Kathryn A. LeBeau, 75, of Blooming Prairie, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital after a five-year diagnosis with Amyloidosis.
She was born September 2, 1937 in Buckingham, IA the daughter of Herman and Frances (Wilkinson) Johns. In 1949 the family moved to the farm in Blooming Prairie. Kathryn graduated from Blooming Prairie High School in 1955. Richard “Dick” Cory and Kathryn were married on July 21, 1955. Kathryn completed cosmetology school and opened a salon in Medford. Kathryn married Robert “Bob” LeBeau on September 26, 1975. Kathryn worked at OTC for several years and then 25 years at NAPA distribution center, from which she retired.
Kathryn loved to garden and landscape. She enjoyed crafts, time with her grandchildren, and traveling south for the winter. She was a woman full of grace and beauty.
She is survived by her children, Loni (and Kevin) Christianson of Blooming Prairie, Stephanie Cory of Blooming Prairie, Rossana (and Paul) Vick of Medford; son, Richard “Chip” (and Sue) Cory of Blooming Prairie; brother, James (Joyce) Johns; grandchildren, Chad R. Rafdal, Randy R. (Monica) Rafadal Jr., Krey Cory, Bradley (Jennifer) Pitan, Jordan Ingvaldson; five great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Richard “Dick” Cory; late husband Robert LeBeau.
Private family service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery, Bixby. Memorials are preferred to family; all memorials will be donated to Amyloidosis research. Arrangements by Michaelson Funeral Home.
