Kathleen A. (Baalman) Zerr, age 85, of Grinnell, KS, peacefully
transitioned in the comfort and loving care of her family on October 4,
2021, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. Kathleen was the only
daughter of Ben and Frances Baalman.
Kathleen attended Angelus Grade School, her freshman year at Sacred
Heart Academy in Wichita and graduated from Grinnell High School in
1954. On October 4, 1955, Kathleen was united in marriage to Vincent
Zerr at Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell, KS. Kathleen and
Vincent were married for exactly 66 years (to the day) and were blessed
with seven children. She was a homemaker, working alongside her husband
and family on the farm in rural Sheridan County, KS.
Kathleen enjoyed taking care of her family, watching them in sports and
in life. Kathleen loved to play cards and just have a nice long laugh
with friends and family. She greeted people with a sweet smile and
provided countless deeds of care and support for her community, family
and friends. Her caring ways were evident in her 20 plus years of work
at the Oakley Manor.
Kathleen proudly taught CCD classes in Angelus for many years, she was a
member of the Angelus Altar Society and was a life-long member of both
the Angelus “Daughters of Isabella” and of the Grinnell VFW Auxiliary,
where she happily served as Post President and 9th District President.
Kathleen is survived by her husband Vincent: sons and daughter, Leon
Zerr, of Grinnell, Rocky (Tracie), of Ft. Worth, TX, Sherri (Robert)
Kuhlman, of Oakley, Darrell (Diane), of Centennial, CO, Thomas (Donna),
of Kansas City, MO, Donald (Anne), of Aurora, Co and Curtis, of Park
City, KS, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Terry Baalman, infant son John, and her daughter-in-law Loyce (Leon) Zerr.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 8th at St. Paul's Catholic
Church in Angelus from 5 PM-7 PM with a Vigil at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will
also be held in Angelus at 10 AM on Saturday, October 9th, with Father
Luke Thielen and Father Brian Lager as celebrants, with the burial at
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, in Grinnell. The family
would love you to join them for lunch at the VFW in Grinnell. Memorials
may be made to the Grinnell VFW Auxiliary, Grinnell Senior Citizen
Center or St. Paul's Catholic Church and sent in care of Baalmann
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com