Kimberlyn K. Kerr, age 59, of Hiawatha, KS, went to her Lord, March 9, 2016, at the Hiawatha Community Hospital.

She was born December 8, 1956, in Topeka, KS, to Dale and Betty (Thompson) Goetsch.

Kim is survived by her husband Dennis Laverentz of the home; daughter Holly (Jeff) Lang of Pawnee City, NE; son Kyle Laverentz of the home; step-son Brent Laverentz of Chandler, TX; grandchildren:  McKenzie Goetsch, Garrett and Carson Duryea, all of Pawnee City, NE, Aaron and Hunter Laverentz, also of Chandler, TX.  All of her grandchildren were her pride and joy.  Also surviving are a sister Diana (Nathan) Coffman of Horton, KS; a brother Wilbur Dale (Elaine) Goetsch of Petaluma, CA.  Kim also leaves behind an aunt in Topeka; and uncle in Layfayette, IN; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends.
Kim was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, and an infant sister Tonya.

It was Kim’s wish to be cremated.  A gathering celebrating Kim’s life is planned for 1-4 Friday afternoon, March 18, 2016, at the Fisher Center on East Iowa Street in Hiawatha.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Lung Association, which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, 124 S 7th St., Hiawatha 66434. A special message or remembrance may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com