Kathi Ann Byers, nee Heppe, age 51, of North Canton, was born on April 16, 1972, and went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024, surrounded by her family. Kathi was a veteran of the US Army having served as a combat medic from 1997-2000. She loved artwork, running, landscaping and her animals. Kathi also loved playing with small children, who loved her.

Kathi was preceded in death by her parents, Mike Sr. and Jerilynn (Sebald) Heppe. and leaves to mourn her passing by her husband, Walter; children, Jacob, Vanessa and Alivia; sisters, Jodi (Tom) Neff, Barb (Bill) Kautz, Sheri (Steve) Kibler; brother Mike, Jr. (Angela) Heppe; special niece Niccole who provided care for her during her hospital stay; a host of nieces; nephews; friends.

Family and friends may call 12 noon to 2pm Saturday, April 13, 2024, followed by a celebration of life at 2pm at the Arnold Funeral Home 1517 Market Avenue N. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Stark County 5100 Peach Street, Louisville, Ohio 44641. Please sign the tribute page.