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Katharine Kast Obituary
Town of Southport Resident
Was born February 2, 1928 in Gyore, Hungary, the daughter of the late John and Katharina (Pickelhaupt) Rau, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center at the age of 79. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY 14904 on Friday, December 7, 2007, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services honoring her life will be held there on Saturday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. with the Reverend Jane Winters celebrating Katharine's life. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her beloved Henry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the First United Church of Christ Stain Glass Window Fund, 160 Madison Ave., Elmira, NY 14901. Those wishing may leave the family a "Candle of Remembrance" in Obituaries at www.olthof.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Katharine Kast
6 Entries
Korrie Traugott
December 6, 2007
So many good memories of dinners and church with your family. My thoughts are with you all.
Sue Davidson(Peters)
December 5, 2007
John,
My condolences to you and your family.
I know that losing Mom is very hard, and my thoughts are with you
Sue
Inge and George Murphy
December 5, 2007
The Kast, Pickelhaupt and Rau families were the most wonderful people. It was nice to know most of them.
patti rouse(sherfey)
December 4, 2007
sorry to hear about your mom bonnie you are in our prayer.
Kellie Traugott and family
December 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time........
Jan & Terry Martin
December 3, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss.
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