When a loved one passes, family members often write an obituary to express their feelings. These can be emotional and heartfelt, but sometimes they reflect honesty about the deceased’s life. Obituaries are usually shared publicly, reaching a broad audience.

For example, Kathleen Dehmlow’s children wrote an obituary that started like a typical tribute but ended with shocking revelations about their family conflicts. Keep reading to uncover the obituary that will leave you at a loss for words!

The Redwood Falls Gazette published the obituary, but it was removed after receiving significant backlash. A family member confirmed the obituary’s accuracy, though it was said to lack a “significant amount of omitted information.” Dwight, a family member who was interviewed, shared a different perspective, stating that Kathleen had made a mistake sixty years ago but had shown remorse, reminding us that everyone makes mistakes.