Katharine J. Risk

November 22, 2023

Independence, Iowa

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Katharine J. Risk

November 22, 2023

Independence, Iowa

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Katharine J. Risk Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-11-27T22:00:00
End: 2023-11-28T01:00:00
Location: White Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Katharine J. Risk of Independence, Iowa, who passed away on November 22, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Katharine J. Risk to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, George John Klotzbach and Eva May Klotzbach (Stumma); her son John A. Risk; her granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Risk; and her brother William G. Klotzbach.

She is survived by: her former husband Donald Louis Risk; her children, William Risk (Vicky) of Tempe, AZ and Janet Kohlmeyer (Mark) of Guttenberg, IA; her grandchildren, Heather Risk (Risë Pavey), Alexander Risk (Lindsay), Louis Risk (Katya), Joseph Risk, Kaitlyn Walker, Michelle Conover (Zach), Carson Kohlmeyer and Bethany Kohlmeyer; her great grandchildren, Gabriella, Grace, Raquel, Leon, Milo, Olivia and Mcoy; her sister-in-law Mary A. Klotzbach of Independence; and her daughter-in-law Diana Risk. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the church.

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November 26, 2023

Katharine Pease wrote a sympathy message

“Katie was my mom’s friend from high school. She was Mom’s maid of honor and she and Stormy were my godparents. I was named after her. She and Stormy always remembered my birthday and would deposit $3 in a savings account on my birthday. When I got married, I used it to buy a sewing machine which is still being used 50 years later! I am so sorry for your loss. She was a lovely person and I will always remember her fondly. Katharine Johnson Pease”

November 25, 2023

John McGrane wrote a sympathy message

“We were all so sorry to learn of your Mom’s accident and eventual passing away. I got to know her through my mother, who considered Kate one of her best friends. I have lots of stories of those two.! May God grant you the strength to continue on during this difficult time.”

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Nov 27

Visitation

White Funeral Home
400 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644

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Nov 28

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First Presbyterian Church
115 6th Ave NW, Independence, IA 50644

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Nov 28

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Mt. Hope Cemetery
1954 Lovers Ln Blvd, Independence, IA 50644

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