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Name: Katherine Ann Smiley Clase
Spouse: Ronald E. Clase
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DECEASED 2023,
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1970 Attended from through

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Birthdate: July 4, 1952   
Date of Death: November 12, 2023  
       

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Notes:

Katherine A. Clase, 71 of Bonita Springs, FL died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice.

Formerly of Warsaw, IN she had been a Bonita Springs resident since 1981. Kathy was born July 4, 1952 in Savanna, IN a daughter of the late Everett and Katherine (Glassgow) Smiley.
She was a graduate of Indiana University where she earned her Master of Education Degree.

Mrs. Clase's 44 year career in teaching started in Indiana and she spent the past 34 years educating children at Spring Creek Elementary in Bonita Springs.

Kathy was an avid tennis player who also enjoyed being outdoors, especially going for walks and boating with her son. She also loved going to dinner and socializing with her fellow teachers.

Survivors include her beloved husband of 41 years, Ronald E. Clase; loving son, Ryan Clace and his fiancé Carly Grogg of Bonita Springs, FL; and sister, Jan (Michael) Myers of Waco, TX. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Allen Smiley and Charles Smiley.

Funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kathy's name may be made to the charity of your choice (https://www.legacy.com/charity/memorial-charity-donations/?cobrand=legacyadn).

Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned Since 1978.
 
Last Updated: 11-18-2023 Alumni ID: 15780
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