Kathryn Marie Sowder, Age 62, passed away on 4/8/2017 of Vadnais Heights, MN. Kathy was preceded in death by father, James Schmelzer, brother, Edward Schmelzer. She is survived by husband David Sowder; son Eric (Becky) Sowder; grandchildren Maddy and Lucy; mother Virginia Schmelzer; siblings Teresa Koch and Mary Schmelzer; niece and nephews; life-long friend "Aunt" Lisa Kraft; and many other close friends and relatives.

Visitation Friday 4/21 from 5pm – 8pm at Honsa Family Funeral Home, 2460 East County Road E, White Bear Lake, MN. Funeral Service Saturday April 22, 2017 at 11am in THE NEW LIFE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 180 West County Road F, Vadnais Heights, MN. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park.