Lillian B. Kathol

HARTINGTON — Lillian B. Kathol, 96, Hartington, died at her home March 3, 2022, in Hartington, surrounded by all of her children.

Mass of Christian Burial was March 7 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating.

Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Visitation and a vigil service were Sunday at church. Visitation continued Monday, at church, one hour prior to services. Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Pallbearers were Chris Soukup, Bryan Potts, Craig Dreesen, Reid Kathol, Andrew Dendinger, Ross Kathol, Jackson Belt and Trevor Kathol.

Honorary pallbearers were Lillian’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-granddaughter.

Lillian B. was born April 11, 1925, to John and Susann (Kleinschmit) Lauer. She was the oldest of nine children. She grew up in rural Hartington and provided care for families with newborns. Lillian married Rudolph Anthony Kathol Nov. 26, 1946, in Hartington. Rudy and Lillian raised 10 children.

Lillian was a former member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Bow Valley. She worked at Bow Valley dances for the Bow Valley Park Association. She was a current member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, CD of A, and the Ladies Guild.

Lillian is survived by her nine children, Sharon (Howard) Soukup, Harrisburg, S.D.; Judy (Vern) Potts, of St. Helena; Betty (Chuck) Dreesen, Lakewood, Colo.; Randy (Jane) Kathol, Hartington; Galen (Doree) Kathol, Omaha; Lou Ann (Terry) Dendinger, Coleridge; Jeff Kathol, Yankton, S.D.; Todd (Suzanne) Kathol, Omaha; Jill (Randy) Belt, Wayne; 39 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and two on the way; son-in-law, Russ (Judy) Kingsley, Fremont; brother, Larry (Kathy) Lauer; sisters, Rita Leader, Darlene Schmidt, Irma Jean Wiepen and Donna (Steve) Adam; and

Darlene Schmidt, Irma Jean Wiepen and Donna (Steve) Adam; and sister in-law, Elsie Lauer.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, John and Susan Lauer; husband, Rudolph, Feb. 9, 2001, at the age of 85; daughter, Susan Kingsley, Feb. 17, 2012; two brothers, Donald and Fredrick Lauer; a sister, Grace Lauer; and three brothers-in-law, Dallas Leader, Robert Schmidt and Francis Wiepen.