Obituary of Kathleen O'Dell

Kathleen A O?Dell, 67, Wisconsin Rapids, went to heaven June 4, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. Kathy was born on August 14, 1944, in Stevens Point to Henry and Catherine (Kawleski) Allworden. One of the happiest days of her life was November 9, 1963, the day she married her husband of 48 years, William R. O?Dell. Surviving family includes daughters: Colleen Smith (Destin FL), Susan (Brian) Hassmann (Destin FL), and Carmen (Richard) Hamm (Oshkosh WI); grandsons: Dustin Smith(Wisconsin Rapids WI), Preston (Amanda) Smith (Wisconsin Rapids WI), Jeremy O?Dell (Washington DC), Christopher O?Dell (Madison WI), Shaquille Pabst (Wisconsin Rapids WI), Brett and Brandon Hamm (Oshkosh WI); granddaughter Heidi Hassmann (Destin FL); and great-grandchildren: Colin and Madison O?Dell (New Mexico), Jenessa and Lexi Smith (Minnesota) and Cameron and Natalie Smith (Wisconsin Rapids). She is also survived by her sister Joan Allworden (Plover); half brother, Henry R. Allworden (Nekoosa); sister-in-law, Cheryl Lang O?Del;l and special friends: Joan Kawleski, Rose Marie LeClair, Debbie Tomfohrde, Jo Jo and Terry, Sharon and Jim Smutzer, Rose Ann and Dennis Crowns, Renee Romanski, Father Charles, and Tom and Diane Marquaad. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry & Catherine (Kawleski) Allworden; mother and father-in-law, Roland and Frances (Mahoney) O?Dell; brother-in-laws, Richard and Robert O?Dell; and sister-in-laws, Shirley Arneson and Lorraine Allworden. We would like to thank Riverview Cancer Center, Chaplain Tom, Dr. Kirschling and staff, and all our friends who helped in our daily struggles for their cards, prayers, special care and love shown. We thank God for all of you and pray he will bless you all. Kathy loved writing poems and letters as much as her loved ones loved reading them, watching old movies, looking at the stars (which had names for everyone in her family), looking at the full moon, sunsets (which were her favorite part of the day), singing Patsy Cline songs, doing good deeds and putting together shows at the nursing homes. She wanted her family and friends to know how much a part of her life they were and to remember her in prayer always and forever. She leaves behind her loving pets, who will miss the treats she gave them, Frosty and Rex. Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be designated to the South Wood County Humane Society in her honor.