Kathryn Werner

Kathryn "Katie" Werner, 86, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau

She was born August 22, 1936, daughter of Henry Otto and Hedewege "Hattie" (Niederstadt) Petzoldt. She and Wilfred Werner were married August 24, 1957, in Altenburg, MO. He preceded her in death September 23, 2005. Their union was blessed with two children, Laurie Hill and Timothy Werner.

She was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg. She was an avid gardener and loved baking.

Loving survivors include her two children, Laurie (Donald) Hill of Cape Girardeau, and Timothy (Jody) Werner of Jackson; four grandchildren, Bradley (Lori) Hill of St. Petersburg, FL, Joshua (Rachel) Hill of Jefferson City, Amy (Tom) Ratledge of Jackson, and Angela (Cory) Finch of Live Oak, TX; four great-grandchildren; seven great step grandchildren and two great-great step grandchildren.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by; a grandson, Derek Werner; three sisters, Henrietta Conners, Myra Bunn, and Pauline Thurm; a brother, Eugene Petzoldt.

Visitation will be Monday, February 20, 2023, from 10 AM - 11 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg.

Funeral service will be at 11 AM at the church with Pastor Frank Lucus officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

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