Kathryn Blanch Dease age 75 of Deland passed away on Friday November 18 2011. Services are private. Kathryn was born in Lansing Michigan to Samuel and Helen Stafford. She worked in retail stores as an attendant but mostly dedicated her talents as a homemaker. She was a woman of great conviction firm in her beliefs that enjoyed crocheting knitting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents a daughter Donna Jean Garrett and is survived by her son Timothy Dease and his wife Kristine of Deland 5 grandchildren:Ben Amy Tommy Ricky and Lauren and 3 great grandchildren; Susan Michael and Elizabeth. Arrangement under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Deland.