Kathleen Ann Ross was born on October 13, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Donald and Rose (Trad) Flaherty. Kathleen was baptized as an infant on November 28, 1945, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth on May 27, 1956. She received her education in St. Paul, and was a graduate of the Archbishop Murray High School class of 1963.

Kathleen was united in marriage to Timothy “Tim” Scully on January 15, 1966 at St. Jude of the Lake Catholic Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. They were blessed with three children, Shannon Marie, Kevin Patrick, and Erin Kathleen.

On September 28, 1985, Kathleen was united in marriage to James “Jim” Ross, gaining six stepchildren. Kathleen and Jim resided in Maple Grove, Minnesota, Germantown, Tennessee, and later settled in Clearwater, Minnesota. They shared 29 years of marriage until Jim passed away on September 15, 2014.

Kathleen was employed in various customer service roles throughout her working career.

Kathleen enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, bowling, and country music. Later in life, outings to the theater, lunches with friends, and time spent with family brought her joy.

Kathleen passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 80 years.

Blessed be her memory.

Kathleen is survived by her: Children, Shannon (Jim) Lyons, Kevin Scully; Stepchildren, Matt (Alex) Ross, Stan (Danette) Ross, Terri (Gary) Reece, Andy Ross, Gena Rademacher, Will Ross;

Grandchildren, Kaitlyn Lyons, Alexandra Lyons, Daniel (Molly) Lyons, Patrick Lyons, Sharrmane (Jordan) WazWaz, Anthony Scully, Sean Scully, Destiny Ali-Scully;

Many other relatives and friends.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her Parents, Donald and Rose Flaherty; Husband, James Ross; Daughter, Erin Scully; Siblings, Richard Flaherty, Patricia Harrison, Roland Flaherty.

Memorial Service will be Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, 11 a.m., at Clearwater Estates in Clearwater, with interment at a later date in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, Minnesota.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be one hour prior to the service at Clearwater Estates.