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(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Kathleen (Downs)Skahan, age 62 years, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Kathleen was born April 14, 1961 in Columbus, Kansas to the late James Ellison Sr and Sandra Lea (Dollard) Downs. She graduated high school in Lebo, Kansas, class of 1979.
Kathleen was a welder by trade, and worked for Eagle Pitcher from 1984-2000, recently retiring from Oasis Car Wash Systems in Galena, KS.
She was a member of Connecting Point Church, and loved spending time with her grandkids and going to the casino.
In 1979, she married Daniel Flinn. To that union were born two sons, Nathan and Ryan. They later divorced. On August 2, 1997 she married Gary Skahan, who preceded her in death in 2000.
Also preceding her in death was one brother: Jim Downs.
Survivors include her two sons: Nathan Flinn of Galena, KS, and Ryan Flinn (Kristine) of Columbus, KS; brothers: LeRoy Downs (Shiela) of Crestline, KS, Ernie Downs (Crystal) of Carl Junction, MO, William Wilson (Sarah) of Aubrey, TX, Casey Downs of West Mineral, KS; Sisters: Kay Wade (Doug) of Joplin, MO, Karen Johnston (Roger) of Columbus, KS, and Jaye Bea Hawkins (Bryan) of Tulsa, OK. Grandchildren: Bentley Flinn, Derick Hood, Hallie Kate Carter, Kristen Flinn, Ryan Flinn, Meika Flinn, Dean Flinn, and Erika Flinn. Great- grandchild Layton Hood.
Cremation arrangements are being handled by Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus, Kansas. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2023 at the funeral home.
Also preceding her in death was one brother: Jim Downs.
Survivors include her two sons: Nathan Flinn of Galena, KS, and Ryan Flinn (Kristine) of Columbus, KS; brothers: LeRoy Downs (Shiela) of Crestline, KS, Ernie Downs (Crystal) of Carl Junction, MO, William Wilson (Sarah) of Aubrey, TX, Casey Downs of West Mineral, KS; Sisters: Kay Wade (Doug) of Joplin, MO, Karen Johnston (Roger) of Columbus, KS, and Jaye Bea Hawkins (Bryan) of Tulsa, OK. Grandchildren: Bentley Flinn, Derick Hood, Hallie Kate Carter, Kristen Flinn, Ryan Flinn, Meika Flinn, Dean Flinn, and Erika Flinn. Great- grandchild Layton Hood.
Cremation arrangements are being handled by Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus, Kansas. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, December 22, 2023 at the funeral home.
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