Kathleen Monica Fox

Kathleen M. Fox, age 64, of Ames, Iowa, died together with her husband Steven at their home in Ames on Monday, March 9, 2020. Per her wishes, Kathleen was cremated and private family services will be held in Nebraska at a later date. Born August 13, 1955, in Columbus, Nebraska, Kathleen Monica Fox was the daughter of John and Mary (Heavican) Grady. She graduated from Schuyler High School in Schuyler, NE, in 1973. On January 17, 1997, Kathy was united in marriage to Steven Roger Fox. The couple made their home in Ames. Kathy was employed at Hy-Vee where she enjoyed interacting with and getting to know her customers. Her grandchildren brought her much joy and were the light of her life. She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Mark) Handsaker and children Paige and Cash, and Julie (Brad) Samson and children Nash and Blake, all of Nevada; two step-children, Daniel (Sarah) Fox of Radcliffe and their children Molly, Peter, and Sawyer, and Kate (Adam) Mattingly of Toledo and their children Ty and Taya; a sister, Mary Ann Rocheford of Howells, NE; four nephews and their families, Tim (Joey) Rocheford of Schuyler, NE, Mike (Jean) Rocheford of Howells, NE, Pat (Bobbie)...[more]

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cheford of Schuyler, NE, and Dan (Deann) Rocheford of Clarkson, NE; as well as many other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joe Grady. Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Kathy and her family.