Katherine “Katie” Elise Regan, 30, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025 at home after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Katie was born on November 4, 1994, in Newton, Massachusetts, to parents David and Janice (Driscoll) Regan. At birth, Katie was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, a genetic condition that presented intellectual and medical challenges. Despite those challenges, Katie radiated joy and lit up every room she entered. Everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting her knew she was a special person.
Katie attended schools in the West Des Moines and Johnston school districts in Iowa, and was heavily involved with school activities, including choir and cheerleading. She spent the last 17 years of her life living in group homes managed by the Childserve organization, where she made many life-long friends.
Katie was truly one of a kind. She had a love of music, singing, and dancing. She loved people and parties. She found immense joy in taking part in Dance Vision competitions, Iowa Miss Amazing pageants, the Miracle League, Special Olympics, and the Childserve BubbleBall Event.
Katie is survived by her parents, Dave and Jan, and her big sister, Erin. The bond they shared was truly special, and the hours spent “car dancing” together will not soon be forgotten. She is also survived by her beloved dogs, Zoe and Dolly, who stayed by her side and showered her with kisses until the very end. Katie’s spirit will also be kept alive by her loving cousins, aunts, uncles, her Godson (Tyler), and countless friends whom she considered to be family.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 4-7pm at Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St (Rte 123), Brockton, Massachusetts. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 433 West St, Brockton, Massachusetts. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
A Celebration of Katie’s Life will also be held on August 13, 2025, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Raccoon River Nature Lodge, in West Des Moines, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Katie to the Childserve organization, which she loved so dearly. www.childserve.org/donate/