Kristen Stone Obituary, Bethany Life Death – Community Mourn Of The Loss Of Bethany Life

The Bethany Life community is remembering Kristen Stone, 47, of Ames, Iowa, following her death on October 29, 2026. Colleagues and friends have described her as a caring mother and valued member of the community.

Stone was found deceased at her home in Ames after police and medical personnel responded to a welfare check. Her death prompted a homicide investigation by the Ames Police Department.

Bethany Life CEO Kim Schilling confirmed that Stone had been an employee of the Story City senior-living and healthcare organisation for more than two years. Schilling said that her Bethany Life colleagues would miss her.

Friends also remembered Stone as a welcoming and compassionate person who made others feel comfortable. She was a mother of three, and people close to the family have organised support for her children following the loss.

Police identified her husband, Richard Stone, as a suspect and obtained a warrant charging him with first-degree murder. He died on November 7 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to subsequent police reporting.

Authorities had not released an official cause of Kristen Stone’s death in the reports reviewed. Police said the investigation was continuing to address remaining matters.

As colleagues, friends and loved ones remember Stone, her connection to Bethany Life and the care she brought to people around her remain important parts of her story.