin) Murphy of Camanche; 14 grandchildren, Lynn, Ben, Billy, Chelsea, Tatia, Kelsey, Jace, Zach, Keaton, Carter, Brenna, Braelyn, Josh, and Hope-Marie and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jack. Memorials may be made in Kathy’s name to the Clinton Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at www.papewfh.com.
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Don and Jane Kane would like to give our condolences to the family of Katherine Hudson. She was a friend of Jane”s Aunt Barbara Haley and Terry used to be our neighbor.
Al, we know you have had a long time with Kathrine and may God bless you with wonderful memories. Vern & I remember when you lived across from the Lyons Fire Station and were bus driver. Peace, Vern & Barb Larson
Kathy was a very kind person, just like her parents. I used to babysit her boys and one little girl for 50cents an hour when I was teenager . I enjoyed every minute of it they were great kids. Rip my friend you will never be forgotten.
So sorry for tour loss. I was a tenant an Jannan apartments for 3 years Kathy was a great lady. I considered her a friend. She always asked how my family was doing. Enjoyed seeing her at Homer’s Deli having lunch with Scott. She will be missed by many.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE HUDSON FAMILY AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER KATHY FROM ALL THE TIMES I RODE BUS 32.
Sorry for loss..Kathy & AL where my landlord at Jannan apt…Kathy was a nice lady…She’s a person that you could go talk to you & she would make you smile….My condolences go out too her Family .She had a great family…
Sorry for loss..Kathy & AL where my landlord at Jannan apt…Kathy was a nice lady…She’s a person that you could go talk to you & she would make you smile….My condolences go out too her Family .She has a great family…