Kathleen Rees Obituary

We bid farewell to Kathleen Rees of Richfield, Utah, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 16, 2025 at the age of 76. Kathleen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her father Kenneth Rees; and her husband Ronald "Ronnie" Blackburn. She is survived by: her parent Loyia Rees; her siblings, Gaylen Rees (Nancy), Deann Frazier, Lynell Rees, McKay Rees and Connie Rees; and her children, Kristi Pikyavit (Jeffery), Darrin Morrell (Leslie), Rick Morrell (Michele), Ken Blackburn (Angie) and Trena Mertlich (Chris). She is also survived by the second of six children, with three sisters and two brothers.

Viewing will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Springer Turner Funeral Home Chapel (260 N 400 W, Richfield, UT 84701). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Thurber LDS Ward Chapel (190 N 200 E, Bicknell, UT 84715).