Kathryn J. Grassmann
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On October 26, 2021 @ 12:47 pm In 2021,Obituaries | 10 Comments
Kathryn J. Grassmann, age 74, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at her home peacefully surrounded by her family after a 20 year battle with cancer. A Time of Gathering to honor of Kathy will be held from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM with Closing Words & Prayers at 2:30 PM on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 First St W, Jordan, MN 55352.
Kathryn was born to James and Marion Kaspar in McGregor Minnesota. They moved to Deephaven, MN where she grew up with a love of the outdoors, dogs, horses, and watching wildlife. She moved to Jordan after getting married to her first husband (Doug Smith), who gifted her two wonderful children (Douglas and Dionne). During these years she spent time painting her dad’s hand carved loons and ducks along with managing D & K trucking and selling Avon.
Later in 1987, she met the love of her life (James Grassmann), and remarried, they continued to live their lives in Jordan and were gifted a third child (Michael). They spent the next 34 years together laughing and loving each other.
She enjoyed music, dancing, and also Karaoke where Jim would sing for her. She continued selling Avon and added bartending to things she enjoyed, where she could socialize and meet many friends. She always kept a love of animals and spoiling her children along with spending time with her family.
She loved being at the cabin every other weekend during the summer months in Osakis.
Kathy will join her parents; father and mother-in-law; and brother, Jim Kaspar in Heaven.
Survived by her husband, James H. Grassmann; children, Douglas (Shannan) Smith, Dionne (Dana Schroeder) Smith, Michael (Areli) Grassmann; grandchildren, Daniel, Glenn, Mellissa, McKenzie and Adriel; and sister, Linda (Kim) Hanner and brother, John Kaspar.
We will always remember her as the strong, fun, loving, outgoing, hardworking woman that she was.
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So sorry to hear of Kathy passing. She was always smiling & very kind to everyone. Our condolences to Jim & family. God Bless!
Kevin & Holly Vohnoutka
Kathy you are a wonderful person and a wonderful friend you will be missed dearly now please go to heaven and dance Forever, And sing at the top of your lungs
Love you lady!
I am so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. She was my Avon lady for many years and every now and then I will look at something I had gotten from Avon and think of her fondly. She will be missed by the many people she touched.
So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing, but glad she knew Jesus. My condolences to those she left behind. Wishing you all the best in this time of grieving.
Kathy was a friend with the biggest smile. May you all remember her laugh, that smile, and the way she held herself bright through all of life’s challenges. She will be missed and fondly remembered.
Deepest sympathies to Jim and the family. Love you all. Rest in peace Kathy.
Kathy, you were a fierce fighter. You somehow managed to stay upbeat, always smiling and I am so glad I was able to call you my friend. Jim, you are in my thoughts and send you my love.
Jim we are so sorry to hear about Kathy’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and friend to so many. Prayers for you and your family. I enjoyed seeing Kathy for Avon for so many years and an occasional street dance, she was a great bartender too.
Nancy Pearson
So sorry for your loss.
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