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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathryn Veona Reid, a beloved nurse, mother, yiayia, daughter, sister, dog mom, and friend. 

Kathy passed away on May 15, 2025, at the age of 62.

Born on March 15, 1963, she was raised in Sandstone, Minnesota. Kathy discovered her passion for patient care early in life, beginning as a candy-striper and nurse’s aide. She graduated from Anoka-Ramsey Community College in 1991 and went on to build a long and meaningful career in nursing. Most of her professional life was spent with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, where she served with compassion, dedication and commitment.

Kathy had a special love for dogs. Her home was always filled with wagging tails, muddy pawprints, and doggie kisses. She also had a great love for travel, and her journeys took her to destinations across the globe; including India, Japan, Europe, Morocco, Canada, Florida and the Caribbean.

Kathy is survived by her son Lance Reid; her grandson Otto Reid; her mother, Marlys Handberg; her brother John Handberg; and her sister Heather (Tony) Collachia. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Darcy Reid, and her father Lowell Handberg.

Kathy will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, strength, and her unwavering love for her family, friends, dogs and the many lives she touched throughout her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Northwoods Humane Society, PO Box 264, Wyoming, MN 55092 https://northwoodshs.org/

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