Kathleen Patricia "Kathy" Lydon, 62, passed from this life on Tuesday,
January 29, 2013, at her home in Urbandale. In agreement with her
wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service
celebrating Kathy's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 1,
at Iles Funeral Homes, Westover Chapel in Des Moines. A private
interment will take place at a later date at Glendale Cemetery in Des
Moines.

Kathy was born on June 9, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Jack and Rosemary
(Costello) Sinnott. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's Academy High
School and later graduated from Drake University, earning a bachelor's
degree in Elementary Education. On August 19, 1972, Kathy married Robert
Joseph "Robb" Lydon in Des Moines, and their marriage was blessed with
two children. She was a member of Iowa Genealogical Society. Kathy was
very close to her family. For years, she did a weekly newsletter for the
family with stories and pictures and titled it The Sinnott Family
Newsletter. She was an extraordinary hostess and caretaker of others.
Kathy loved to travel to England, France, Belgium, Canada, and
throughout the United States, including Hawaii. Kathy enjoyed listening
to music; watching T.V. shows, like NCIS; and classic cinema. She loved
animals, especially her loving miniature schnauzers, "Hans" and "Fritz".

She is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of 40 years, Robb
Lydon of Urbandale; son, Brion Lydon of Urbandale; daughter, Michele
Lydon of Urbandale; three brothers, Dr. James (Suzy) Sinnott of
Coquille, OR, Bob Sinnott of Grimes, and Tom (Patty) Sinnott of
Lakeland, FL; one sister, Ann (Rick) Rumer of Des Moines; one
sister-in-law, Kathy Jo Lydon of Urbandale; eight nieces and nephews;
several cousins; and a dear family friend like a brother, Bryan Doty of
Des Moines. Kathy was preceded into eternal life by her parents; a
younger sister, Mary Sinnott; and one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Sinnott.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kathy Lydon's name to John
Stoddard Cancer Center, Iowa Health Home Care Hospice, or Animal Rescue
League of Iowa.