MOLINE, Ill. — Kathryn, A. Coffman, 80, passed away Dec. 1, 2025, at Allure Skilled Nursing Facility in Moline, Ill. She was born May 21, 1945, in Great Bend, Kan., to Lyle and Hazel (Michael) Foster. She married Stephen Charles Coffman in January 1980. Of this union, they were blessed with sons, James L. Coffman and Travis B. Coffman. They later divorced.

Kathryn was a Great Bend High School and Kansas State University graduate. In 1996, she moved to Macomb, Ill., where she spent 10 years as a supervisor and events coordinator at Wesley Village Assisted Living Center. She was a member of Wesley Methodist Church and active in the women’s group. She also volunteered for years at local school events and Wesley Village after her retirement. She enjoyed traveling and baking and would willingly share any of her recipes. However, recipients found they rarely worked out as good as hers since Kathryn didn’t follow the recipes herself. 

Survivors include her sons, Travis Coffman and his wife Stella of Austin, Texas, and James Coffman and his wife Karen of Silvis, Ill.; sister, Sue Roberts of Ellinwood; two grandchildren, Abigail Coffman (James) and Levi Coffman (James); four nieces, their spouses, and families. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary L. Foster; brother-in-law, T.J. Roberts. 

Memorial services are being scheduled to occur in Illinois and Kansas. 

Services in Kansas will be held at 10 a.m., Dec. 12, 2025, at Great Bend First United Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Selvakumar presisding. Inurnment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. A reception will then be held at the American Legion in Ellinwood. 

Services in Illinois will be held at 11 a.m., December 15, 2025, at Macomb Wesley Methodist Church. A reception will be held at the atrium. Memorials have been designated to Welsey Village, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Rd.

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 6, 2025