Kimberly K. Rans, 60, Plymouth, passed away at 4:30 a.m., June 30, 2020, in her home, with her loving husband at her side.

Kimberly, the daughter of Arnold and Gladys (Hertel) Hite, was born on Sept. 12, 1959, in Plymouth, and has been a lifelong resident of the area. She was a 1978 graduate of Plymouth High School. On April 23, 1983, Kimberly married the love of her life, Steve Rans. She worked at United Technologies, and also worked as a cafeteria aid at Plymouth Junior High School. During her free time, she enjoyed reading and posting on Facebook, flowers, taking pictures of various things, and cooking. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors who will miss Kimberly include her loving husband, daughters Ashlee Rans of Plymouth and Amber Rans of Plymouth. There are five grandchildren who survive as well. Also surviving are her mother Gladys of Plymouth, brothers Terry Hite, Mike (Geraldine) Hite and Larry Hite, all from Plymouth. Preceding Kimberly in death are her father and a granddaughter.

Visitation will be held from noon-2 p.m., Monday, July 6, at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home, 300 West Madison Street, Plymouth, IN 46563. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., also at Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home. Pastor Kristin Harp will be officiating. Burial will occur at New Oak Hill Cemetery in Plymouth.

Memorials may be made out to The American Cancer Association, 601 West Edison, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Kimberly’s family in making arrangements.