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Kathryn "Kathy" Gappa

1943 - 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" Gappa obituary, 1943-2025

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1943

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2025

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Kathryn Gappa Obituary

Kathryn "Kathy" Gappa

September 19, 1943 - June 24, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" K. Gappa passed away on June 24, 2025, at age 81, after a long journey with Parkinson's Disease. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kathy was born on September 19, 1943, in Loup City, Neb. She attended Loup City High School and graduated from Hastings College. Kathy will always be remembered by her smile, warmth, and generosity. Her very presence made the world a better place. Some of Kathy's happiest moments were socializing with her Flynn and Ritz cousins, family vacations-mystery trips, and spending time with Wayne, her devoted and loving husband of 58 years. The roles she enjoyed the most were being a wife, mother, and grandmother "Mama."

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Declan and Minnie Flynn. She is survived by her brother, Declan Flynn (Joan). Kathy is also survived by her husband, Wayne. Kathy and Wayne were blessed with three children: Kara Larsen (Troy), David Gappa (Julie), Mindy Stuckey (Scott); and ten grandchildren: Ava, Garrett, Greta, and Wyatt Larsen, Jais and Cole Gappa, Maeve, Flynn, Hattie, and Shepard Stuckey. They will forever treasure her memory.

There will be a private family celebration of life. Kathy would want you to do something special for yourself, but should you wish to honor her memory in another way, please consider First Presbyterian Church, 4511 Sixth Ave., Kearney, NE 68845 or a charity close to your heart. "It is because of you, Jesus, that we have hope and are sure of a forever life. We're grateful."

Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Service

2421 Avenue A

Kearney, NE 68847

308-237-2259

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Published by Kearney Hub on Jun. 28, 2025.

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Colleen Gage

July 3, 2025

Kathy was a sweet lady.I had the privilege of teaching her children at Northeast
Kara was very special student of mine in 4th grade
She was the first one to pass the multiple math test so she got to go for pizza

Dick and Bev Schumacher

July 2, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.

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