Katherine Hoggatt

Hastings resident, Katherine "Kathy" (Kathman) Hoggatt, 74, died Friday, June 15, 2012 in Hastings after a courageous battle with cancer.

Rosary will be Tuesday, June 19, 2012; 7:00 P.M. at Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 20, 2012; 10:00 A.M. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Special Olympics or Monsignor John J. McCabe Memorial Endowment. Visitation will be Monday, June 18, 2012; 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. and Tuesday, June 19, 2012; 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Viewing will also be one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.

Kathy was born June 6, 1938 in Lawrence, Nebraska to Edward & Frances (Reining) Kathman. She was the youngest of 14 children. At a young age she moved to Hastings. She graduated from St. Cecilia's High School in 1957. Kathy was united in marriage to Garry L. Hoggatt on October 4, 1958. To this union 5 children were born. Kathy worked at Woolworths and Dutton Lainson. She enjoyed spending time with her family and being outdoors in her flower garden. Kathy was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Altar Society and was devoted to her faith."I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die" John 11: 25 - 26.

Welcoming her into Heaven are her parents, Edward and Frances Kathman; brothers and sisters: Herman Kathman, Vernon Kathman, Robert Kathman, Edward Kathman, Ralph Kathman, Lucille Oxley, Marie Rosenau, Martha Rohner and Elvera Kathman.

Left to cherish her memories:
Husband of 53 years: Garry L. Hoggatt - Hastings, NE
Children & Spouses: Renae & Mike Hohnstein - Omaha, NE
Michelle & Rick Krull - Omaha, NE
Mary & Don Brown - Hastings, NE
Angie & Jim Robinson - Ayr, NE
Mike & Tammy Hoggatt - Omaha, NE
Grandchildren & Spouses: Ben Hohnstein - Lincoln, NE
Katie Hohnstein & fiancé Jack Ramos - Omaha, NE
Nicole Smith - Lincoln, NE
Jocelyn & David Crabtree - Lincoln, NE
Shayne Krull - Lincoln, NE
Bella Krull - Omaha, NE
Kyle Brown - Omaha, NE
Amanda Brown - Lincoln, NE
Tarah Brown - Lincoln, NE
Tasha Brown - Lincoln, NE
Jayme Hester - Hastings, NE
Kelly & Nathan Fielder - Blue Hill, NE
Cecilia Hoggatt - Omaha, NE
Jack Hoggatt - Omaha, NE
Great-Grandchildren: Cadence Smith - Lincoln, NE
Trey Crabtree - Lincoln, NE
Baby Crabtree - Lincoln, NE
Hailey Fielder - Blue Hill, NE
Siblings & Spouses: Raymond & Ruth Kathman - Cherokee Village, AR
Sister Parma Kathman - Rochester, MN
Frances & Don Klein - Roseland, NE
Edna & Don Wilhelm - Broomfield, CO
Numerous nieces and nephews