Kathleen "Katie" Noland

Kathleen Noland (81) passed away in the presence of her loving family on August 9, 2024. No services are planned at this time.

Kathleen “Kate” Ellen Gagen was born to Joseph Gagen and Irene Brandenburg on January 12, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised and educated in the area. Following her primary education, Katie enrolled at University of Iowa and Drake University to continue her studies, where she would go on to earn a Master’s degree in Social Work.

On October 4, 1994, Kate and Alvard “Al” Noland were united in marriage at Friends Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they made their home in Des Moines. She loved to read, do puzzles, watch TV, work on needlepoint or crochet, and shopping. She had a childlike soul that made life more fun.

On August 9, 2024, Kathleen passed away at her home.

Katie is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph, and Irene Gagen; brother, Michael Gagen; sisters, Sarah “Tootie” Fatino and MaryJo Jones; grandson, Zachary Isaac Johnson.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Alvard “Al” Noland; daughters, Teresa (Randy) Jones; Lori Stroud, Susan (Todd) Johnson, Lisa (Joe) Gomez; brother, Fred (Dee) Gagen, 9 grandchildren and 15 ½ great-grandchildren.