Kathryn Joan (Peacock) Hertel was born April 4, 1953, in St. Francis, KS, to Neal & Florence Peacock.

She spent most of her life in Bird City, KS, graduating high school in 1971, and then later choosing to raise her 2 children, Adrien and Lyn, in the same area where she grew up. Later, she welcomed Lyn & Matt’s daughters, Amanda and Amie, and loved showing them all the places where their mom grew up. She particularly enjoyed attending their sports events through junior high and the start of high school, often being teased by the local crowd that she was wearing the wrong color when the Bulldogs came to town to play the Cougars.

She worked at Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis for 38 years, retiring in 2018. She was known throughout the area for her crafty abilities; many families have welcomed a baby with one of her blankets.

Kathy passed away March 1, 2019 in Oberlin, KS, at the age of 65, after battling multiple health problems. She is survived by her loving family and friends.

A graveside memorial service will be held Monday, March 11, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bird City Cemetery, with refreshments being served at the Bird City Senior Center immediately after. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Lyn Cheney, 36533 Road A, Rexford, KS 67753, or in care of The Bank, PO Box 169, Selden, KS 67757. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com