Kathi Huff Obituary

Kathi Marie Huff, 68, of Cantril, IA passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Keosauqua, IA with Pastor Kevin Mote officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Cantril, IA immediately following. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the funeral home and will last until the time of service. Memorial contributions in Kathi's honor may be directed to the family and mailed to P.O. Box 32, Cantril, IA 52542. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Kathi Marie Huff was born on June 24, 1956, in Keosauqua, IA to Jerry and Maxine Hughes Smith. She attended school and graduated from Fox Valley High School with the class of 1974. She went on to further her education in Kirksville, MO before entering the workforce at Mid-States Manufacturing in Milton, IA. Her journey in life brought her to Don Huff and the two began their life together as husband and wife at the Cantril Christian Church. They lived in Ottumwa for a short time after their marriage before returning to Van Buren County and calling Cantril their home. Together they became loving parents to four children: Weston, Corry, Eric, and Katie.
Kathi had a love for baking from an early age and was able to channel that into a career as a baker. She worked at the bakery at the Van Buren County Hospital, Hy-Vee, and at the Village Bakery in downtown Keosauqua before retiring from Laplanders. She was known in Van Buren County for her famous giant cinnamon rolls.
Kathi's true love was her family. She enjoyed every moment that was spent with her children and especially her grandchildren. Kathi never missed an opportunity to cheer on her St. Louis Cardinals and was a lifelong fan of Ozzie Smith and his "back flip". She enjoyed Mickey Mouse memorabilia and would never turn down and ice cold Pepsi. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by her family and the many friends she leaves behind.
Kathi was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Smith.
Left to honor her memory is her mother, Maxine Smith; husband, Don Huff of Cantril, IA; four children, Weston (Danielle) Huff of Bonaparte, IA, Corry (Darci) Huff of Pulaski, IA, Eric Huff of Cantril, IA, and Katie Huff (Bradd Thompson) of Milton, IA; fourteen grandchildren, Landon, Kaylee, Shalyn, Rylon, Paislee, Jeri, Bella, Bentley, Kai, Arli, Deklan, Paje, Bradd II, and Maxx; three siblings, Judi (Don) Davis, Sherri Hardin, and R. L. Smith, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
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