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Kathy Lea (Ricker) Trimmer

Celebration of Life Gathering: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center, 61321 315th Street, Malvern, Iowa.

Kathy Lea Trimmer, 67 of Malvern, Iowa passed away March 30, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born July 4, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to Michael Eugene and Marilyn Lea (Jewel) Ricker. Kathy was raised in Malvern and graduated from high school in Malvern. Kathy was united in marriage to Curtis Eugene Trimmer in Malvern. To this union two children were born, Brittany Lee Trimmer and Benjamin Curtis Trimmer. Kathy was employed in the Abstract office and later in the Assessor’s office in the Mills County Courthouse. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Preceding Kathy in passing were her parents and parent-in-laws. Survivors include her husband Curtis of Malvern, Iowa; children Brittany Lea Trimmer of Glenwood, Iowa and Benjamin Curtis Trimmer of Malvern, Iowa; siblings; Kristi Stadt of Omaha, Nebraska; Diana (Doug) Burchett of Malvern, Iowa; Donna Davis of Omaha, Nebraska; Julie (Thomas) Belt of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Michael Ricker of Council Bluffs, Iowa; many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.

Interment, Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

13 Condolences

  • Lorrie Martin Posted March 31, 2026 7:54 pm

    Brittany, I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. She was bubbly and fun. I enjoyed the time I spent with her and you at the YMCA.

  • Deb Leu Smith – Malvern Posted March 31, 2026 8:04 pm

    Dear Trimmer and Ricker families…..my heart is hurting. Kathy was such a sweet and kind person. She could be a mama bear when needed. She fiercely loved her family and siblings with her whole heart. Kathy will be sooo missed by all who knew and loved her. Deepest sympathy, warmest thoughts, and loving hugs to you all.

  • Michelle Kelley Posted March 31, 2026 8:34 pm

    I am so sad to see this! Kathy was such a wonderful friend and will be missed so much! Thinking of her whole family and sending lots of prayers! 💕

  • Jason Danner Posted April 1, 2026 5:06 pm

    Curtis and family. So sorry to hear about Kathy. Sending our deepest condolences.

  • Becky Jennings Posted April 1, 2026 7:27 pm

    To the entire family of Kathy we send our deepest sympathy and prayers. She was a great lady and always had a smile. She will be one of God’s sweetest angels.

  • Steve Beattie Posted April 2, 2026 5:18 pm

    My condolences to the Trimmer and Ricket families.

  • Carl Tiekotter Posted April 3, 2026 8:05 am

    Sorry for your loss

  • Pam Obrecht Posted April 4, 2026 5:10 pm

    My Sincere Sympathy to all of. Her family. I enjoyed knowing her for many years

  • Chris (Ellison) Fierke Posted April 6, 2026 3:08 pm

    To the family my deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. I sit here and try to think of words to describe Kathy. But there isn’t enough words or space to do that. So let the tears fall when they come and let the memories she has left you bring you smiles and joy.

  • Karl Frederickson Posted April 7, 2026 11:00 am

    Prayers and condolences to Kathy’s entire family. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers

  • John Ellison Posted April 9, 2026 10:09 am

    My condolences thoughts and prayers to the family

  • Jane and Mike Burchett Posted April 11, 2026 7:50 am

    So sorry. We will continue pray for your family.

  • Bob and Pat Boydston Posted April 13, 2026 10:41 am

    To Curtis and all of Kathy’s family, we are so sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. There are just no words that can ease your pain. May your memories and knowing that she is no longer in pain help bring you comfort in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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