When a loved one passes away, writing an obituary often becomes the responsibility of family members. These tributes aim to capture the essence of the individual, typically painting a positive picture. However, not all families strive to craft an overly flattering obituary. In fact, some choose to be brutally honest.

Obituaries are not private matters. They are published in newspapers and sometimes even shared online, allowing dozens or even hundreds of people to view them. In the case presented below, it becomes clear that things were not always harmonious in the household. Two adult children, Kathleen Dehmlow’s offspring, took it upon themselves to write an obituary about their late mother, making it public for the entire town to read.

At first glance, the obituary appears to be a standard one, but as you read on, it becomes evident that there were significant issues within the family. In fact, the closing line is shocking, albeit somewhat amusing in a peculiar way.

The obituary originally appeared in the Redwood Falls Gazette, the local newspaper. However, due to the overwhelming backlash it received, the paper decided to pull it.

A family member confirmed the accuracy of the obituary’s content. By the time this confirmation came, the obituary had already gone viral. Perhaps it would have received even more attention if they had titled it “a lot of stuff that is missing.”

Dwight, a family member who spoke to the publication, shared a different perspective. He acknowledged that Kathleen made a mistake 60 years ago, but she regretted it over the years. After all, we all make mistakes.

The obituary writer chose to end it with hate, knowing it would cause pain to many people.

Some skeptics questioned the authenticity of the obituary, wondering if it was actually published. The CEO and founder of the newspaper addressed these concerns, stating that it is not illegal to publish an obituary, regardless of its content. He assured readers that they take content standards seriously and reviewed the obituary in question.

By this point, you’re probably curious about what the obituary said, and we can’t blame you. Don’t worry, we have it right here for you to see: