Catherine Ann "Kay" Roberts's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Grinnell, Iowa

Catherine Ann "Kay" Roberts

September 21, 1944 - October 18, 2025 (81 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Catherine Ann "Kay" Roberts's obituary , Passed away on October 18, 2025 in Grinnell, Iowa

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Smith Funeral Home

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Catherine Ann "Kay" Roberts

September 21, 1944 - October 18, 2025 (81 years old)

Grinnell, Iowa

Catherine Ann Roberts Obituary

The passing of Catherine Ann Roberts of Grinnell, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 18, 2025 at the age of 81. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Catherine "Kitty" Russell (Quillin); her husband Paul Jackson Roberts; and her father John Russell. She is survived by: her children, Catherine "Kitty" Pearl, Jack Roberts (Bridget) of Colorado Springs, CO, Kitty Browne (Edward) of Austin, TX, Bobbye Schubert (Eric) of Grinnell, IA and John Roberts (Anna) of Honolulu, HI; her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sahra-Marie, Sophia and Amalia Roberts; her children, Malachi, Anna, Athen, James Schubert, Kate and Charlie Roberts; and her siblings, Robert "Bob" Russell (Robin), Craig Russell (Erin) and Elizabeth "Libby" Russell (late Greg Paris). She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 29th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Grinnell United Methodist Church (916 5th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the following: Grinnell United Methodist Church, the Catherine A Roberts Endowed Scholarship at Austin Theological Presbyterian Seminary, or your local food pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral Home



Sat

Nov 29

Memorial service

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Grinnell United Methodist Church
916 5th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112

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