Katherine Stroman-Kelly

Katherine "Kathy" A. Stroman-Kelly, 55, of Sioux City passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013 at her residence. Funeral services will be on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel with Rev. Tess Panamarow officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.comArrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Kathy was born on August 20, 1957 to Alma June (Tharnish) Webster. Kathy graduated from North High School. She worked for 4 years for Weller's Plastics and 21 plus years as a Sales Associate and Department Manager for Wal-Mart in South Sioux City, NE retiring in December of 2012. She was married to John A Stroman on April 23, 1976 in Sioux City. They were married for 25 years. She was later married to Rick Kelly on February 14, 2007, until the marriage ended in separation. Kathy was a very dedicated individual, always giving of her time and help. She spent countless hours volunteering at the Salvation Army, Angel Tree, cancer walks, Relay for Life, Children's Miracle Network, multi community functions, and anyone or anything that needed a helping hand. Besides Kathy's big heart, she had a bigger dedication to her family, especially her grandchildren which she enjoyed spending time gardening with. She loved spending time with her family camping, fishing, rummaging, and clearance shopping. She is survived by her soul mate John Stroman of Sioux City; 2 sons Mark (Kindra) Stroman of Sioux City; Bryce (Amber) Stroman of Onawa; 2 daughters Beth (Bruce) Elgert of Sioux City; and Leona (Dana) Smith of LeMars; 6 grandchildren Michael and Matthew Smith, Dylan, Shelby, Lilliana, and Zoey Stroman; 1 great grandchild "Baby Peanut Smith"; 2 sisters Cynthia Hand (Significant Other Bob Cory) of Sioux City; Karen Tweedy of Salix; and a brother Edward Webster of Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandmother Leona Keating, Aunt Marcelline Tharnish, and a child "Baby Stroman"