Katherine Stelling McBride, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on December 18, 2023, at UnityPoint St. Luke's Hospital. Kathy was born September 16, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, to Earl and Marie (Tschopp) Stelling. Kathy graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1955. She worked at a bank and jewelry stores in Cedar Rapids. She married John Harrington and later divorced. She moved to Spokane, Washington, married Joe McBride, and worked as a realtor. Kathy enjoyed being a member of Toastmasters where she was District Governor of Toastmasters International and International Director of Toastmasters International. Kathy and Joe moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, where they set up chapters for BNI business networking and referral in Arkansas and Texas. After Joe's death, she returned to Cedar Rapids to be near family. She is survived by her brother, Gordon (Jean) Stelling; nephew, Todd (Sue Ellen) Stelling; nieces, Tina (Joe) Livingston and Tammy (Bruce) Olson; a great niece, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Hope Lutheran Church. Memorial Service will follow visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Rhea Evanson officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Newhall, Iowa.