Kathy Diane Pruden

            Kathy Diane Pruden, 70, a resident of Bonaparte, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua. 

            Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family and directed to Amy Topping, 609-8^th St. Bonaparte, IA 52620. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family with arrangements. 

            Kathy was born June 23, 1953 in Fairfield, the daughter of Baxter Q. and Lilly May (Carporon) Pruden. Kathy worked as a CNA in area nursing facilities. 

            Kathy enjoyed gardening and going to yard sales. She loved her cat, “Red”, and loved the Christmas season, especially decorating her tree. Kathy cherished her time spent with her family and grandchildren. 

            Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Amy (Ben) Topping and Christine (Rico George) Davis, both of Bonaparte; grandchildren, Calley Topping, Dawson (Christina) Topping, Sidney (Nick) McClure, Alex Davis, and Nathan Davis; great-grandsons, Noah and Casey; brothers, Quentin Pruden of Fairfield and Larry (Rhonda) Pruden of Bonaparte; and many nieces and nephews.   

            She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kathy Lowe; and sister-in-law, Carol Pruden.