Katherine Adeline Keck

Katherine Adeline Keck, age 86, of Owatonna, passed away December 31, 2024. Katherine was born September 20, 1938, in Owatonna, MN, to John and Elizabeth (Hightshoe) Dostal. She graduated from Austin High School and Austin Vocational School with a License in Cosmetology. In 1956, she married Lester Edwin Keck and they had four children. In 1967, Lester and Katherine purchased their farm by Meriden of which their two sons still operate today. She worked at various jobs before and after her children were in school. Her last employment was at Taco Johns for 14 years. She enjoyed square dancing, camping, reading, puzzles, spending wintertime in Arizona and Laughlin, Nevada, and traveling to other countries.

Katherine enjoyed volunteering for the Red Cross, Semcac, The Clothesline, food shelf and knitted scarves, mittens and hangers for different agencies. She is a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Katherine is survived by her children, Karen (Scott) Bartsch, Brian (Jodi) Keck, Bradley (Elizabeth) Keck, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Sorg; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; sister, Barbara Wahl. She was welcomed into heaven by her husband, Lester; parents, John and Elizabeth Dostal; brother, Kenneth Dostal; sister, Lulubelle; as well as many other friends and family members.

A huge thank you to the Owatonna Mayo Oncology Department, Dr. Hanna, the staff at Benedictine, Allina hospice, Sheri, and the nurses who walked the journey with her. They were always on her side and worked their magic to extend her life and make her comfortable the last couple of years.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 11 from 9 am – 11 am with the service at 11 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Owatonna.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.