Kathy Cranston

Funeral service for Kathy Cranston, 71, of Dickinson, formerly of Hatton, will be 2:00 pm Thursday, May 8, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church in Hatton. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Kathy passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at her home in Dickinson. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Kathy was born on January 12, 1954, in Rugby, North Dakota to Jack and Delores (Bertsch) Solway. She grew up in Esmond, North Dakota and graduated from Esmond High School in 1972.

Kathy married Donald “Scott” Cranston on October 7, 1972. The couple lived in Grand Forks for a few years before moving to Hatton. Kathy worked at Prairie Village Nursing Home in Hatton. After Scott passed away in 2020, Kathy eventually moved to Dickinson to be closer to Randy and his family.

Kathy was a bit of a jack of all trades and was always the family problem solver. She was a crossword puzzle enthusiast. She also enjoyed gardening, watching and feeding birds, hanging out with her pets, and playing the casino slots.

Kathy was a beloved mother and grandmother. She loved her family and enjoyed gathering them all around the table. She was a great host and made everyone feel welcome in her home.

Kathy is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Jeff) Clucas; son, Randy (Mandie) Cranston; grandchildren, Morgan, Britton, Donovan, Boston, Beckett, and Felix; brothers, Jeff (Cindy) Solway, Mark (Angie) Solway, Keith Solway, Kelly Solway, Scott (Steph) Solway, and Rory (Lisa) Solway; sisters, Deb (Chris) Hager and Becky (Scott) Reierson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Delores; husband, Donald “Scott”; brothers, Greg and Jack; and a sister, Jackie.