Address
Locke on 4th
1519 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50702
Kathleen J. “Kathy” Auringer, 72 of Evansdale passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at UnityPoint Allen Hospital in Waterloo. She was born on November 28, 1953, in Grundy Center, the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth (Wiseman) Junker.
She graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1972.
Kathy married Steve Auringer on October 19, 1974, at Sacred Heart Church in Waterloo.
She worked as a teller at Waterloo Savings Bank/U.S. Bank. Kathy loved bowling, watching baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs, she enjoyed going to the casino, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Steve; two daughters, Jennifer (Darin) Duffy of Toddville, Heather (Russell) Dolan of Denver; son, J.D. (Amy) Auringer’ Dysart; grandchildren, Rylyn, Karter, Ella, Olivia, Liam, Harper, and Jaxson; two brothers, Tom (Kristi) Cross of Fredericksburg, VA, Mike Cross of Wichita, KS; and her beloved pups “the boys”, Charlie and Rizzo.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Stevie Junker; and nephew, Joshua Cross.
Services: 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family where a fund has been established.
Locke at Tower Park is assisting the family, 319-233-3146. Go to www.lockefuneralservices.com
Celebration of Life
April 20, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Locke at Tower Park
4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, IA
Holding you all up in Comforting Prayer.
A lot of Precious Memories I will forever hold close to my Heart. 💖💖💖 RIP my Beautiful Friend, til we meet up again in Heaven.
R.I.P. Kathy, and healing hearts to all of her family.
She will be missed. God bless you all she was a wonderful person/ classmate Sandy Piehl Wright Jacobson
So sorry for your loss Auringer family. I know Kathy, my mom Barb, and GMA Donna are playing cards or some sort of gambling up there. 😇 She will be missed. ❤️
I’m very sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing. My sympathies to her family. Class of ‘72 East High
My upmost Deepest Condolences to Kathy’s family. She was a wonderful Bowler and a good person to talk to. May she Rest in Peace in God’s Loving Arms
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing J.D.
Kathy was my best friend for several years when we worked together at Cedar Falls Trust & Savings Bank in the 1970’s. I was her matron of honor at her wedding and we had our daughters on the same day. Through life we drifted apart but I’ve truly never had as good a friendship as Kathy and I had. My heart broke to hear the news.
Kathy was a Beautiful Woman with strong will! I met her through the Casino! I was her window Lady! I Loved when she Came in to get her Promos I Enjoyed Our Conversation! She had a Beautiful Soul! Always talked about her Husband and Her beautiful Family! Rest Easy My Beautiful Friend! My Condolences go out to Her Loved ones She was a Great Woman that I knew just a Short Time! Bless her Soul!
We are thinking of and praying for peace and comfort for all who knew and loved her! She was such a nice person.
Our hearts are with you Steve, Jenny, Heather, J.D., and families.
So sorry to hear of Kathy’s passing.
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SUCH A GREAT LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY…MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU….
Kathy was our neighbor in Evansdale . We played cards with her for many years! Lots of good times as neighbors and friends. Our kids grew up together with many fond memories. Rest in peace Kathy. Our condolences to the family. Dan and Deb Burkett
I worked with Kathy for years at the Kimball office when it was the Waterloo Savings Bank. She was fun to work with and very involved in family activities. My sincerest condolences to Steve and the family. May she rest in peace.
I remember her from school. Very nice person. RIP and condolences too her family and friends.
Steve and family. So very sorry to hear about Kathy. Thinking of all of you