Kathleen “Kathy” Hendrie
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Hendrie (O’Connor-Donnell), 78, of Fort Dodge, IA, and formerly of Pocahontas, IA, transitioned peacefully to her Eternal Heavenly home on February 12, 2026, at Friendship Haven. She was surrounded by the prayers of her family and the infinite love of the Lord. Graveside services will be held at the Calvary Cemetery in Pocahontas in June of 2026. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are with Historic Bruce Funeral Home of Fort Dodge. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com
Born June 13, 1947, Kathy was a woman of deep faith and quiet strength. After a successful 30-year career in California, she returned to Iowa to be near her family. As an ISU Master Gardener, she found God’s presence in the soil and the bloom, dedicating her retirement to beautifying His earth and serving others as a compassionate hospice volunteer. She has now been called to the Master’s Garden.
She is survived by her son, Chris (Stacy) Donnell; step daughters Marilynn and Erin Hendrie; siblings Elaine O’Connor, Jim (Jan) O’Connor, and JoAnne (Bill) Booge; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Malcolm (Cal) Hendrie in 2023; her parents; sister, Marguerite Monroe; step-son: Sean Hendrie; and nephew, Shawn Blair.