Kathleen Gardner Obituary

The memory of Kathleen Gardner of Woodbine, Iowa, born in Omaha, Nebraska, who passed away on April 20, 2025 at the age of 57, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Richard Poppen and Constance Salbustina Poppen (Catania); and her siblings, Robin Poppen and Wilford Maples, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Kenny Wells (Samantha Wells), Jacqueline Poppen, Anthony Poppen, Leonard Gardner III (Paige Gardner) and Joseph Gardner; her grandchildren, Gabriel Hall, Alekszander Hall, Azrayael Hall, Saphyre Hall, Kiyara Poppen, Sarah Summers, Ava Catania, Aja Catania, Lyric Poppen, Camilla Poppen, Khloe Gardner, Daniel Miller, Rose Cates, Joseph Gardner, Jr., Evelyn Gardner, Warren Gardner and Nora Gardner; her great grandchildren, Anileia McDonald and Dimitri McDonald; and her sister Mable Tostenson.