10/9/1919 – 1/5/2017
of Omaha. Age 97, Omaha, NE. Died suddenly during recovery from a shoulder injury on Thursday, January 5, 2017. Katharine was born in York, NE to Albert J. and Elizabeth Friesen Dalke, and was a graduate of Grant High School, Grant NE and Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL. She taught primary education in rural public schools for grades 1 – 12. On August 25, 1940, she married Henry Warkentin, and the couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2010 at their home in Pacific Springs Village. She served faithfully in her role as wife of a Presbyterian minister in churches in Sioux City, IA, Rock Island, IL, and the Chicago area. Katharine was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings Herbert M. Dalke, Rachel W. Dalke, Bertha L. Dalke, Alma Dalke Benedict, and Alieda M. Dalke Zeitner. She is survived by one sister Ruby M. Dalke Enns, Worth, IL; two brothers, Willard J. Dalke (Mary), Reedley, CA, and Irvin W. Dalke (Wanda), Templeton, CA; daughter Dr. Phyllis I. Warkentin (Dr. Peter F. Coccia), Omaha, NE; son Thomas H. Warkentin (Valerie), Chicago, IL; grandchildren Kathryn Coccia, Baltimore, MD, Jennifer Coccia, Omaha, NE, Brent and Blake Warkentin, Chicago, IL; and many nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICE Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM, Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, NE. VISITATION Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street, Omaha, NE. Interment Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Katharine’s honor to the charity of your choice.
Dr Phyllis and family. Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your mother. Having recently lost my father, I understand the significant “hole” it leaves in your life. It takes time and patience to deal with the grief. My God guide your thoughts.
Dear Phyllis,
I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your mother. What a wonderful life she lived. There’s a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there’s a special place in every mother’s heart for her children. You must continue to carry her memory in that special place in your heart.
Mitch Doke and Susan Roland
Dear Warkentin family, especially Dr Phyllis and her family: I want to express my sympathy at the loss of your mother/grandmother. You were blessed to have her with you for 97 years…..so many families are not that fortunate. Phyllis, I hope you are well and continuing to do great things. I send all of you my best and my sympathy.