Kathleen Jo Wolf, 79 of Wellman, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away on September 12, 2025, at Parkview Manor.

She was born July 28, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois to Bernice and Clyde Booker. She married William (Bill) Wolf on November 20, 1970. Kathy graduated from Chillicothe High School (now Illinois Valley Central High School) and Illinois State University.

Kathy taught school in Buffalo Grove and Chillicothe, Illinois. She owned and operated a real estate brokerage in Chillicothe. Kathy and Bill lived in Chillicothe for many years before relocating to Keokuk, Iowa, where Kathy was active in civic organizations and the Keokuk Yacht Club. She was known by her many friends for her kindness, humor, and beautiful smile. In Keokuk Kathy was a member of an informal walking club where she forged deep relationships; club members faithfully sent cards and photographs when Kathy relocated to Parkview Manor, Wellman, Iowa after her husband Bill's death on November 13, 2020.

Along with her husband of almost 50 years, Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, niece Terri C. Nissley and nephew Carl A. Hopkins. She is survived by her sister Carole Booker Winkleblack, three nephews George M. Ryan III, William J. Ryan and David W. Winkleblack and four nieces Rita R. Trimble, Thais E. Winkleblack, Katherine A. Winkleblack, and Claire E. Winkleblack.

A simple graveside service is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be directed to Kathy's favorite charity Special Olympics (www.specialolympics.org), the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) or a charity of your choice.