Kathryn Jean Solberg was born November 6, 1946 in Lawrence, Kansas to parents Roger and Wilma (Linduski) McKellips. She died November 7, 2012 at her home in Sioux Falls, SD. She was baptized and confirmed at the Alcester UCC by Pastor Paul Muiguel. Kathy graduated from Alcester High School in 1964 and attended Dakota Wesleyan in Mitchell, SD. She married Wendell Solberg July 2, 1966 in Alcester. Kathy worked as an insurance agent at the State Bank of Alcester for many years. Her family was the most beloved part of her life here on this earth. Her paternal grandparents, EF and Amy McKellips; maternal grandparents, Henry and Myrtle Linduski; special nephew, Brian Sommervold; special nephew-in-law, Matt Kleinhesselink and beloved aunt, Phyllis Purdy preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Wendell Solberg of Sioux Falls; daughter, Becky (Chris) Powell of Parker; two grandchildren, Austin and Amy; her parents, Roger and Wilma McKellips of Sioux Falls; two sisters, Sherry (Merlyn) Sommervold of Chancellor and Bev Livingston of Sioux Falls; brother, Gary (Deb) McKellips of Alcester; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services will be held 2PM Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Alcester United Church of Christ. The family will be present 6:30-7:30PM Friday at Wass Funeral Home in Alcester. The family requests memorials to the Alcester UCC.