Kathy Macken, 75, of Columbus, Nebraska, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Columbus on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 22, at 10:30 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church (12.5 miles north), Columbus, with Rev. Brad Birtell officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to those of family choice.

Kathy Kay Macken was born July 12, 1946, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Paul and Adella (Cattau) Korte. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church and graduated from Leigh High School. On November 25, 1972, Kathy was united in marriage to Kenneth Macken at Christ Lutheran Church. Kathy worked at Tooley Drug, NPPD, was a secretary at Lakeview High School, and for over 20 years did daycare and preschool – for Immanuel Lutheran School and her own ABC Angels. She had a love for gardening, working on family genealogy, and most of all – spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church.

Kathy is survived by:
Husband – Kenneth Macken of Columbus, NE
Son – Justin (Kathryn) Macken of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren – Christian, Bradyn, Ethan, Mallory, Ashton, and Reed
Son – Levi Macken of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren – Kylee (fiancé Jordan Micek), Jadyn, Daltyn, Hank, and Sebastian
Great Grandchild – Nova
Sister – Judy Blessen of Creston, NE
Sister – Monette (Dennis) Osten of Columbus, NE
Brother – Jerry (Nancy) Korte of Lincoln, NE
Many nieces and nephews

Kathy was preceded in death by:
Parents – Paul and Adella Korte
Brother-in-law – Gary Blessen
Nephew – Jay Blessen

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And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.

1 John 4:16

Kathy's confirmation verse


Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and kindness during this difficult time. Please accept this as our thank you in lieu of an individual written note.



In Loving Memory Of

Kathy Kay Macken

Born
Friday, July 12, 1946
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Saturday, January 22, 2022 10:30 AM
St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMS)
Rural Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Brad Birtell

Music
Ann Cattau – Organist and Soloist
"The Lord's Prayer"
Congregational Hymns
"In The Garden" "Beautiful Savior"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"

Casket Bearers
Christian Macken
Bradyn Macken
Ethan Macken
Ashton Macken
Reed Comley
Jadyn Macken
Daltyn Macken
Jordan Micek

Honorary Casket Bearers
Mallory Comley
Kylee Macken
Hank Macken
Nova Micek
Sebastian Godsey

Interment
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska