Kathy Goracke

Kathleen “Kathy” Goracke, 62, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on October 24, 1949, at the Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Her parents were Elmer and Imogene (Feist) Peyton of Leshara, Nebraska. Following graduation from Fremont High School Kathy moved to Tecumseh, Nebraska. She owned and operated the Towne & Country Motel for eight years. In 1989, Kathy married Mike Goracke and they moved to Newcastle, Nebraska for nine years. In 1998, they moved to Johnson Lake. Kathy enjoyed her work as a registered nurse. She loved to help people in any way possible. In 1985, she was named E.M.T. of the year by the state of Nebraska. Kathy graduated from Southeast Community College in 1989, and received her R.N. from Western Iowa Tech in 1992. Kathy worked at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, then worked at Tri-County Hospital in until she retired in 2010. She enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, gardening and riding on the back of their motorcycle. Kathy took great pride in spending time and spoiling her twelve grandchildren. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. Kathy made friends easily and through her work has enjoyed the company of many close friendships who were a big part of her life. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband Mike Goracke of Johnson Lake, Nebraska Four children: Scott and wife Deanna and their children Katie of Waverly, Nebraska, Adanna, Karissa and Aliya of Hickman, Nebraska; Michelle and her husband Scott Bartels and their children Heather of Seattle Washington, Kelley (Pieter) Grobler of York, Nebraska, Alek of Wayne, Nebraska, and Brandon of Beatrice, Nebraska; Bernie and wife Marla and their children Zachary and Caleb of Columbus, Nebraska; Mike and wife Crystal and their children Bailey and Cohen of Newcastle, Nebraska. Uncle Eugene and Aunt Francis Feist of Leshara, Nebraska. Cousins: David and Dale Feist of Leshara, Nebraska; Vic and wife Virginia Mueller of Fremont, Nebraska; Sharon Holeka of Seward, Nebraska; Mother-In-Law: Mary Goracke of Johnson Lake, Nebraska; Brothers-In-Law: Steve and wife Kate Goracke of Gilbert, Arizona, and Doug and wife Judy of Red Oak, Iowa; Sisters-In-Law: Deb and husband Mark Wortman of Elkhorn, Nebraska; Vic and husband Lupe Bliven of Johnson Lake, Nebraska. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents. Mass of Christian Burial will Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Reverend Neal Nollette officiating. Burial will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Monday, October 8, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com