- Date Of Birth: February 26, 1924
- Date Of Death: January 19, 2015
- State: Nebraska
Katherine was born on February 26, 1924, to Jesse and Katherine (Reeg) Reeves in Columbus, NE. She was baptized on April 6, 1924 at St. Johns Lutheran Church Green Garden, Madison, NE. She was confirmed on May 16, 1937, at St. John Lutheran Church in Battle Creek.
Katherine was raised in the Madison and Battle Creek area. She attended Fairview Elementary School, St. Johns Elementary and graduated from Battle Creek High School in May of 1941.
On February 27, 1946, Katherine married John Bartee at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Yankton, SD. They made their home on a farm west of Battle Creek. To this union two children were born, Bob and Jackie. They moved into Battle Creek in 1966.
Katherine volunteered at Community Pride Care Center, St. John Lutheran Church, Red Cross Blood Mobile and the election board. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and the Dorcas Society. Katherine was also a member of the Battle Creek American Legion Auxiliary.
Katherine Toots enjoyed playing cards with her family and friends. She was the family UNO champ. She has a number trophies for bowling.
Katherine moved into the Community Pride Care Center in February of 2014. She loved to play bingo and participating in the activities at the care center.
Katherine is survived by her son, Bob (Helen) Bartee, of Omaha, and her daughter, Jackie Sunderman, of Norfolk; GrandchildrenGreg (Lori) Sunderman, of Lincoln, Angie (Kurt) Burbach, Deanna (Tom) Bartek, Josh (Dana) Bartee, all of Omaha; great grandchildrenEli Burbach, Sam Sunderman, Josie Bartek, Gabe Bartek, Tess Bartee and Grace Bartee; brother-in-law, Jim (Marce) Bartee, Norfolk; sisters-in-lawDorothy Bartee, Battle Creek, Janet (Ron ) Collier, Fremont, OH, Lois Voecks, Norfolk; many nieces and nephews and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John, in 2013, and son-in-law, Les Sunderman in 2011.
Katherine will be missed by her family and friends, but not forgotten.
